Article-Early look at Saints 2012 linebacker core

FinSaint · 02-20-2012, 01:54 AM

I do think the Saints have a group of really promising LBs in Casillas, Wilson, Bussey, and Hunter (who I think might surprise many of us next season), but those young guys need some veteran guidance whether it be from Vilma or someone else.

I don't agree with some of the other things stated in the article:

Last season Dunbar filled in for Vilma when he missed five games with a knee injury, and he did not disappoint. One could make the argument that there was no drop off in the defense’s effectiveness, and Dunbar excels in pass coverage.

In my opinion, pass coverage was Dunbar's weakest area on the field this past season, and that is what he has to work on the most in order to become a better MLB.

Wilson, a third round pick in last years draft out of Illinois, is a superb athlete that boarders on getting the “freakish” label. At 6 foot 4, and 252 pounds, Martez has blazing speed being clocked at a 4.49 in the forty — fastest at the NFL Combine in 2011.

Martez compares favorably to New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre Paul measurmentally.

First of all, I don't know why he would compare a DE with a SLB, since they play a different role on the field. And Jason Pierre-Paul is listed as 6 foot 5, and 278 pounds, so I don't understand how Wilson "compares favorably" to him?!

If he meant in terms of a LB compared to a dominant DE, then I guess he might have a case that Wilson is a relatively big SLB, but no way is he the biggest (or one of the biggest) in the league. And in any case, what is that comparison supposed to tell us?

gandhi1007 · 02-20-2012, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

First of all, I don't know why he would compare a DE with a SLB, since they play a different role on the field. And Jason Pierre-Paul is listed as 6 foot 5, and 278 pounds, so I don't understand how Wilson "compares favorably" to him?!

I think he was comparing his athleticism and speed to that of Jason Pierre-Paul. 6'4" and 252 lbs is not that far off from 6'5" and 278 lbs. He's actually faster than Paul & has a similar build & wingspan.

02-20-2012, 01:54 AM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	I do think the Saints have a group of really promising LBs in Casillas, Wilson, Bussey, and Hunter (who I think might surprise many of us next season), but those young guys need some veteran guidance whether it be from Vilma or someone else. I don't agree with some of the other things stated in the article: Last season Dunbar filled in for Vilma when he missed five games with a knee injury, and he did not disappoint. One could make the argument that there was no drop off in the defense’s effectiveness, and Dunbar excels in pass coverage. In my opinion, pass coverage was Dunbar's weakest area on the field this past season, and that is what he has to work on the most in order to become a better MLB. Wilson, a third round pick in last years draft out of Illinois, is a superb athlete that boarders on getting the “freakish” label. At 6 foot 4, and 252 pounds, Martez has blazing speed being clocked at a 4.49 in the forty — fastest at the NFL Combine in 2011. Martez compares favorably to New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre Paul measurmentally. First of all, I don't know why he would compare a DE with a SLB, since they play a different role on the field. And Jason Pierre-Paul is listed as 6 foot 5, and 278 pounds, so I don't understand how Wilson "compares favorably" to him?! If he meant in terms of a LB compared to a dominant DE, then I guess he might have a case that Wilson is a relatively big SLB, but no way is he the biggest (or one of the biggest) in the league. And in any case, what is that comparison supposed to tell us?
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02-20-2012, 03:09 AM	#2
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by FinSaint First of all, I don't know why he would compare a DE with a SLB, since they play a different role on the field. And Jason Pierre-Paul is listed as 6 foot 5, and 278 pounds, so I don't understand how Wilson "compares favorably" to him?! I think he was comparing his athleticism and speed to that of Jason Pierre-Paul. 6'4" and 252 lbs is not that far off from 6'5" and 278 lbs. He's actually faster than Paul & has a similar build & wingspan.

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