Mitch King waived by Saints...

FinSaint · 06-02-2012, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'm not sure it wasn't related to scheme, but I've never seen a slower burst off the snap in my llife than what I saw from Swanson Miller.

Yeah, that was comical!

I remember, someone on these boards stating that Miller had a good showing while recording a sack. But if you look at that play, it was like he was frozen in time for a couple of seconds and the guard moved on to block another guy instead. Then when Miller finally got into motion there was no one between him and the QB, because everyone had mistaken him for a piece of rock.

Still, I think that Johnson is one of the better chances for the Saints to actually have true pass rush from the interior of the D-line. Based on his CFL reel and what I saw out of him in that SF preseason game - he has great mobility, both north/south and east/west, and good instincts on when to pursuit and when to stay on gap control. Hicks has potential as well, but his lateral movement is far less effective than Johnson's.

SaintsRule11 · 06-02-2012, 04:45 PM

I liked Mitch King but I put my full trust in Spags and Vitt. Who knows, maybe he had an injury we didn't know about.

Danno · 06-02-2012, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsRule11

I liked Mitch King but I put my full trust in Spags and Vitt. Who knows, maybe he had an injury we didn't know about.

He's a great example of great talent, high motor and off the charts enthusiasm, but just not NFL measurables.

If Jonathan Sullivan had half this kid's motor he'd still be makling NFL pro-bowls today.

I'm 100% sure that Mitch will be a success in just about any career path he decides to take after football.

FinSaint · 06-02-2012, 06:26 PM

Speaking of pass rush, I wonder what Spags will be able to do with this guy?

He sure has a great frame and looks the part of a Giants/Spags type of a DE, but do the Saints have room to keep him around long enough for him to develop into a NFL caliber DE?

Future Saints Star: Braylon Broughton - Canal Street Chronicles

PFW's draft prospect analysis:

Looks every bit the part with a rocked-up, athletic build — has an NFL physique. Shows easy lower-body movement and has a 36-inch vertical leap. However, played just one season of high school football and started just five games as a senior at TCU — instincts, football IQ, hand use and pass-rush moves are rudimentary. Has never been able to focus solely on football, which has not come naturally, but is a hardworking, mature, very raw size-speed prospect with moldable talent and untapped potential. Ideally suited for the practice squad, as he will require patience and simple assignments.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/pro...-broughton-99/

QBREES9 · 06-02-2012, 07:46 PM

Good Luck Mitch ! Thanks for everything you did.

Speedy Ron · 06-02-2012, 10:05 PM

Mitch King = Rudy Rudigger

Miller...who the hell is Miller??

CharityMike · 06-03-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

Miller...who the hell is Miller??

Some frozen dinner

saintsfan1976 · 06-03-2012, 11:47 AM

Talented players get cut. It's a numbers game. And with Mitch being part of the old regime, it was more likely a fringe guy like him would get cut vs some of the say UDFA's Spags brought in this year.

FinSaint · 06-03-2012, 03:41 PM

Bottom line, he was undersized and he didn't have the ideal body type for a DT in the first place (short hands), so it isn't hard to understand why he didn't make it.

06-02-2012, 06:09 PM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Originally Posted by Danno I'm not sure it wasn't related to scheme, but I've never seen a slower burst off the snap in my llife than what I saw from Swanson Miller. Yeah, that was comical! I remember, someone on these boards stating that Miller had a good showing while recording a sack. But if you look at that play, it was like he was frozen in time for a couple of seconds and the guard moved on to block another guy instead. Then when Miller finally got into motion there was no one between him and the QB, because everyone had mistaken him for a piece of rock. Still, I think that Johnson is one of the better chances for the Saints to actually have true pass rush from the interior of the D-line. Based on his CFL reel and what I saw out of him in that SF preseason game - he has great mobility, both north/south and east/west, and good instincts on when to pursuit and when to stay on gap control. Hicks has potential as well, but his lateral movement is far less effective than Johnson's.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

06-02-2012, 04:45 PM	#2
SaintsRule11 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 277	I liked Mitch King but I put my full trust in Spags and Vitt. Who knows, maybe he had an injury we didn't know about.
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06-02-2012, 05:46 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by SaintsRule11 I liked Mitch King but I put my full trust in Spags and Vitt. Who knows, maybe he had an injury we didn't know about. He's a great example of great talent, high motor and off the charts enthusiasm, but just not NFL measurables. If Jonathan Sullivan had half this kid's motor he'd still be makling NFL pro-bowls today. I'm 100% sure that Mitch will be a success in just about any career path he decides to take after football.

06-02-2012, 06:26 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Speaking of pass rush, I wonder what Spags will be able to do with this guy? He sure has a great frame and looks the part of a Giants/Spags type of a DE, but do the Saints have room to keep him around long enough for him to develop into a NFL caliber DE? Future Saints Star: Braylon Broughton - Canal Street Chronicles PFW's draft prospect analysis: Looks every bit the part with a rocked-up, athletic build — has an NFL physique. Shows easy lower-body movement and has a 36-inch vertical leap. However, played just one season of high school football and started just five games as a senior at TCU — instincts, football IQ, hand use and pass-rush moves are rudimentary. Has never been able to focus solely on football, which has not come naturally, but is a hardworking, mature, very raw size-speed prospect with moldable talent and untapped potential. Ideally suited for the practice squad, as he will require patience and simple assignments. http://www.profootballweekly.com/pro...-broughton-99/

06-03-2012, 11:41 AM	#7
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Originally Posted by Speedy Ron Miller...who the hell is Miller?? Some frozen dinner

06-02-2012, 07:46 PM	#5
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Good Luck Mitch ! Thanks for everything you did.

06-02-2012, 10:05 PM	#6
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Mitch King = Rudy Rudigger Miller...who the hell is Miller??

06-03-2012, 11:47 AM	#8
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,051 Blog Entries: 3	Talented players get cut. It's a numbers game. And with Mitch being part of the old regime, it was more likely a fringe guy like him would get cut vs some of the say UDFA's Spags brought in this year.

06-03-2012, 03:41 PM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Bottom line, he was undersized and he didn't have the ideal body type for a DT in the first place (short hands), so it isn't hard to understand why he didn't make it.

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