Power Rankings: Grading each NFL’s team’s offense

AsylumGuido · 04-24-2014, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Its not that far from accurate on the Saints part.

10th in scoring in 2013
4th in yards in 2013

Sproles gone
Nothing has changes to make our running game better
C is a big question mark
LT is a small question mark

Actually, I see Sproles' leaving as making our running game better. His presence or absence usually dictated what the Saints were going to do with the ball. I also see moving on from an undersized center in DLP as being a positive to the run game.

TheOak · 04-24-2014, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Actually, I see Sproles' leaving as making our running game better. His presence or absence usually dictated what the Saints were going to do with the ball. I also see moving on from an undersized center in DLP as being a positive to the run game.

We agree on Sproles, bot you and I are in the minority.

For a C you don't want him Tackle sized, and it is more about mobility and Football IQ... DLP was bigger than Jeff Saturday. Centers usually fall into the 6'2-6'4" and 300-315.

Lelito 6'4" 315
DLP 6'3" 306
Saturday 6'2" 295

Mack arguably the best Center in the league 6'4" 311
Kelce arguably the 2nd best Center is 6'3" 295
Raiola arguably the 3rd best Center in the league is 6'1" 295

Besides we have a vertically challenged QB and there is a reason the majority of his passes are between the guards

Danno · 04-24-2014, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

We agree on Sproles, bot you and I are in the minority.

For a C you don't want him Tackle sized, and it is more about mobility and Football IQ... DLP was bigger than Jeff Saturday. Centers usually fall into the 6'2-6'4" and 300-315.

Lelito 6'4" 315
DLP 6'3" 306
Saturday 6'2" 295

Mack arguably the best Center in the league 6'4" 311
Kelce arguably the 2nd best Center is 6'3" 295
Raiola arguably the 3rd best Center in the league is 6'1" 295

Besides we have a vertically challenged QB and there is a reason the majority of his passes are between the guards

Marcus Martin - USC... 6'-3", 320
2nd rounder - New Orleans

TheOak · 04-24-2014, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Marcus Martin - USC... 6'-3", 320

2nd rounder - New Orleans

Need to see how he handles NFL caliber defenders.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p.../marcus-martin

WEAKNESSES: Only has one year of starting experience at center and is likely to remain at this position in the NFL due to his less than ideal height. Plays very low, which gives him a natural leverage advantage but also makes him prone to effective swim moves from taller defenders. Relies on his punch too much, over-extending and getting himself off-balance.

Spends too much time on the ground because he attempts to knock defenders over rather than simply mirroring them or working to sustain his blocks. Can be a step late in reacting to surprise blitzes. Good quickness to the second level but doesn't redirect well.

COMPARES TO: Alex Mack, Cleveland Browns -- Mack was among the more polished and talented centers in recent history when he left Cal and was selected by the Browns with the 21st overall pick of the 2009 draft. Martin isn't yet at this stage but his upside is clear, as is his grit and physicality. With dedication to his craft, Martin could emerge as a quality starter in the NFL.

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A lot of time on the ground doesn't bode well for pass protection.

04-24-2014, 10:36 AM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,707	Re: Power Rankings: Grading each NFL’s team’s offense Originally Posted by TheOak Its not that far from accurate on the Saints part. 10th in scoring in 2013 4th in yards in 2013 Sproles gone Nothing has changes to make our running game better C is a big question mark LT is a small question mark Actually, I see Sproles' leaving as making our running game better. His presence or absence usually dictated what the Saints were going to do with the ball. I also see moving on from an undersized center in DLP as being a positive to the run game. WhoDat!656 likes this.

04-24-2014, 11:05 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: Power Rankings: Grading each NFL’s team’s offense Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Actually, I see Sproles' leaving as making our running game better. His presence or absence usually dictated what the Saints were going to do with the ball. I also see moving on from an undersized center in DLP as being a positive to the run game. We agree on Sproles, bot you and I are in the minority. For a C you don't want him Tackle sized, and it is more about mobility and Football IQ... DLP was bigger than Jeff Saturday. Centers usually fall into the 6'2-6'4" and 300-315. Lelito 6'4" 315 DLP 6'3" 306 Saturday 6'2" 295 Mack arguably the best Center in the league 6'4" 311 Kelce arguably the 2nd best Center is 6'3" 295 Raiola arguably the 3rd best Center in the league is 6'1" 295 Besides we have a vertically challenged QB and there is a reason the majority of his passes are between the guards
	It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau

04-24-2014, 11:28 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Power Rankings: Grading each NFL’s team’s offense Originally Posted by TheOak We agree on Sproles, bot you and I are in the minority. For a C you don't want him Tackle sized, and it is more about mobility and Football IQ... DLP was bigger than Jeff Saturday. Centers usually fall into the 6'2-6'4" and 300-315. Lelito 6'4" 315 DLP 6'3" 306 Saturday 6'2" 295 Mack arguably the best Center in the league 6'4" 311 Kelce arguably the 2nd best Center is 6'3" 295 Raiola arguably the 3rd best Center in the league is 6'1" 295 Besides we have a vertically challenged QB and there is a reason the majority of his passes are between the guards Marcus Martin - USC... 6'-3", 320 2nd rounder - New Orleans

04-24-2014, 11:31 AM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: Power Rankings: Grading each NFL’s team’s offense Originally Posted by Danno Marcus Martin - USC... 6'-3", 320 2nd rounder - New Orleans Need to see how he handles NFL caliber defenders. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p.../marcus-martin WEAKNESSES: Only has one year of starting experience at center and is likely to remain at this position in the NFL due to his less than ideal height. Plays very low, which gives him a natural leverage advantage but also makes him prone to effective swim moves from taller defenders. Relies on his punch too much, over-extending and getting himself off-balance. Spends too much time on the ground because he attempts to knock defenders over rather than simply mirroring them or working to sustain his blocks. Can be a step late in reacting to surprise blitzes. Good quickness to the second level but doesn't redirect well. COMPARES TO: Alex Mack, Cleveland Browns -- Mack was among the more polished and talented centers in recent history when he left Cal and was selected by the Browns with the 21st overall pick of the 2009 draft. Martin isn't yet at this stage but his upside is clear, as is his grit and physicality. With dedication to his craft, Martin could emerge as a quality starter in the NFL. -------- A lot of time on the ground doesn't bode well for pass protection.
	It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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