GumboBC

OK......Not really. ;)

But, you guys should check out this show tonight....

It is another sprint tonight as Saints OC Mike McCarthy & Voodoo Head Coach Mike Nue join Eric Asher for SportsWrap on AM690 WTIX from 7-8pm tonight. You can listen via the web at:

http://www.wtix690.com/

GumboBC

Recap:

Using coahing sessions to install the new offense.

Quarterback is taught the new offense first, then the rest of the team is introduced to the new offense.

Defense is working on some new biltzes and stunts for upcoming season.

On Aaron Brooks -- Mike Sheppard has worked with Brooks on cutting down on the fumbles.

Really not doing anything different on offense just using more of the spread offense. But, are using some new wrinkles. Will not use the fullback as much. But will be able to use more TE\'s.

Fullbacks number 1 job in his offense is blocking.

This is the most speed he has ever been around. Must be able to keep pressure off Brooks to allow the speed to be used correctly.

Receivers have dropped too many balls in the past.

Talman Gardner has a bright future with the Saints

Can\'t say enough good things about Boo Williams. If Boo plays 16-games he will go to the Probowl. He\'s a hard guy for linebackers to cover.

Germane Crowell. Been impressive. No chemistry in timing between Brooks and Crowell yet.

Stallworth. Number 1 goal for him is to stay healthy. Rare combination of size and speed. If he stays healthy will see big numbers.

Offensive line. Most important thing for offensive line is continuity. If they have to think in the game then it\'s too late. They have to know what each other are going to do.

Victor Riley. Is overweight. Is working on getting his weitght down. One of the better RT he has ever seen. Coming off an excellent year.

Le Charles - Excited about Bentley moving to center. Thinks he\'ll be their center for the next 10 to 15 years. Center is the QB of the offensive line.

The will pass more in the offense this year and run less.

Said Andy Reid told him the Saints didn\'t run a West Coast Offense.
McCarthy said they really don\'t run the West Coast offense. Have always used more of a vertical attack. Shouldn\'t be classified as a West Coast Offense.

[Edited on 4/6/2004 by GumboBC]

whowatches

Thanks for the recap for us out-of-towners.

Strong words about Riley and Gardner. Glad to here it.

rusta

glad to hear they admitted that we don\'t run the west coast

i seem to remember getting into quite the arguement with a few people here early last year over this fact

saintfan

Say what? You mean I\'ve been right all this time? :P

WhoDat

Yeah - with the QB they have it makes running the west coast impossible!!!! LAMO.

Let\'s see how long this one goes on.

saintfan

Perhpas...or perhaps not, but he sure has pretty teeth. :P

GumboBC

Glad to see you back Rusta. Was wondering where ya been. Yep, I remember the arguement about the WC offense last year and you were right.

Anyway, happy posting..... :P