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rmgoris11 03-22-2013 08:38 AM
Vaughn Martin DL
 
Saints showing interest in FA Vaughn Martin, formerly of the San Diego Chargers.

According to Rotoworld.com

Danno 03-22-2013 08:43 AM
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Per PFF

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Jason La Canfora reports that San Diego are hoping to re-sign Vaughn Martin, but rather inexplicably they face stiff competition from Philadelphia, Detroit, New Orleans and New England.
We say inexplicably because outside of the occasional game here or there, Martin has constantly graded as one of the worst 3-4 defensive ends in the league. His -12.8 grade from last year was the second lowest of all his peers.

Shoe. 03-22-2013 08:52 AM
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Yikes!

http://www.city-data.com/forum/membe...t-want-dog.jpg

tavia45 03-22-2013 10:35 AM
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Then why would we be interested in him.

canucksaint 03-22-2013 11:02 AM
Re: Vaughn Martin DL
 
Just wondering how Hicks graded? Sure Hicks is only going into his 2nd year, but you have to keep in mind that both of them came from Canadian Universities, and therefore the level of coaching is quite inferior. (Hence the reason I brought up the Hicks comparison).

Martin is a guy with a pretty good upside and may be able to come cheaper.

I would imagine that his poor grades are because he was thrown into a starting role due to injury, where he is probably at the point in his career where his talent level would be more akin to a situational player.

I think he may be worth a look for the right price.

Danno 03-22-2013 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by canucksaint (Post 489088)
Just wondering how Hicks graded? Sure Hicks is only going into his 2nd year, but you have to keep in mind that both of them came from Canadian Universities, and therefore the level of coaching is quite inferior. (Hence the reason I brought up the Hicks comparison).

Martin is a guy with a pretty good upside and may be able to come cheaper.

I would imagine that his poor grades are because he was thrown into a starting role due to injury, where he is probably at the point in his career where his talent level would be more akin to a situational player.

I think he may be worth a look for the right price.
Hicks graded out as 29th best in the entire league.

jnormand 03-22-2013 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Shoe. (Post 489039)
I'm with you Shoe! Lol! Unless someone here can convincing me that this guy is even worth a look!

Danno 03-22-2013 11:50 AM
Re: Vaughn Martin DL
 
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Originally Posted by jnormand (Post 489103)
I'm with you Shoe! Lol! Unless someone here can convincing me that this guy is even worth a look!
I can only guess that he was mis-used in SD. He played DE there when his natural position is at DT, especially at his natural size.

He was 6-4, 330 when drafted. SD wanted him to drop weight and play DE, and he got down to 297 lbs.

NuNu318 03-22-2013 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Danno (Post 489107)
I can only guess that he was mis-used in SD. He played DE there when his natural position is at DT, especially at his natural size.

He was 6-4, 330 when drafted. SD wanted him to drop weight and play DE, and he got down to 297 lbs.
But he would be used at NT in NOLA's 3-4 right?

Danno 03-22-2013 01:17 PM
Re: Vaughn Martin DL
 
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Originally Posted by NuNu318 (Post 489111)
But he would be used at NT in NOLA's 3-4 right?
I hope thats the only reason we're interested.

iWho_Dat 03-22-2013 01:34 PM
Re: Vaughn Martin DL
 
Well we've had luck with charger players before. ;)

Rugby Saint II 03-22-2013 02:01 PM
Re: Vaughn Martin DL
 
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Originally Posted by canucksaint (Post 489088)
Just wondering how Hicks graded? Sure Hicks is only going into his 2nd year, but you have to keep in mind that both of them came from Canadian Universities, and therefore the level of coaching is quite inferior. (Hence the reason I brought up the Hicks comparison).

Martin is a guy with a pretty good upside and may be able to come cheaper.

I would imagine that his poor grades are because he was thrown into a starting role due to injury, where he is probably at the point in his career where his talent level would be more akin to a situational player.

I think he may be worth a look for the right price.
You sold me on the idea! Hell yeah let's bring him in for a look!
We need to address DT and this may be one of the FO head scratchers that work out. Let him put some weight back on and get back to his natural position. He may want to move back there where he was drafted.

With time who knows? The kid could be a good rotational player.

And the usual blah blahs still apply............like if they sign him to league minimum and a one year contract.;)


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