Vitt: "We think we've got a young Robert Meachem"

SaintsBro · 06-07-2012, 01:08 PM

Wow, tough crowd...In my book there is something kinda wrong with you if you didn't at least like Meachem as a Saint, or have a warm spot in your heart for him...the strip!!! The TD bombs over the middle!!! Come on, football is ENTERTAINMENT, people. Screw the stats, I am still gonna be watching that Redskins clip on Youtube once or twice a year, when I am old and senile and in the nursing home!

WhoDat!656 · 06-07-2012, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

One play does not make a season fellas.

Meachem was good, not great. IMO he and Devery are interchangeable and Henderson is cheaper, that's why he's still here.

Besides, Meachem never struck me as the sharpest tool in the shed.

You are partially correct.

Meachem made two, (2), outstanding plays in that game against Washingon in that game; the interception-strip-return for a TD and a TD reception that I believe sent the game into OT.

No one said Meachem was going to make people forget Jerry Rice, but, IMO, Meachem doesn't get the credit he deserves from some Saints fans.

gandhi1007 · 06-07-2012, 08:24 PM

1st off, I wasn't bashing Meachem. He was a Saint!!! He was a decent ball player.....but that's it. He NEVER lived up to his 1st round expectations.....no matter how you want to paint the picture. As someone mentioned before, Devery has been every bit as good. He did make some great plays. He also had some downright pitiful drops. For every....."enough said" video of Meachem making a play, there was one where he wasn't making a play. Bottom line is.....like I said.....I hope that both of the new guys are better than he was.

gandhi1007 · 06-07-2012, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by SaintGup

So should we get rid of Lance Moore? His stats are getting worse so he must be in decline.

......and yet his stats are still better than Meachem's.....and he's alot cheaper. Please!

jeanpierre · 06-08-2012, 04:36 AM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

"A young Robert Meachem" does not impress me. Hopefully, Morgan & Toon will both be better.

I'm with Gandhi; that quote from Vitt was disturbing...

I remember a Robert Meachem, drafted in the first round out of Tennessee - D'oh - :homer: that was not even in shape!

Hopefully Morgan is better than that...

And there is a reason why Vitt is only where he is and no more...

Crusader · 06-08-2012, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I'm with Gandhi; that quote from Vitt was disturbing...

I remember a Robert Meachem, drafted in the first round out of Tennessee - D'oh - :homer: that was not even in shape!

Hopefully Morgan is better than that...

And there is a reason why Vitt is only where he is and no more...

I am pretty certain that what Vitt mean was that he reminds him of Meacheam, only younger and if he is anywhere close o the player meachem developed into then I'm a happy camper.

saintsfan1976 · 06-08-2012, 08:14 AM

I don't think we should ever take a first rounder again..

iceshack149 · 06-08-2012, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I don't think we should ever take a first rounder again..

..from Tennessee?

voodooido · 06-08-2012, 10:22 AM

"722 yds. w/ 9TDS. "

Um, pretty sure thats good for a #3 wr.I would take that from Toon or Morgan as a #4 wr.

TheOak · 06-08-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

One play does not make a season fellas.

Meachem was good, not great. IMO he and Devery are interchangeable and Henderson is cheaper, that's why he's still here.

Besides, Meachem never struck me as the sharpest tool in the shed.

Depends on what that play is.

I dare say Porters interception in SB 44 of manning made a season... he could have been burnt all season like Mike mckenzie and that interception would have made him a favorite in anyone's book.

That being said... Meachem's hands were not always soft, and there is a reason he was known by some as Meat-Chump.

06-07-2012, 01:08 PM	#21
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Wow, tough crowd...In my book there is something kinda wrong with you if you didn't at least like Meachem as a Saint, or have a warm spot in your heart for him...the strip!!! The TD bombs over the middle!!! Come on, football is ENTERTAINMENT, people. Screw the stats, I am still gonna be watching that Redskins clip on Youtube once or twice a year, when I am old and senile and in the nursing home! RockyMountainSaint and WhoDat!656 like this.

06-07-2012, 07:56 PM	#22
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 One play does not make a season fellas. Meachem was good, not great. IMO he and Devery are interchangeable and Henderson is cheaper, that's why he's still here. Besides, Meachem never struck me as the sharpest tool in the shed. You are partially correct. Meachem made two, (2), outstanding plays in that game against Washingon in that game; the interception-strip-return for a TD and a TD reception that I believe sent the game into OT. No one said Meachem was going to make people forget Jerry Rice, but, IMO, Meachem doesn't get the credit he deserves from some Saints fans. Danno, SaintGup, st thomas and 1 others like this.

06-07-2012, 08:24 PM	#23
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	1st off, I wasn't bashing Meachem. He was a Saint!!! He was a decent ball player.....but that's it. He NEVER lived up to his 1st round expectations.....no matter how you want to paint the picture. As someone mentioned before, Devery has been every bit as good. He did make some great plays. He also had some downright pitiful drops. For every....."enough said" video of Meachem making a play, there was one where he wasn't making a play. Bottom line is.....like I said.....I hope that both of the new guys are better than he was.
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06-07-2012, 08:26 PM	#24
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by SaintGup So should we get rid of Lance Moore? His stats are getting worse so he must be in decline. ......and yet his stats are still better than Meachem's.....and he's alot cheaper. Please!

06-08-2012, 04:36 AM	#25
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by gandhi1007 "A young Robert Meachem" does not impress me. Hopefully, Morgan & Toon will both be better. I'm with Gandhi; that quote from Vitt was disturbing... I remember a Robert Meachem, drafted in the first round out of Tennessee - D'oh - :homer: that was not even in shape! Hopefully Morgan is better than that... And there is a reason why Vitt is only where he is and no more...
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06-08-2012, 07:29 AM	#26
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Originally Posted by jeanpierre I'm with Gandhi; that quote from Vitt was disturbing... I remember a Robert Meachem, drafted in the first round out of Tennessee - D'oh - :homer: that was not even in shape! Hopefully Morgan is better than that... And there is a reason why Vitt is only where he is and no more... I am pretty certain that what Vitt mean was that he reminds him of Meacheam, only younger and if he is anywhere close o the player meachem developed into then I'm a happy camper.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,766	"722 yds. w/ 9TDS. " Um, pretty sure thats good for a #3 wr.I would take that from Toon or Morgan as a #4 wr.
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06-08-2012, 10:48 AM	#30
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 One play does not make a season fellas. Meachem was good, not great. IMO he and Devery are interchangeable and Henderson is cheaper, that's why he's still here. Besides, Meachem never struck me as the sharpest tool in the shed. Depends on what that play is. I dare say Porters interception in SB 44 of manning made a season... he could have been burnt all season like Mike mckenzie and that interception would have made him a favorite in anyone's book. That being said... Meachem's hands were not always soft, and there is a reason he was known by some as Meat-Chump.

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