Would you consider consider converting Junior Gallette

alleycat_126 · 08-11-2012, 12:24 PM

He is an awesome LB don't get me wrong his issue is usually health related. But we have so many LB's vying for playing time and a glaring whole at the other DE spot with Will Smith, Cam Jordan coming down inside the tackles......It seems to be working so far for Martez, as many athletes on the field as possible!!!!!

|Mitch| · 08-11-2012, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by alleycat_126

He is an awesome LB don't get me wrong his issue is usually health related. But we have so many LB's vying for playing time and a glaring whole at the other DE spot with Will Smith, Cam Jordan coming down inside the tackles......It seems to be working so far for Martez, as many athletes on the field as possible!!!!!

Wait? He was playing at DE against the Pats right?

papz · 08-11-2012, 12:28 PM

If we were playing a 3-4, he would be a good choice to make a move to a 3-4 rush OLB. But, we don't. I'm not sure I'd want him covering anyone and we now have a solid group of linebackers across the board.

In our 3rd and long packages, Wilson would be better suited to move back outside to get as many rushers on the field as possible. He has the size and speed to cover too.

FinSaint · 08-11-2012, 01:41 PM

Galette is a DE and has never played in any of the LB positions with the Saints as far as I know.

He is best suited to be an edge rusher, but he still needs to work on his gap control and containment in order to be a reliable 3 down DE, IMO.

If you meant Casillas... no, I would certainly not consider moving him to any other position than an OLB, because that is where his body type and skill set are best suited to.

Rugby Saint II · 08-12-2012, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by alleycat_126

He is an awesome LB don't get me wrong his issue is usually health related. But we have so many LB's vying for playing time and a glaring whole at the other DE spot with Will Smith, Cam Jordan coming down inside the tackles......It seems to be working so far for Martez, as many athletes on the field as possible!!!!!

It'a typo no doubt.

homerj07 · 08-12-2012, 09:15 PM

If he keeps it up I say put him where he wants

QBREES9 · 08-12-2012, 11:38 PM

The coaches know better then us.

jeanpierre · 08-13-2012, 01:00 AM

Guessing he's too slow-footed to be a LB and that's why he's playing DE...

And I'm beginning to think he's too small to start at DE in the NFL...

skymike · 08-13-2012, 08:54 AM

Yes, he'd make a wonderful Catholic.

08-11-2012, 12:24 PM	#1
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Would you consider consider converting Junior Gallette He is an awesome LB don't get me wrong his issue is usually health related. But we have so many LB's vying for playing time and a glaring whole at the other DE spot with Will Smith, Cam Jordan coming down inside the tackles......It seems to be working so far for Martez, as many athletes on the field as possible!!!!!

08-11-2012, 12:27 PM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Would you consider consider converting Junior Gallette Originally Posted by alleycat_126 He is an awesome LB don't get me wrong his issue is usually health related. But we have so many LB's vying for playing time and a glaring whole at the other DE spot with Will Smith, Cam Jordan coming down inside the tackles......It seems to be working so far for Martez, as many athletes on the field as possible!!!!! Wait? He was playing at DE against the Pats right?

08-11-2012, 12:28 PM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,756	Re: Would you consider consider converting Junior Gallette If we were playing a 3-4, he would be a good choice to make a move to a 3-4 rush OLB. But, we don't. I'm not sure I'd want him covering anyone and we now have a solid group of linebackers across the board. In our 3rd and long packages, Wilson would be better suited to move back outside to get as many rushers on the field as possible. He has the size and speed to cover too.
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08-11-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Would you consider consider converting Junior Gallette Galette is a DE and has never played in any of the LB positions with the Saints as far as I know. He is best suited to be an edge rusher, but he still needs to work on his gap control and containment in order to be a reliable 3 down DE, IMO. If you meant Casillas... no, I would certainly not consider moving him to any other position than an OLB, because that is where his body type and skill set are best suited to.

08-12-2012, 11:39 AM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Would you consider consider converting Junior Gallette Originally Posted by alleycat_126 He is an awesome LB don't get me wrong his issue is usually health related. But we have so many LB's vying for playing time and a glaring whole at the other DE spot with Will Smith, Cam Jordan coming down inside the tackles......It seems to be working so far for Martez, as many athletes on the field as possible!!!!! It'a typo no doubt.

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