Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu

tiggerpolice · 05-10-2013, 01:52 PM

here is a scouting report on Troy:

Troy Polamalu is regarded as the most versatile safety in the NFL and a dominating player who was voted 2010 defensive player of the year. At 29, the 16th pick of the 2003 draft is at his peak.

Polamalu is an explosive hitter and is reckless with his body, but he's also a sound tackler. He has a knack for timing blitzes well. He prepares exceptionally well and also has unusually good instincts. His ability to diagnose may be unsurpassed.

At 5-foot-10, 207 pounds, he doesn't have the speed to run downfield with fast wide receivers, but his cover ability is excellent and he can handle a receiver on underneath routes as well as tight ends and backs. He has top ball skills and comes up with a lot of takeaways.

The quarterback has to identify where the six-time Pro Bowler is at all times. It helps to use pre-snap motion to move Polamalu away from the play or identify where he will be and keep the play away from him.
Super Bowl scouting report: Troy Polamalu - Chicago Tribune

it sounds very similar to Kenny's scouting report.
is it possible we have our own Troy Polamalu in Kenny.

What do yall think.

Rugby Saint II · 05-10-2013, 04:21 PM

I could live with that.

SmashMouth · 05-10-2013, 05:17 PM

I thought the very same thing... Time will tell.

Shoe. · 05-10-2013, 05:25 PM

Little early for comparisons like this IMO

I like the guy as much as anybody else, but nobody has seen him play pro ball yet. Let's not get our hopes up unnecessarily high just yet

hagan714 · 05-10-2013, 05:37 PM

alright lets put the pressure on him. lol

jeanpierre · 05-10-2013, 05:39 PM

STOP IT!

Give the rookie a chance to just play...

saintsfan1976 · 05-10-2013, 05:40 PM

Drew Brees burned Troy repeatedly

hagan714 · 05-10-2013, 05:41 PM

Tony is an old school SS so i am hoping for a bit more of a FS out of the kid

homerj07 · 05-10-2013, 09:47 PM

I just want someone who can play and I really want someone who can TACKLE!!!

Barry from MS · 05-10-2013, 10:00 PM

No...don't put that on him. I honestly hope he can just tackle and cover. It would be a welcomed change to the secondary.

05-10-2013, 01:52 PM	#1
tiggerpolice 500th Post Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new orleans Posts: 584	Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu here is a scouting report on Troy: Troy Polamalu is regarded as the most versatile safety in the NFL and a dominating player who was voted 2010 defensive player of the year. At 29, the 16th pick of the 2003 draft is at his peak. Polamalu is an explosive hitter and is reckless with his body, but he's also a sound tackler. He has a knack for timing blitzes well. He prepares exceptionally well and also has unusually good instincts. His ability to diagnose may be unsurpassed. At 5-foot-10, 207 pounds, he doesn't have the speed to run downfield with fast wide receivers, but his cover ability is excellent and he can handle a receiver on underneath routes as well as tight ends and backs. He has top ball skills and comes up with a lot of takeaways. The quarterback has to identify where the six-time Pro Bowler is at all times. It helps to use pre-snap motion to move Polamalu away from the play or identify where he will be and keep the play away from him. Super Bowl scouting report: Troy Polamalu - Chicago Tribune it sounds very similar to Kenny's scouting report. is it possible we have our own Troy Polamalu in Kenny. What do yall think.

05-10-2013, 04:21 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu I could live with that. Rell&Gold likes this.

05-10-2013, 05:17 PM	#3
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu I thought the very same thing... Time will tell.

05-10-2013, 05:25 PM	#4
Shoe. 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hub City Posts: 576	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu Little early for comparisons like this IMO I like the guy as much as anybody else, but nobody has seen him play pro ball yet. Let's not get our hopes up unnecessarily high just yet D_it_up likes this.

05-10-2013, 05:37 PM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu alright lets put the pressure on him. lol jeanpierre likes this.

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05-10-2013, 05:39 PM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu STOP IT! Give the rookie a chance to just play... hagan714 likes this.

05-10-2013, 05:40 PM	#7
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu Drew Brees burned Troy repeatedly

05-10-2013, 05:41 PM	#8
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu Tony is an old school SS so i am hoping for a bit more of a FS out of the kid Danno and jeanpierre like this.

05-10-2013, 09:47 PM	#9
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu I just want someone who can play and I really want someone who can TACKLE!!!

05-10-2013, 10:00 PM	#10
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Kenny Vaccaro could be the next Troy Polamalu No...don't put that on him. I honestly hope he can just tackle and cover. It would be a welcomed change to the secondary.

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