What exactly are we complaining about?

papz · 03-14-2013, 02:31 PM

If we get this deal with Lewis done, besides a LT, do we really have a glaring need somewhere?

I can see the disappointment not being able to spend a ton of money to upgrade everywhere, but a lot of the positions are already set.

DL - Jordan, Bunkley, Hicks, Smith, Johnson
LB - Galette, Hawthorne, Lofton, Vilma, Wilson
CB - Greer, Lewis, Robinson, White, Mack, Johnson
S - Harper, Jenkins, Quddus, Bush

We could certainly use a little more depth, and we could probably use an upgrade at safety, but we're not in bad shape. Last year the scheme didn't fit... so we've made a change that looks like it fits our personnel better. We also have 5 draft picks to use to shore up some of our issues. We don't need that much help.

Free agency is going to be a little bland for us. Buck'er up... it's going to be alright.

AllSaints · 03-14-2013, 02:32 PM

Amen... I don't no what the fuss is all about

alleycat_126 · 03-14-2013, 02:36 PM

I think we are so use to being involved at this time of year that our uninvolvement plus the upgrades by the teams in our division ( BUCS) has everybody on edge..... Signing a few players even if it does not solve every problem probably takes the edge off!!!

rezburna · 03-14-2013, 02:37 PM

I wouldn't say we're set. We have a slow defense. Slow corners. Slow safeties. Slow linebackers. Slow DL. But eh, we'll see.

papz · 03-14-2013, 02:42 PM

Speed wise, only Harper is really slow. Everyone else pretty much runs what is expected of them at their position. Add a couple of young bucks in the draft, and the overall team speed improves immediately.

rezburna · 03-14-2013, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Speed wise, only Harper is really slow. Everyone else pretty much runs what is expected of them at their position. Add a couple of young bucks in the draft, and the overall team speed improves immediately.

I have to disagree with you on this. The fastest player on our defense is Patrick Robinson, and he's not a burner. Malcolm was too slow for corner, which is why he got moved. But the elite FS's are fast. Faster then him anyway. Don't get me started with the linebackers....

papz · 03-14-2013, 02:53 PM

Jenkins ran a 4.46 - 4.51 at his Pro Day and a 4.55 at the combine.

So... I'm a little confused here.

Oh and he also posted the best three-cone time for corners at the combine.

saintsfan403 · 03-14-2013, 02:54 PM

Just people panicking cause we aren't trying to pay players as much as we can like the dolphins or bucs.

AsylumGuido · 03-14-2013, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Jenkins ran a 4.46 - 4.51 at his Pro Day and a 4.55 at the combine.

So... I'm a little confused here.

And I remember at least a couple of huge plays that Jenkins made by running an opposing player down. I don't get it either.

st thomas · 03-14-2013, 02:56 PM

I.ve seen jenkins run its not his speed its his angle to the dangle.

03-14-2013, 02:31 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737	What exactly are we complaining about? If we get this deal with Lewis done, besides a LT, do we really have a glaring need somewhere? I can see the disappointment not being able to spend a ton of money to upgrade everywhere, but a lot of the positions are already set. DL - Jordan, Bunkley, Hicks, Smith, Johnson LB - Galette, Hawthorne, Lofton, Vilma, Wilson CB - Greer, Lewis, Robinson, White, Mack, Johnson S - Harper, Jenkins, Quddus, Bush We could certainly use a little more depth, and we could probably use an upgrade at safety, but we're not in bad shape. Last year the scheme didn't fit... so we've made a change that looks like it fits our personnel better. We also have 5 draft picks to use to shore up some of our issues. We don't need that much help. Free agency is going to be a little bland for us. Buck'er up... it's going to be alright. D_it_up, foreverfan, Beastmode and 2 others like this.
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AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: What exactly are we complaining about? Amen... I don't no what the fuss is all about SaintsBro likes this.

03-14-2013, 02:36 PM	#3
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: What exactly are we complaining about? I think we are so use to being involved at this time of year that our uninvolvement plus the upgrades by the teams in our division ( BUCS) has everybody on edge..... Signing a few players even if it does not solve every problem probably takes the edge off!!!

03-14-2013, 02:37 PM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,848	Re: What exactly are we complaining about? I wouldn't say we're set. We have a slow defense. Slow corners. Slow safeties. Slow linebackers. Slow DL. But eh, we'll see.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737	Re: What exactly are we complaining about? Speed wise, only Harper is really slow. Everyone else pretty much runs what is expected of them at their position. Add a couple of young bucks in the draft, and the overall team speed improves immediately.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,848	Re: What exactly are we complaining about? Originally Posted by papz Speed wise, only Harper is really slow. Everyone else pretty much runs what is expected of them at their position. Add a couple of young bucks in the draft, and the overall team speed improves immediately. I have to disagree with you on this. The fastest player on our defense is Patrick Robinson, and he's not a burner. Malcolm was too slow for corner, which is why he got moved. But the elite FS's are fast. Faster then him anyway. Don't get me started with the linebackers....

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737	Re: What exactly are we complaining about? Jenkins ran a 4.46 - 4.51 at his Pro Day and a 4.55 at the combine. So... I'm a little confused here. Oh and he also posted the best three-cone time for corners at the combine.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,044	Re: What exactly are we complaining about? Originally Posted by papz Jenkins ran a 4.46 - 4.51 at his Pro Day and a 4.55 at the combine. So... I'm a little confused here. And I remember at least a couple of huge plays that Jenkins made by running an opposing player down. I don't get it either.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: What exactly are we complaining about? I.ve seen jenkins run its not his speed its his angle to the dangle. K Major likes this.

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