Seven Saints who raised eyebrows Sunday

papz · 08-07-2012, 10:46 AM

Article here.

Ingram's vision was the first thing I noticed about him. It was only 4 carries, but he did not look like that tentative runner we saw last season. Scary.

FinSaint · 08-07-2012, 10:57 AM

I hope Danno doesn't see slide #3.

Danno · 08-07-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I hope Danno doesn't see slide #3.

Why? I think he's a great punter.

FinSaint · 08-07-2012, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

One thing that did concern me was the second string offensive line. There seemed to be no continuity. They were getting pushed around and beat on most plays. Chase had to do a lot of scrambling and after the starters left, no running back could get anything going.

I thought that Marcel Jones looked pretty good as the 2nd string RT and most of the pressure was coming from the left side, which was - surprise surprise - manned by Charles Brown. The right side of the O-line with Topou and Jones looked alright for the 2nd string, and Tennant wasn't bad either as the 2nd string center.

Originally Posted by Danno

Why? I think he's a great punter.

Still, he's "only" a punter...

papz · 08-07-2012, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I thought that Marcel Jones looked pretty good as the 2nd string RT and most of the pressure was coming from the left side, which was - surprise surprise - manned by Charles Brown. The right side of the O-line with Topou and Jones looked alright for the 2nd string, and Tennant wasn't bad either as the 2nd string center.

Last year's man crush was Tom Johnson. This year I can see it's Marcel Jones.

FinSaint · 08-07-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Last year's man crush was Tom Johnson. This year I can see it's Marcel Jones.

Don't get me wrong, Tom is still my sweetheart, but I guess I'm hoping that Jones will work out for the sake of the O-line's continuity going forward.

And speaking of Tom, he was in on that one sack with Martez, and he did look quite mobile with the limited reps he had, so I'm hoping and praying that he stays injury free this preseason and can fight for a starting job at DT.

I'm envisioning the trio of Bunkley, Johnson and Hicks providing a mobile corps of DTs for the Saints in the coming years - I'm still not convinced by Ellis 4.0 - and those guys will be key for Spags front 4 schemes' success.

dizzle88 · 08-07-2012, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by papz

Article here.

Ingram's vision was the first thing I noticed about him. It was only 4 carries, but he did not look like that tentative runner we saw last season. Scary.

Exactly right

On his first down run I expected him to run right into oncoming defenders, but he made a split second decision which was impressive and his move after the cutback was encouraging

I think he will have a good year

pumpkindriver · 08-07-2012, 12:00 PM

While you can't draw too many conclusions from this game, the one I keep getting from it is how nothing looked bad. I only watched the 1st half and listened to the 2nd, I had to get back on the road, but I feel good about our team.

Utah_Saint · 08-07-2012, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by pumpkindriver

While you can't draw too many conclusions from this game, the one I keep getting from it is how nothing looked bad. I only watched the 1st half and listened to the 2nd, I had to get back on the road, but I feel good about our team.

Again, this is only one game on about a week of practice....

One thing that did concern me was the second string offensive line. There seemed to be no continuity. They were getting pushed around and beat on most plays. Chase had to do a lot of scrambling and after the starters left, no running back could get anything going.

But again, that was on a weeks practice.

Rugby Saint II · 08-07-2012, 12:22 PM

Cadet raised my eyebrows. It was difficult to tell him from Ivory, both have dreads, but Ivory has longer dreads. Cadet has a strong running style.

08-07-2012, 10:46 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	Seven Saints who raised eyebrows Sunday Article here. Ingram's vision was the first thing I noticed about him. It was only 4 carries, but he did not look like that tentative runner we saw last season. Scary. Cruize, darstep, jeanpierre and 1 others like this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	I hope Danno doesn't see slide #3. Utah_Saint likes this.

08-07-2012, 04:24 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Utah_Saint One thing that did concern me was the second string offensive line. There seemed to be no continuity. They were getting pushed around and beat on most plays. Chase had to do a lot of scrambling and after the starters left, no running back could get anything going. I thought that Marcel Jones looked pretty good as the 2nd string RT and most of the pressure was coming from the left side, which was - surprise surprise - manned by Charles Brown. The right side of the O-line with Topou and Jones looked alright for the 2nd string, and Tennant wasn't bad either as the 2nd string center. Originally Posted by Danno Why? I think he's a great punter. Still, he's "only" a punter...

08-07-2012, 04:44 PM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	Originally Posted by FinSaint I thought that Marcel Jones looked pretty good as the 2nd string RT and most of the pressure was coming from the left side, which was - surprise surprise - manned by Charles Brown. The right side of the O-line with Topou and Jones looked alright for the 2nd string, and Tennant wasn't bad either as the 2nd string center. Last year's man crush was Tom Johnson. This year I can see it's Marcel Jones. FinSaint likes this.

08-07-2012, 07:58 PM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by papz Last year's man crush was Tom Johnson. This year I can see it's Marcel Jones. Don't get me wrong, Tom is still my sweetheart, but I guess I'm hoping that Jones will work out for the sake of the O-line's continuity going forward. And speaking of Tom, he was in on that one sack with Martez, and he did look quite mobile with the limited reps he had, so I'm hoping and praying that he stays injury free this preseason and can fight for a starting job at DT. I'm envisioning the trio of Bunkley, Johnson and Hicks providing a mobile corps of DTs for the Saints in the coming years - I'm still not convinced by Ellis 4.0 - and those guys will be key for Spags front 4 schemes' success.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

08-07-2012, 02:38 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Originally Posted by FinSaint I hope Danno doesn't see slide #3. Why? I think he's a great punter. Rugby Saint II and TheOak like this.

08-07-2012, 10:57 AM	#7
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Originally Posted by papz Article here. Ingram's vision was the first thing I noticed about him. It was only 4 carries, but he did not look like that tentative runner we saw last season. Scary. Exactly right On his first down run I expected him to run right into oncoming defenders, but he made a split second decision which was impressive and his move after the cutback was encouraging I think he will have a good year

08-07-2012, 12:00 PM	#8
pumpkindriver 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Killeen, Tx. Posts: 932	While you can't draw too many conclusions from this game, the one I keep getting from it is how nothing looked bad. I only watched the 1st half and listened to the 2nd, I had to get back on the road, but I feel good about our team.

08-07-2012, 12:05 PM	#9
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Originally Posted by pumpkindriver While you can't draw too many conclusions from this game, the one I keep getting from it is how nothing looked bad. I only watched the 1st half and listened to the 2nd, I had to get back on the road, but I feel good about our team. Again, this is only one game on about a week of practice.... One thing that did concern me was the second string offensive line. There seemed to be no continuity. They were getting pushed around and beat on most plays. Chase had to do a lot of scrambling and after the starters left, no running back could get anything going. But again, that was on a weeks practice.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Cadet raised my eyebrows. It was difficult to tell him from Ivory, both have dreads, but Ivory has longer dreads. Cadet has a strong running style.

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