Greg Schiano, Carl Nicks Discuss Facing Saints in Tampa Bay

FinSaint · 10-18-2012, 05:20 PM

That interview didn't really do him any favors, and I did lose some respect I have/had for him because of some of his answers, but regardless - I do think he is a great guard and I hope he finds success in his future career.

Anyway, I'm glad the Saints have Evans, because if it came down to choosing one of the two, I'd choose Evans over Nicks every time. And that decision is more based on the mental side, since Nicks had some clear problems with authority as was evidenced by the verbal fight he had with Kromer on the sideline last season.

I think Grubbs has been a good replacement for Nicks, the lack of running game isn't his fault and the pressure on Brees hasn't been coming from the interior of the O-line... and they saved some money by signing him.

Danno · 10-18-2012, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

That interview didn't really do him any favors, and I did lose some respect I have/had for him because of some of his answers, but regardless - I do think he is a great guard and I hope he finds success in his future career.

Anyway, I'm glad the Saints have Evans, because if it came down to choosing one of the two, I'd choose Evans over Nicks every time. And that decision is more based on the mental side, since Nicks had some clear problems with authority as was evidenced by the verbal fight he had with Kromer on the sideline last season.

I think Grubbs has been a good replacement for Nicks, the lack of running game isn't his fault and the pressure on Brees hasn't been coming from the interior of the O-line... and they saved some money by signing him.

And Grubbs graded out as the best LG in the NFL (2 weeks ago) according to PFF, and Nicks was 15th. I think Evans was 8th.

Added, from a few weeks ago...

ProFootballFocus OG rankings so far this year...

1st - +7.7 grade - Ben Grubbs
3rd - +6.6 grade - Jahari Evans
18th - +2.2 grade - Carl Nicks

Also, OT's overall...

#54 Zach Strief
#57 Jermon Bushrod

FinSaint · 10-18-2012, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

And Grubbs graded out as the best LG in the NFL (2 weeks ago) according to PFF, and Nicks was 15th. I think Evans was 8th.

Added, from a few weeks ago...

Thanks for that info!

The Saints' tackles are a liability, but that won't change until next offseason when Bushrod probably leaves or takes a big pay-cut in the next contract, and Strief shouldn't be a starter to begin with, so I can't be too harsh on him.

I'm still hoping that Marcel Jones could be coached/groomed into a good RT, since the scouting reports on him do indicate that he has the physical requirements to be a good RT if he just improves on the technical side.

10-18-2012, 05:20 PM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: Greg Schiano, Carl Nicks Discuss Facing Saints in Tampa Bay That interview didn't really do him any favors, and I did lose some respect I have/had for him because of some of his answers, but regardless - I do think he is a great guard and I hope he finds success in his future career. Anyway, I'm glad the Saints have Evans, because if it came down to choosing one of the two, I'd choose Evans over Nicks every time. And that decision is more based on the mental side, since Nicks had some clear problems with authority as was evidenced by the verbal fight he had with Kromer on the sideline last season. I think Grubbs has been a good replacement for Nicks, the lack of running game isn't his fault and the pressure on Brees hasn't been coming from the interior of the O-line... and they saved some money by signing him.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

10-18-2012, 05:32 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,759	Re: Greg Schiano, Carl Nicks Discuss Facing Saints in Tampa Bay Originally Posted by FinSaint That interview didn't really do him any favors, and I did lose some respect I have/had for him because of some of his answers, but regardless - I do think he is a great guard and I hope he finds success in his future career. Anyway, I'm glad the Saints have Evans, because if it came down to choosing one of the two, I'd choose Evans over Nicks every time. And that decision is more based on the mental side, since Nicks had some clear problems with authority as was evidenced by the verbal fight he had with Kromer on the sideline last season. I think Grubbs has been a good replacement for Nicks, the lack of running game isn't his fault and the pressure on Brees hasn't been coming from the interior of the O-line... and they saved some money by signing him. And Grubbs graded out as the best LG in the NFL (2 weeks ago) according to PFF, and Nicks was 15th. I think Evans was 8th. Added, from a few weeks ago... ProFootballFocus OG rankings so far this year... 1st - +7.7 grade - Ben Grubbs 3rd - +6.6 grade - Jahari Evans 18th - +2.2 grade - Carl Nicks Also, OT's overall... #54 Zach Strief #57 Jermon Bushrod SapperSaint likes this.

10-18-2012, 07:22 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: Greg Schiano, Carl Nicks Discuss Facing Saints in Tampa Bay Originally Posted by Danno And Grubbs graded out as the best LG in the NFL (2 weeks ago) according to PFF, and Nicks was 15th. I think Evans was 8th. Added, from a few weeks ago... Thanks for that info! The Saints' tackles are a liability, but that won't change until next offseason when Bushrod probably leaves or takes a big pay-cut in the next contract, and Strief shouldn't be a starter to begin with, so I can't be too harsh on him. I'm still hoping that Marcel Jones could be coached/groomed into a good RT, since the scouting reports on him do indicate that he has the physical requirements to be a good RT if he just improves on the technical side.

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