Bears sign Brian De La Puente

Danno · 04-06-2014, 07:23 PM

I believe the old saying "actions speak louder than words" applies to DLP quite well.

It's also proof that PFF grades can be misleading.

jeanpierre · 04-06-2014, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I believe the old saying "actions speak louder than words" applies to DLP quite well.

It's also proof that PFF grades can be misleading.

You should post that on the comment section of PFF Offensive Line Grades and then ask them if they do a quality control review of their methods and formulae for grading...

Strief was re-signed for this single biggest reason - TRUST...

That includes Brees' trust in him, Payton's trust in him...

Look at nearly every offensive lineman that has played for the Saints under the Payton era...

Most, not all, have had to show a body of work with the Saints or at the pro level that they could be trusted once the battle was engaged...

Watch the Carolina and Seahawk games where Strief is horrible in the screen game, but he's trusted to protect Drew...

Posted this before - you haven't heard one bit of concern out of Coach Payton about Lelito taking over at Center as you did re: Left Tackle Charles Brown last season...

And with such an apparent glaring need, the Saints have gone out and added new signees that are...defensive backs?!?

Yes there's a fullback in there, but Strief being the only hole on the line re-signed...

Unless it's a ruse, I'm starting to realize the Saints Personnel Staff have decided to trust Tim Lelito to be the Saints new starting centre...

And maybe we should as well...

hagan714 · 04-06-2014, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Unless it's a ruse, I'm starting to realize the Saints Personnel Staff have decided to trust Tim Lelito to be the Saints new starting centre...

And maybe we should as well...

sorry if the saints start Lito it will just another of a long of cute stupid moves on the OL all over again.

i fear they have not learned their lesson. please show me i am wrong for Drew's sake.

Goodwin is still out there and he still rates as serviceable

burningmetal · 04-07-2014, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

You should post that on the comment section of PFF Offensive Line Grades and then ask them if they do a quality control review of their methods and formulae for grading...

Strief was re-signed for this single biggest reason - TRUST...

That includes Brees' trust in him, Payton's trust in him...

Look at nearly every offensive lineman that has played for the Saints under the Payton era...

Most, not all, have had to show a body of work with the Saints or at the pro level that they could be trusted once the battle was engaged...

Watch the Carolina and Seahawk games where Strief is horrible in the screen game, but he's trusted to protect Drew...

Posted this before - you haven't heard one bit of concern out of Coach Payton about Lelito taking over at Center as you did re: Left Tackle Charles Brown last season...

And with such an apparent glaring need, the Saints have gone out and added new signees that are...defensive backs?!?

Yes there's a fullback in there, but Strief being the only hole on the line re-signed...

Unless it's a ruse, I'm starting to realize the Saints Personnel Staff have decided to trust Tim Lelito to be the Saints new starting centre...

And maybe we should as well...

Or, there is this theory. They are looking to fill the hole at center with someone other than Lelito and simply haven't found him yet. Good starters don't grow on trees, and so if they stick with Lelito it may just be a case of him being only slightly better than DLP. It doesn't necessarily mean they trust him long term. I'm not even sure that we can prove how much the Saints trust Strief despite re-signing him. It took a while before they signed him. Again, finding a good or even decent starter at a price the Saints can afford is not easy.

They went after a player in Jairus Byrd who is a proven turnover machine. We haven't had that in a while, but the last time we did it proved greatly instrumental in winning a Super Bowl. With as much money as they paid Byrd, it's not hard to understand that we might have to sacrifice a few other positions. There is no perfect team.

rezburna · 04-06-2014, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I believe the old saying "actions speak louder than words" applies to DLP quite well.

It's also proof that PFF grades can be misleading.

Now that the father of the boards has said it maybe people will believe it.

saintfan · 04-07-2014, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Now that the father of the boards has said it maybe people will believe it.

04-06-2014, 07:23 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Bears sign Brian De La Puente I believe the old saying "actions speak louder than words" applies to DLP quite well. It's also proof that PFF grades can be misleading. rezburna likes this.

04-06-2014, 07:49 PM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Bears sign Brian De La Puente Originally Posted by Danno I believe the old saying "actions speak louder than words" applies to DLP quite well. It's also proof that PFF grades can be misleading. You should post that on the comment section of PFF Offensive Line Grades and then ask them if they do a quality control review of their methods and formulae for grading... Strief was re-signed for this single biggest reason - TRUST... That includes Brees' trust in him, Payton's trust in him... Look at nearly every offensive lineman that has played for the Saints under the Payton era... Most, not all, have had to show a body of work with the Saints or at the pro level that they could be trusted once the battle was engaged... Watch the Carolina and Seahawk games where Strief is horrible in the screen game, but he's trusted to protect Drew... Posted this before - you haven't heard one bit of concern out of Coach Payton about Lelito taking over at Center as you did re: Left Tackle Charles Brown last season... And with such an apparent glaring need, the Saints have gone out and added new signees that are...defensive backs?!? Yes there's a fullback in there, but Strief being the only hole on the line re-signed... Unless it's a ruse, I'm starting to realize the Saints Personnel Staff have decided to trust Tim Lelito to be the Saints new starting centre... And maybe we should as well...
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04-06-2014, 09:43 PM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Bears sign Brian De La Puente Originally Posted by jeanpierre Unless it's a ruse, I'm starting to realize the Saints Personnel Staff have decided to trust Tim Lelito to be the Saints new starting centre... And maybe we should as well... sorry if the saints start Lito it will just another of a long of cute stupid moves on the OL all over again. i fear they have not learned their lesson. please show me i am wrong for Drew's sake. Goodwin is still out there and he still rates as serviceable

04-07-2014, 03:49 AM	#4
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bears sign Brian De La Puente Originally Posted by jeanpierre You should post that on the comment section of PFF Offensive Line Grades and then ask them if they do a quality control review of their methods and formulae for grading... Strief was re-signed for this single biggest reason - TRUST... That includes Brees' trust in him, Payton's trust in him... Look at nearly every offensive lineman that has played for the Saints under the Payton era... Most, not all, have had to show a body of work with the Saints or at the pro level that they could be trusted once the battle was engaged... Watch the Carolina and Seahawk games where Strief is horrible in the screen game, but he's trusted to protect Drew... Posted this before - you haven't heard one bit of concern out of Coach Payton about Lelito taking over at Center as you did re: Left Tackle Charles Brown last season... And with such an apparent glaring need, the Saints have gone out and added new signees that are...defensive backs?!? Yes there's a fullback in there, but Strief being the only hole on the line re-signed... Unless it's a ruse, I'm starting to realize the Saints Personnel Staff have decided to trust Tim Lelito to be the Saints new starting centre... And maybe we should as well... Or, there is this theory. They are looking to fill the hole at center with someone other than Lelito and simply haven't found him yet. Good starters don't grow on trees, and so if they stick with Lelito it may just be a case of him being only slightly better than DLP. It doesn't necessarily mean they trust him long term. I'm not even sure that we can prove how much the Saints trust Strief despite re-signing him. It took a while before they signed him. Again, finding a good or even decent starter at a price the Saints can afford is not easy. They went after a player in Jairus Byrd who is a proven turnover machine. We haven't had that in a while, but the last time we did it proved greatly instrumental in winning a Super Bowl. With as much money as they paid Byrd, it's not hard to understand that we might have to sacrifice a few other positions. There is no perfect team.
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04-06-2014, 09:31 PM	#5
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,099	Re: Bears sign Brian De La Puente Originally Posted by Danno I believe the old saying "actions speak louder than words" applies to DLP quite well. It's also proof that PFF grades can be misleading. Now that the father of the boards has said it maybe people will believe it. hagan714 likes this.

04-07-2014, 01:21 PM	#6
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Bears sign Brian De La Puente Originally Posted by rezburna Now that the father of the boards has said it maybe people will believe it.

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