Saints sign 3 tryout players today to 90 camp roster

exile · 05-19-2014, 08:47 AM

Interesting signing. But at a 4.56 / 40 I doubt he clones Sproles.

"Strozier (5-feet-7, 180 pounds) was actually a standout cornerback for the Green Wave last year. But he spent time at both positions in college, and Saints coach Sean Payton said on Saturday that Strozier chose to try out as a running back.

“To his credit, I think he felt his chances were better with his size at that position than maybe playing defensive back,” Payton said. “I know he was their player of the year on defense and played a big role in their success. Very quickly you can see why. He is smart and he understands what we are doing, and it seems to come pretty quickly to him."

Saints sign two rookies after auditions - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

TheOak · 05-19-2014, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by exile

Interesting signing. But at a 4.56 / 40 I doubt he clones Sproles.

[I]"Strozier (5-feet-7, 180 pounds) was actually a standout cornerback for the Green Wave last year. But he spent time at both positions in college, and Saints coach Sean Payton said on Saturday that Strozier chose to try out as a running back.

“To his credit, I think he felt his chances were better with his size at that position than maybe playing defensive back,” Payton said. “I know he was their player of the year on defense and played a big role in their success. Very quickly you can see why. He is smart and he understands what we are doing, and it seems to come pretty quickly to him."

Darrren Sproles 5'6" 187
40YD 4.47
20 2.62
10 1.55
3 cone 6.96

Derrick Strozier 5'7" 180
40YD Low 4.46
20 2.58
10 1.57
3 cone 6.99

They are a lot closer than you think in measurables.

exile · 05-19-2014, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

They are a lot closer than you think in measurables.

My point was that he doesn't have near the skill at RB that Sproles has and still consistently runs a bit slower. But stranger things have happened I guess.

Cruize · 05-19-2014, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

They are a lot closer than you think in measurables.

They are a LONG way apart as football players.

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Saints sign 3 tryout players today to 90 camp roster Interesting signing. But at a 4.56 / 40 I doubt he clones Sproles. "Strozier (5-feet-7, 180 pounds) was actually a standout cornerback for the Green Wave last year. But he spent time at both positions in college, and Saints coach Sean Payton said on Saturday that Strozier chose to try out as a running back. “To his credit, I think he felt his chances were better with his size at that position than maybe playing defensive back,” Payton said. “I know he was their player of the year on defense and played a big role in their success. Very quickly you can see why. He is smart and he understands what we are doing, and it seems to come pretty quickly to him." Saints sign two rookies after auditions - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Saints sign 3 tryout players today to 90 camp roster Originally Posted by exile Interesting signing. But at a 4.56 / 40 I doubt he clones Sproles. [I]"Strozier (5-feet-7, 180 pounds) was actually a standout cornerback for the Green Wave last year. But he spent time at both positions in college, and Saints coach Sean Payton said on Saturday that Strozier chose to try out as a running back. “To his credit, I think he felt his chances were better with his size at that position than maybe playing defensive back,” Payton said. “I know he was their player of the year on defense and played a big role in their success. Very quickly you can see why. He is smart and he understands what we are doing, and it seems to come pretty quickly to him." Darrren Sproles 5'6" 187 40YD 4.47 20 2.62 10 1.55 3 cone 6.96 Derrick Strozier 5'7" 180 40YD Low 4.46 20 2.58 10 1.57 3 cone 6.99 They are a lot closer than you think in measurables. Danno, SapperSaint, mleg1972 and 1 others like this.

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Saints sign 3 tryout players today to 90 camp roster Originally Posted by TheOak They are a lot closer than you think in measurables. My point was that he doesn't have near the skill at RB that Sproles has and still consistently runs a bit slower. But stranger things have happened I guess.
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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Saints sign 3 tryout players today to 90 camp roster Originally Posted by TheOak They are a lot closer than you think in measurables. They are a LONG way apart as football players. Joker likes this.
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