Saints Team Report

saintfan · 05-03-2004, 10:59 AM

WR Donte' Stallworth has been impressive in the offseason conditioning program. He has worked diligently on his conditioning, hoping to prevent muscle pulls and strains, which have hampered him during the season. The coaches are optimistic he is poised for a breakout year.

TE Boo Williams blossomed late last season and will compete with Ernie Conwell for the starting job. Williams is a tough matchup for linebackers in coverage because of his speed and athletic ability. He has gained strength and has become an adequate blocker, although that's not his strong suit.

Defensive tackles analysis

Johnathan Sullivan might be the most scrutinized player on the defense. He showed talent as a rookie last year but struggled to adjust to the higher competition level. He disappointed the club by reporting to the offseason program overweight. DT Brian Young, who signed as a free agent (Rams), hustles and can sometimes make plays in the backfield, but he can be overpowered at the point of attack because he is undersized (6-2, 278). The drafting of E Will Smith forces versatile Willie Whitehead to shift to tackle, where he'll back up Young. Rookie Rodney Leisle gives effort but lacks great speed and range. He'll back up Sullivan. Kenny Smith is inconsistent and must step it up to keep his roster spot. Kenderick Allen and Howard Green provide depth.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Saints Team Report WR Donte' Stallworth has been impressive in the offseason conditioning program. He has worked diligently on his conditioning, hoping to prevent muscle pulls and strains, which have hampered him during the season. The coaches are optimistic he is poised for a breakout year. TE Boo Williams blossomed late last season and will compete with Ernie Conwell for the starting job. Williams is a tough matchup for linebackers in coverage because of his speed and athletic ability. He has gained strength and has become an adequate blocker, although that's not his strong suit. Defensive tackles analysis Johnathan Sullivan might be the most scrutinized player on the defense. He showed talent as a rookie last year but struggled to adjust to the higher competition level. He disappointed the club by reporting to the offseason program overweight. DT Brian Young, who signed as a free agent (Rams), hustles and can sometimes make plays in the backfield, but he can be overpowered at the point of attack because he is undersized (6-2, 278). The drafting of E Will Smith forces versatile Willie Whitehead to shift to tackle, where he'll back up Young. Rookie Rodney Leisle gives effort but lacks great speed and range. He'll back up Sullivan. Kenny Smith is inconsistent and must step it up to keep his roster spot. Kenderick Allen and Howard Green provide depth. http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=2371672