Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints

jeanpierre · 06-07-2013, 07:25 AM

Twelve years ago the New Orleans Saints took a chance on a speedy, but inexperienced, wide receiver/kick returner and that gamble produced one of the most improbable stories...Michael ... Lewis.

Now they have another winged-foot wonder on the roster that arrived seemingly from out of nowhere.

Wide receiver Saalim Hakim might be the longest shot on the Saints' 89-man roster. He is without question the only player that never started a down at any level of organized football -- high school, junior college and college -- before arriving in the league...

"He can run -- he can really run," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "When a player has a redeeming quality like that ... "

Payton didn't finish his thought...

Even on a field of elite athletes, Hakim stands out. His powerful 5-foot-11, 188-pound frame is conspicuous in the receiver lineup, where his chiseled arms bulge from his white jersey. The vapor trail he leaves during pass routes is eye-catching.

Indeed, Hakim might be the fastest player on the Saints' roster...

Despite being the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim, Hakim never played a down of football until his senior season of high school...

At Tarleton State, Hakim played one season as a reserve receiver and kick returner before bolting for the professional ranks... In 2011, he played for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League, (for) former (Giants Head Coach) Jim Fassell.

"Once he gets going, he's as fast as anyone I've ever seen on the football field," Fassell told the Dallas Morning News. "You don't find guys like him walking around the streets."

Read more: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com

Duncan basically writes a biopict on the guy, tried to shorten it - but Duncan does a good job of identifying this guy's story...

Joe Morgan may have bigger worries than a DUI...

Now can this guy catch and run routes?!?

dizzle88 · 06-07-2013, 07:30 AM

Here's guessing that he gets put back as the punt returner in preseason, lets see that 4.2 speed

homerj07 · 06-07-2013, 07:38 AM

Wow I have heard of Speedy Gonzales but never Speedy Saalim. Run man run

dizzle88 · 06-07-2013, 07:44 AM

college highlights

Saalim Hakim #2 WR Palomar College - YouTube

NOS2SB · 06-07-2013, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

college highlights

Saalim Hakim #2 WR Palomar College - YouTube

Sounds all good, but wasn't impressed with these highlights.

saintsfan1976 · 06-09-2013, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by NOS2SB

Sounds all good, but wasn't impressed with these highlights.

Then you must not have been watching our special teams play for the past few seasons...

What's the sense in having the top punter in the NFL if you can't stop a 15+ yard runback?

jeanpierre · 06-09-2013, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Then you must not have been watching our special teams play for the past few seasons...

What's the sense in having the top punter in the NFL if you can't stop a 15+ yard runback?

Cruize · 06-07-2013, 08:28 AM

Doesn't look like he's that fast. But, he finds and catches the ball well. If he shows well on special teams, he could make it as the 6th WR. It's doubtful, but after Colston and Moore, I believe the competition is truly, and a little bit scary, wide open.

foreverfan · 06-07-2013, 08:34 AM

Too bad Al Davis isn't around. We could have traded him to Oakland for a #1.

Crusader · 06-07-2013, 08:45 AM

4.2 speed is very very rare. I really hope he can catch and return the football.

06-07-2013, 07:25 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Twelve years ago the New Orleans Saints took a chance on a speedy, but inexperienced, wide receiver/kick returner and that gamble produced one of the most improbable stories...Michael ... Lewis. Now they have another winged-foot wonder on the roster that arrived seemingly from out of nowhere. Wide receiver Saalim Hakim might be the longest shot on the Saints' 89-man roster. He is without question the only player that never started a down at any level of organized football -- high school, junior college and college -- before arriving in the league... "He can run -- he can really run," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "When a player has a redeeming quality like that ... " Payton didn't finish his thought... Even on a field of elite athletes, Hakim stands out. His powerful 5-foot-11, 188-pound frame is conspicuous in the receiver lineup, where his chiseled arms bulge from his white jersey. The vapor trail he leaves during pass routes is eye-catching. Indeed, Hakim might be the fastest player on the Saints' roster... Despite being the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim, Hakim never played a down of football until his senior season of high school... At Tarleton State, Hakim played one season as a reserve receiver and kick returner before bolting for the professional ranks... In 2011, he played for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League, (for) former (Giants Head Coach) Jim Fassell. "Once he gets going, he's as fast as anyone I've ever seen on the football field," Fassell told the Dallas Morning News. "You don't find guys like him walking around the streets." Read more: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints \| NOLA.com Duncan basically writes a biopict on the guy, tried to shorten it - but Duncan does a good job of identifying this guy's story... Joe Morgan may have bigger worries than a DUI... Now can this guy catch and run routes?!? Attached Thumbnails
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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Wow I have heard of Speedy Gonzales but never Speedy Saalim. Run man run

06-07-2013, 04:42 PM	#5
NOS2SB Shampoo Join Date: May 2011 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 454	Re: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by dizzle88 college highlights Saalim Hakim #2 WR Palomar College - YouTube Sounds all good, but wasn't impressed with these highlights. K Major likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by NOS2SB Sounds all good, but wasn't impressed with these highlights. Then you must not have been watching our special teams play for the past few seasons... What's the sense in having the top punter in the NFL if you can't stop a 15+ yard runback? jeanpierre and Seer1 like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Then you must not have been watching our special teams play for the past few seasons... What's the sense in having the top punter in the NFL if you can't stop a 15+ yard runback?

06-07-2013, 07:30 AM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Here's guessing that he gets put back as the punt returner in preseason, lets see that 4.2 speed

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Doesn't look like he's that fast. But, he finds and catches the ball well. If he shows well on special teams, he could make it as the 6th WR. It's doubtful, but after Colston and Moore, I believe the competition is truly, and a little bit scary, wide open.
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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Too bad Al Davis isn't around. We could have traded him to Oakland for a #1. neugey and Crusader like this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints 4.2 speed is very very rare. I really hope he can catch and return the football.

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