Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense

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Sounds like junior is happy he would be a OLB in the 3-4

Look at this stat also - junior got 5 sacks in 26% defensive snaps, just think how many he could get in 75% snaps
Same with martez who also recorded 4 1/2 sacks in very limited time, they could become pro bowlers

New Orleans Saints DE Junior Galette fired up for Rob Ryan's new 3-4 defensive scheme | NOLA.com

FinSaint · 02-23-2013, 05:06 AM

"Any transition (to outside linebacker) I would have to make would be smooth," Galette said. "God blessed me with the ability to move around, and I would be blessed to make that transition. I don't want to end up playing 26 percent of the snaps like I did last year.

Anyway, naturally he thinks he is a great fit for the 3-4 and Ryan's scheme in particular - he is, after all, looking to get a contract from the Saints.

halloween 65 · 02-23-2013, 08:13 AM

I believe he could be a monster rush lb., he has all the tools. And playing DE last year just helped him learn to shed off of blocks. Go get them JUNIOR.

hagan714 · 02-23-2013, 08:45 AM

it will be fun to watch and see how all this unfolds. good or bad a lot of eval for us during the season

Danno · 02-23-2013, 09:40 AM

And don't forget, he isn't trying to gain weight anymore. He'll likely drop some of the added weight and play around 250 lbs.

He had put on weight to play DE (I think he said he was up over 270 last off-season).

Being cat-quick at 270 lbs? Imagine how fast-twitch this cat can be at 250 lbs.

ChrisXVI · 02-23-2013, 09:59 AM

But can he be effective dropping back into coverage? Martez will be fine because he's naturally a linebacker, but Junior either has a lot of work ahead of him or he's freakishly talented enough already... We'll see. I'm pulling for you Junior, I've always loved your non-stop motor.

Danno · 02-23-2013, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

But can he be effective dropping back into coverage? Martez will be fine because he's naturally a linebacker, but Junior either has a lot of work ahead of him or he's freakishly talented enough already... We'll see. I'm pulling for you Junior, I've always loved your non-stop motor.

He has done it before in Greggs system, but obviously those were rare instances.

But your right, I think pass coverage is everyone's major concern with Galette. I guess the good news is that the WOLB in a 3-4 doesn't drop into coverage that frequently. The WILB will be Vilma, who happens to excel in coverage so I think we'll be OK. Or maybe I'm just overly optimistic.

ChrisXVI · 02-23-2013, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

He has done it before in Greggs system, but obviously those were rare instances.

But your right, I think pass coverage is everyone's major concern with Galette. I guess the good news is that the WOLB in a 3-4 doesn't drop into coverage that frequently. The WILB will be Vilma, who happens to excel in coverage so I think we'll be OK. Or maybe I'm just overly optimistic.

Nah I don't think you're overly optimistic... In fact, the way you laid it out actually comforts me a little bit and makes me think that Junior will be fine. That being said, I'd still like to draft an OLB in the first round who has experience covering receivers/tight ends just for insurance on obvious passing downs.

CharityMike · 02-23-2013, 12:15 PM

Don't think I have seen this before. I think this can validate Danno's weight theory.

Junior Galette OLB/DE 6'2 255 LBS - YouTube

Danno · 02-23-2013, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Don't think I have seen this before. I think this can validate Danno's weight theory.

Junior Galette OLB/DE 6'2 255 LBS - YouTube

Dayum!!! That boy is fast.

02-23-2013, 04:08 AM	#1
Threaded by dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358 Rating: (0 votes - average) Sounds like junior is happy he would be a OLB in the 3-4 Look at this stat also - junior got 5 sacks in 26% defensive snaps, just think how many he could get in 75% snaps Same with martez who also recorded 4 1/2 sacks in very limited time, they could become pro bowlers New Orleans Saints DE Junior Galette fired up for Rob Ryan's new 3-4 defensive scheme \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails Last edited by papz; 02-23-2013 at 12:14 PM..
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02-23-2013, 05:06 AM	#2
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense "Any transition (to outside linebacker) I would have to make would be smooth," Galette said. "God blessed me with the ability to move around, and I would be blessed to make that transition. I don't want to end up playing 26 percent of the snaps like I did last year. Anyway, naturally he thinks he is a great fit for the 3-4 and Ryan's scheme in particular - he is, after all, looking to get a contract from the Saints.

02-23-2013, 08:13 AM	#3
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense I believe he could be a monster rush lb., he has all the tools. And playing DE last year just helped him learn to shed off of blocks. Go get them JUNIOR.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense it will be fun to watch and see how all this unfolds. good or bad a lot of eval for us during the season

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense And don't forget, he isn't trying to gain weight anymore. He'll likely drop some of the added weight and play around 250 lbs. He had put on weight to play DE (I think he said he was up over 270 last off-season). Being cat-quick at 270 lbs? Imagine how fast-twitch this cat can be at 250 lbs. spkb25 likes this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense But can he be effective dropping back into coverage? Martez will be fine because he's naturally a linebacker, but Junior either has a lot of work ahead of him or he's freakishly talented enough already... We'll see. I'm pulling for you Junior, I've always loved your non-stop motor.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense Originally Posted by ChrisXVI But can he be effective dropping back into coverage? Martez will be fine because he's naturally a linebacker, but Junior either has a lot of work ahead of him or he's freakishly talented enough already... We'll see. I'm pulling for you Junior, I've always loved your non-stop motor. He has done it before in Greggs system, but obviously those were rare instances. But your right, I think pass coverage is everyone's major concern with Galette. I guess the good news is that the WOLB in a 3-4 doesn't drop into coverage that frequently. The WILB will be Vilma, who happens to excel in coverage so I think we'll be OK. Or maybe I'm just overly optimistic. ChrisXVI likes this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense Originally Posted by Danno He has done it before in Greggs system, but obviously those were rare instances. But your right, I think pass coverage is everyone's major concern with Galette. I guess the good news is that the WOLB in a 3-4 doesn't drop into coverage that frequently. The WILB will be Vilma, who happens to excel in coverage so I think we'll be OK. Or maybe I'm just overly optimistic. Nah I don't think you're overly optimistic... In fact, the way you laid it out actually comforts me a little bit and makes me think that Junior will be fine. That being said, I'd still like to draft an OLB in the first round who has experience covering receivers/tight ends just for insurance on obvious passing downs.

02-23-2013, 12:23 PM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Junior Galette fired up for 3-4 defense Originally Posted by CharityMike Don't think I have seen this before. I think this can validate Danno's weight theory. Junior Galette OLB/DE 6'2 255 LBS - YouTube Dayum!!! That boy is fast.

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