HAVE THE SAINTS IMPROVED??? OFFENSE

Danno · 08-12-2004, 07:31 AM

HAVE THE SAINTS IMPROVED??? OFFENSE
Lets see, on offense not much was really needed except healthier more focused players.
I think we improved in both areas. From all accounts (from reliable sources, not our coaches) Stallworth looks to have answered the call. I can't think of a single position we downgraded that will have any significant impact.
Fullback you say? I don't think so. I've heard (from reliable sources, not our coaches) this Karney kid is blowing people up left and right. So for the 30% of the time he's in the game I think he'll do just fine.

Brooks, Horn, Deuce are already studs. I don't see a decline at all.
Offensive Line-Deeper and more powerful than last year. A healthy Bentley and Gandy are the keys. Our weak link is Holland's pass blocking, but I've heard (frs,noc) he's working hard on it and improving. Nesbit has looked really good (frs,noc) and may take over Holland's or Jacox's spot.
My only real fear is if Gandy were to go down. We'd have to move Riley to LT and play Folau or Stinch at RT. Not a pretty thought, although I've heard (frs,noc) Stinch has made drastic improvements over last year. Even so, it makes me a bit nervous.

TE's-What can you say. Probably one of the top units in the league. Boo and Conwell should both be better than last year and Hall is an incredible blocker and special teams standout. Zach is still a project, but a very promising one.

WR's-The addition of Henderson and the apparent health of Stallworth, combined with a more disciplined WR coach spells trouble for opposing defenses. I'm also encouraged by what I'm hearing about Pathon (frs,noc). He's put on more muscle, and is running consistent razor sharp routes.

I've also heard (frs,noc) that this Nathan Black kid is snathing everything thrown his way. Could he be a faster Willie Jackson? I know he's a longshot but now that Crowell's been cut you never know. I've also heard (frs,noc) mixed reviews on Gardner. He's improved drastically over last year but is still inconsistent. I think he makes the squad due his tremendous upside and potential. I also think if we tried to sneak him onto the PS he'd be claimed immediately.

How much better will the 2004 squad be than 2003? I think they'll be a top 10 unit in the league, but be a lot more consistent. Not as many feast or famine type games.

08-12-2004, 07:31 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	HAVE THE SAINTS IMPROVED??? OFFENSE HAVE THE SAINTS IMPROVED??? OFFENSE Lets see, on offense not much was really needed except healthier more focused players. I think we improved in both areas. From all accounts (from reliable sources, not our coaches) Stallworth looks to have answered the call. I can't think of a single position we downgraded that will have any significant impact. Fullback you say? I don't think so. I've heard (from reliable sources, not our coaches) this Karney kid is blowing people up left and right. So for the 30% of the time he's in the game I think he'll do just fine. Brooks, Horn, Deuce are already studs. I don't see a decline at all. Offensive Line-Deeper and more powerful than last year. A healthy Bentley and Gandy are the keys. Our weak link is Holland's pass blocking, but I've heard (frs,noc) he's working hard on it and improving. Nesbit has looked really good (frs,noc) and may take over Holland's or Jacox's spot. My only real fear is if Gandy were to go down. We'd have to move Riley to LT and play Folau or Stinch at RT. Not a pretty thought, although I've heard (frs,noc) Stinch has made drastic improvements over last year. Even so, it makes me a bit nervous. TE's-What can you say. Probably one of the top units in the league. Boo and Conwell should both be better than last year and Hall is an incredible blocker and special teams standout. Zach is still a project, but a very promising one. WR's-The addition of Henderson and the apparent health of Stallworth, combined with a more disciplined WR coach spells trouble for opposing defenses. I'm also encouraged by what I'm hearing about Pathon (frs,noc). He's put on more muscle, and is running consistent razor sharp routes. I've also heard (frs,noc) that this Nathan Black kid is snathing everything thrown his way. Could he be a faster Willie Jackson? I know he's a longshot but now that Crowell's been cut you never know. I've also heard (frs,noc) mixed reviews on Gardner. He's improved drastically over last year but is still inconsistent. I think he makes the squad due his tremendous upside and potential. I also think if we tried to sneak him onto the PS he'd be claimed immediately. How much better will the 2004 squad be than 2003? I think they'll be a top 10 unit in the league, but be a lot more consistent. Not as many feast or famine type games.