New Orleans Saints select Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th pick

04-25-2013, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by lsutigerfan

In all fairness, name me one safety tbat can cover Gonzales.

Ed reed

Danno · 04-25-2013, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by lsutigerfan

In all fairness, name me one safety tbat can cover Gonzales.

Gonzo burned our LB's and CB's and Jenkins for most of both games.

It doesn't surprise me in the least that some fans assumed it was Harper.

papz · 04-25-2013, 10:43 PM

Vaccaro (6-foot, 214) was a 32-game starter for the Longhorns, leading the team in tackles (107) as a senior and finishing his career with five interceptions to go with four forced fumbles. Despite average long speed (4.63), Vaccaro displays outstanding range and man-coverage skills on tape, in addition to aggressiveness in run support. He jumped 38" vertically at the Combine and showed splendid short-area movement with a 6.78 three-cone drill. Vaccaro has an NFL-ready skill set because he can cover one-on-one and guard the deep half as a single-high safety. The Texas products' specialty is lining up against mismatch targets, whether it be quick slot receivers or larger tight ends. That will certainly help in a division which features Tony Gonzalez and Greg Olsen.

via rotoworld

Ashley · 04-25-2013, 10:44 PM

I like the pick, and glad to see it. I wanted Jones, but this still puts a smile on my face

Danno · 04-25-2013, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Vaccaro (6-foot, 214) was a 32-game starter for the Longhorns, leading the team in tackles (107) as a senior and finishing his career with five interceptions to go with four forced fumbles. Despite average long speed (4.63), Vaccaro displays outstanding range and man-coverage skills on tape, in addition to aggressiveness in run support. He jumped 38" vertically at the Combine and showed splendid short-area movement with a 6.78 three-cone drill. Vaccaro has an NFL-ready skill set because he can cover one-on-one and guard the deep half as a single-high safety. The Texas products' specialty is lining up against mismatch targets, whether it be quick slot receivers or larger tight ends. That will certainly help in a division which features Tony Gonzalez and Greg Olsen.

via rotoworld

Odd that he timed slower than Jenkins and Harper in the 40. I didn't know that.

lsutigerfan · 04-25-2013, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Ed reed

Again name me one.

nycsaintfan · 04-25-2013, 10:47 PM

Super excited about this pick...

foreverfan · 04-25-2013, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by lsutigerfan

In all fairness, name me one safety tbat can cover Gonzales.

The honey badger this year???

foreverfan · 04-25-2013, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by nycsaintfan

Super excited about this pick...

Harper or Jenkins is gone.

dizzle88 · 04-25-2013, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Odd that he timed slower than Jenkins and Harper in the 40. I didn't know that.

Easy to see on his highlight tape, he's constantly chasing after ball carriers and not in good position to make a tackle
First thing I noticed is very slow to the ball and has attitude problems (pushing after the whistle)
Massively underwhelmed with this pick, lets hope he can prove me wrong

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04-25-2013, 10:42 PM	#22
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: New Orleans Saints select Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th pick Originally Posted by lsutigerfan In all fairness, name me one safety tbat can cover Gonzales. Gonzo burned our LB's and CB's and Jenkins for most of both games. It doesn't surprise me in the least that some fans assumed it was Harper.

04-25-2013, 10:43 PM	#23
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	Re: New Orleans Saints select Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th pick Vaccaro (6-foot, 214) was a 32-game starter for the Longhorns, leading the team in tackles (107) as a senior and finishing his career with five interceptions to go with four forced fumbles. Despite average long speed (4.63), Vaccaro displays outstanding range and man-coverage skills on tape, in addition to aggressiveness in run support. He jumped 38" vertically at the Combine and showed splendid short-area movement with a 6.78 three-cone drill. Vaccaro has an NFL-ready skill set because he can cover one-on-one and guard the deep half as a single-high safety. The Texas products' specialty is lining up against mismatch targets, whether it be quick slot receivers or larger tight ends. That will certainly help in a division which features Tony Gonzalez and Greg Olsen. via rotoworld RockyMountainSaint and foreverfan like this.
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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: New Orleans Saints select Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th pick I like the pick, and glad to see it. I wanted Jones, but this still puts a smile on my face RockyMountainSaint likes this.

04-25-2013, 10:44 PM	#25
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: New Orleans Saints select Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th pick Originally Posted by papz Vaccaro (6-foot, 214) was a 32-game starter for the Longhorns, leading the team in tackles (107) as a senior and finishing his career with five interceptions to go with four forced fumbles. Despite average long speed (4.63), Vaccaro displays outstanding range and man-coverage skills on tape, in addition to aggressiveness in run support. He jumped 38" vertically at the Combine and showed splendid short-area movement with a 6.78 three-cone drill. Vaccaro has an NFL-ready skill set because he can cover one-on-one and guard the deep half as a single-high safety. The Texas products' specialty is lining up against mismatch targets, whether it be quick slot receivers or larger tight ends. That will certainly help in a division which features Tony Gonzalez and Greg Olsen. via rotoworld Odd that he timed slower than Jenkins and Harper in the 40. I didn't know that.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: New Orleans Saints select Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th pick Originally Posted by lsutigerfan In all fairness, name me one safety tbat can cover Gonzales. The honey badger this year??? darksoul35 likes this.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: New Orleans Saints select Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th pick Originally Posted by nycsaintfan Super excited about this pick... Harper or Jenkins is gone. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

04-25-2013, 10:51 PM	#30
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: New Orleans Saints select Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th pick Originally Posted by Danno Odd that he timed slower than Jenkins and Harper in the 40. I didn't know that. Easy to see on his highlight tape, he's constantly chasing after ball carriers and not in good position to make a tackle First thing I noticed is very slow to the ball and has attitude problems (pushing after the whistle) Massively underwhelmed with this pick, lets hope he can prove me wrong

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