Under-radar Saints have talent to surprise if they grow up

Danno · 08-09-2004, 06:45 AM

I\'ve pointed that out before. If you take out Ambrose and Thomas we have to be one of the youngest teams in the NFL. Heck, Ambrose himself probably bumps our average age up 3 years.

Our oldest D-lineman is starting his 4th season.
Our LB\'s average about 25 years of age.

A very possible mid-season starting crew could be Allen, Watson, and Cie Grant. All under 24 years old. Although I like Rodgers to fend off either youngster for most of the season.

People forget that this should actually be Sullivan\'s rookie season, and he\'s now busting his tail in TC, and seems to have learned a valuable off-season lesson.

Other very young players who appear to be getting better, or at least still have huge upside...
Mel Mitchell
Jason Craft
Fahkir Brown
Talman Gardner
Donte Stallworth
Deuce McAllister
Boo Williams
LeCharles Bentley
Montrae Holland
Jonathan Stinchcomb
Charles Grant

And now add Karney, Henderson, Leisle and Watson and this team\'s window is just beginning to open.

[Edited on 9/8/2004 by Danno]

08-09-2004, 06:45 AM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Under-radar Saints have talent to surprise if they grow up I\'ve pointed that out before. If you take out Ambrose and Thomas we have to be one of the youngest teams in the NFL. Heck, Ambrose himself probably bumps our average age up 3 years. Our oldest D-lineman is starting his 4th season. Our LB\'s average about 25 years of age. A very possible mid-season starting crew could be Allen, Watson, and Cie Grant. All under 24 years old. Although I like Rodgers to fend off either youngster for most of the season. People forget that this should actually be Sullivan\'s rookie season, and he\'s now busting his tail in TC, and seems to have learned a valuable off-season lesson. Other very young players who appear to be getting better, or at least still have huge upside... Mel Mitchell Jason Craft Fahkir Brown Talman Gardner Donte Stallworth Deuce McAllister Boo Williams LeCharles Bentley Montrae Holland Jonathan Stinchcomb Charles Grant And now add Karney, Henderson, Leisle and Watson and this team\'s window is just beginning to open. [Edited on 9/8/2004 by Danno]