Position Grades

themightyduck · 09-08-2004, 08:46 PM

My grades:

QB: B- Aaron Brooks can become a top 10 NFL QB, and if he can reach the potential that Haslett sees in him, look out! The grade itself is lower because of Todd Bouman and J.T. O\'Sullivan and their pathetic preseason performances.

RB: A Deuce McAllister. He alone will make the unit shine. And with Aaron Stecker on the team, look for a stronger 3rd down back who can play.

FB: B+ Mike Karney alone can change a 2 yards gained play into a 7 yards gained play.

WR: B+ This corps is insanely deep. Joe Horn can post monster numbers, Stallworth is healthy, and Pathon can still play.

TE: B- I haven\'t bought into all of the Boo Williams hype, mainly because I\'ve never really seen him. But if he\'s better than Ernie Conwell, then I\'ll have to believe in him.

OL: B Sure, they do have weaknesses. But the best lines are the ones that stay together the longest. By NFL standards, these guys have spent decades together.

DT: C Brian Young has an A+ work ethic but maybe B- raw talent. Howard Green could be either good or bad. I think he\'s starting over Sully only for the coaches to see if Sully will work hard enough to get his spot back.

DE: A Well, when Darren Howard leaves next year, someone even better than him will be taking over...

OLB: C+ Derrick Rodgers is the only good linebacker. Colby Bockwaldt may have looked good in preseason, but that was against 3rd teamers and below. James Allen must make the most of his time as a starter, and prove that he can step up and play.

MLB: D+ Rookie LB\'s never do well, especially MLB\'s. Where\'s Cie Grant when you need him?

CB: D Except for Fred Thomas, this is still a mess. A trade for the right players would do the trick...

S: B+ Tebucky Jones is starting to live up to the potential, and that\'s good. Jay Bellamy is still a solid tackler, but I want to see Mel Mitchell try and out-play him.

K: B- John, understand that Saints fans are like elepahnts; we never forget.

P: A You won\'t see him in highlight reels, but defenses crave solid punters who can really boot a ball and pin an offense inside their red zone.

[Edited on 9/9/2004 by themightyduck]

09-08-2004, 08:46 PM	#1
themightyduck 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 219	Position Grades My grades: QB: B- Aaron Brooks can become a top 10 NFL QB, and if he can reach the potential that Haslett sees in him, look out! The grade itself is lower because of Todd Bouman and J.T. O\'Sullivan and their pathetic preseason performances. RB: A Deuce McAllister. He alone will make the unit shine. And with Aaron Stecker on the team, look for a stronger 3rd down back who can play. FB: B+ Mike Karney alone can change a 2 yards gained play into a 7 yards gained play. WR: B+ This corps is insanely deep. Joe Horn can post monster numbers, Stallworth is healthy, and Pathon can still play. TE: B- I haven\'t bought into all of the Boo Williams hype, mainly because I\'ve never really seen him. But if he\'s better than Ernie Conwell, then I\'ll have to believe in him. OL: B Sure, they do have weaknesses. But the best lines are the ones that stay together the longest. By NFL standards, these guys have spent decades together. DT: C Brian Young has an A+ work ethic but maybe B- raw talent. Howard Green could be either good or bad. I think he\'s starting over Sully only for the coaches to see if Sully will work hard enough to get his spot back. DE: A Well, when Darren Howard leaves next year, someone even better than him will be taking over... OLB: C+ Derrick Rodgers is the only good linebacker. Colby Bockwaldt may have looked good in preseason, but that was against 3rd teamers and below. James Allen must make the most of his time as a starter, and prove that he can step up and play. MLB: D+ Rookie LB\'s never do well, especially MLB\'s. Where\'s Cie Grant when you need him? CB: D Except for Fred Thomas, this is still a mess. A trade for the right players would do the trick... S: B+ Tebucky Jones is starting to live up to the potential, and that\'s good. Jay Bellamy is still a solid tackler, but I want to see Mel Mitchell try and out-play him. K: B- John, understand that Saints fans are like elepahnts; we never forget. P: A You won\'t see him in highlight reels, but defenses crave solid punters who can really boot a ball and pin an offense inside their red zone. [Edited on 9/9/2004 by themightyduck]
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