New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown

Danno · 05-19-2013, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by homerj07

I don't think he will start. But he may take over some time during the season

I agree. I think Brown is our best option to start, but likely won't last a full season.

If its early, I think Jones or Smith steps in, but if its mid-season or later I think Armstead may be ready.

The Dude · 05-19-2013, 04:54 PM

The fact that there is even talk, even if it only in the media of a late round rookie starting at tackle scares me. A lot.

NonieT · 05-19-2013, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Let's not count Smith out so quickly. He was a 1st rounder for a reason.......I know he's been a bust but he's here and will get as much of a chance as either one of those two to start. I didn't know anything about him before he came here but he has potential and this might be the place for him........we do wonders with retreads. I'm pulling for the big guy. Hell, I'm pulling for all of them.
Now, let's address the RT!

He was a 2nd rounder!

Danno · 05-19-2013, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

He was a 2nd rounder!

He was actually the 2nd pick overall.

Rugby Saint II · 05-19-2013, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

He was actually the 2nd pick overall.

Atta boy Danno.......................keep 'em straight.

darksoul35 · 05-19-2013, 10:43 PM

I just dont understand why it matters so much how high a tackle can jump or how fast he can run. I just want someone who can pass block. It wouldnt hurt to be able to run block either.

Crusader · 05-20-2013, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Jahri evans started at RG as a rookie, got to trust the decision SP makes

Playing guard however is a much different animal. At guard you have a fist fight in a phone booth, very limited space you need to take care of and guys on both sides which helps a lot. At tackle and especially to the left it is wide open spaces and a track meet in all that space.

Throw Armstead in there from day one if he is atleast 90% as good as Brown.

FinSaint · 05-20-2013, 04:05 AM

Brown, Smith, and Armstead - I do think there will be a good starter among them at LT, but I'm rooting for Brown after all of the adversity he has faced during his time with the Saints.

Marlboro Man · 05-20-2013, 06:44 PM

Things change every season. We actually have 2 tackle spots up for grabs. While I like Strief, and understand that he was playing injured most of last season, Brown looked really good in Strief's spot until he once again got injured. He does a better job with the speed rushers and anchors pretty well against the bull rush too. In the event Armstead wins the starting LT spot that doesn't mean that Brown can't win the RT spot if he can beat out a healthy Strief. Any way you look at it, the competition is going to make this O-Line better next year. Our offense is already lethal, could you imagine how sick it would be if we finally had a complete offensive line to protect Drew and give him even 2 more seconds in the pocket?

Marlboro Man · 05-20-2013, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

I just dont understand why it matters so much how high a tackle can jump or how fast he can run. I just want someone who can pass block. It wouldnt hurt to be able to run block either.

How high they can jump I would think would transcend to their ability to block or dive block on an outside run or screen so I think that's important. Their speed is used for the same reasons as well as trapping and pulling to open holes in the run game so I just think those measurable s are indeed important to the position of OT.

05-19-2013, 04:14 PM	#11
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown Originally Posted by homerj07 I don't think he will start. But he may take over some time during the season I agree. I think Brown is our best option to start, but likely won't last a full season. If its early, I think Jones or Smith steps in, but if its mid-season or later I think Armstead may be ready.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown The fact that there is even talk, even if it only in the media of a late round rookie starting at tackle scares me. A lot.
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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Let's not count Smith out so quickly. He was a 1st rounder for a reason.......I know he's been a bust but he's here and will get as much of a chance as either one of those two to start. I didn't know anything about him before he came here but he has potential and this might be the place for him........we do wonders with retreads. I'm pulling for the big guy. Hell, I'm pulling for all of them. Now, let's address the RT! He was a 2nd rounder!
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown Originally Posted by NonieT He was a 2nd rounder! He was actually the 2nd pick overall. RockyMountainSaint and Rugby Saint II like this.

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darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown I just dont understand why it matters so much how high a tackle can jump or how fast he can run. I just want someone who can pass block. It wouldnt hurt to be able to run block either.
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05-20-2013, 03:50 AM	#17
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown Originally Posted by dizzle88 Jahri evans started at RG as a rookie, got to trust the decision SP makes Playing guard however is a much different animal. At guard you have a fist fight in a phone booth, very limited space you need to take care of and guys on both sides which helps a lot. At tackle and especially to the left it is wide open spaces and a track meet in all that space. Throw Armstead in there from day one if he is atleast 90% as good as Brown.

05-20-2013, 04:05 AM	#18
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown Brown, Smith, and Armstead - I do think there will be a good starter among them at LT, but I'm rooting for Brown after all of the adversity he has faced during his time with the Saints.

05-20-2013, 06:44 PM	#19
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown Things change every season. We actually have 2 tackle spots up for grabs. While I like Strief, and understand that he was playing injured most of last season, Brown looked really good in Strief's spot until he once again got injured. He does a better job with the speed rushers and anchors pretty well against the bull rush too. In the event Armstead wins the starting LT spot that doesn't mean that Brown can't win the RT spot if he can beat out a healthy Strief. Any way you look at it, the competition is going to make this O-Line better next year. Our offense is already lethal, could you imagine how sick it would be if we finally had a complete offensive line to protect Drew and give him even 2 more seconds in the pocket? Seer1 likes this.

05-20-2013, 06:48 PM	#20
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Re: New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown Originally Posted by darksoul35 I just dont understand why it matters so much how high a tackle can jump or how fast he can run. I just want someone who can pass block. It wouldnt hurt to be able to run block either. How high they can jump I would think would transcend to their ability to block or dive block on an outside run or screen so I think that's important. Their speed is used for the same reasons as well as trapping and pulling to open holes in the run game so I just think those measurable s are indeed important to the position of OT.

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