The one free agent you would love to see us get

FinSaint · 01-20-2013, 03:44 PM

IDK, I still think that Lofton and Hawthorne are an well above average pairing when it comes to 4-3 LBs and if you could pair them up with an energetic SLB who could eat some space and shed blocks... they could be formidable.

If the Saints could get someone like Chase Thomas from Stanford in the 3rd round it could make a world of difference coupled with an improved front 4 line-up. I know that SLB is not a key position to fill since they rarely are consistent 3 down guys because of the opposing offenses more often than not force a nickel CB on the field on 3rd downs, but someone like Thomas could really make a difference in that front 7.

Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford, 6-4, 248 lbs.

Thomas' impact for Stanford's defense is felt way past the box score with his constant disruption on the pocket and against the run.

In an overtime loss to Notre Dame in South Bend in October, he was extremely active with stunts and pressures, attacking from different angles and directions. Thomas showed strong hands and wrists to stack and shed quickly to keep blockers off balance.

He is tough to contain because of his energetic playing style and quick feet to avoid blockers, using arm-over technique to gain leverage and break through the line of scrimmage. Thomas plays disciplined with a high football IQ.

Although he isn't naturally explosive or a quick-twitch pass rusher, he plays fast and hard with controlled aggression and goes at full speed any time he's on the field.

--Dane Brugler

Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

01-20-2013, 03:44 PM	#31
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: The one free agent you would love to see us get IDK, I still think that Lofton and Hawthorne are an well above average pairing when it comes to 4-3 LBs and if you could pair them up with an energetic SLB who could eat some space and shed blocks... they could be formidable. If the Saints could get someone like Chase Thomas from Stanford in the 3rd round it could make a world of difference coupled with an improved front 4 line-up. I know that SLB is not a key position to fill since they rarely are consistent 3 down guys because of the opposing offenses more often than not force a nickel CB on the field on 3rd downs, but someone like Thomas could really make a difference in that front 7. Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford, 6-4, 248 lbs. Thomas' impact for Stanford's defense is felt way past the box score with his constant disruption on the pocket and against the run. In an overtime loss to Notre Dame in South Bend in October, he was extremely active with stunts and pressures, attacking from different angles and directions. Thomas showed strong hands and wrists to stack and shed quickly to keep blockers off balance. He is tough to contain because of his energetic playing style and quick feet to avoid blockers, using arm-over technique to gain leverage and break through the line of scrimmage. Thomas plays disciplined with a high football IQ. Although he isn't naturally explosive or a quick-twitch pass rusher, he plays fast and hard with controlled aggression and goes at full speed any time he's on the field. --Dane Brugler Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
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