Originally Posted by Danno (Post 595775)

The problem is that I think it'll take a couple, maybe three years to fully develop. If he doesn't produce like a pro-bowler in year one, many people will proclaim him to be a bust and we shoulda picked so and so, and I told ya' so...

Look how many people proclaim Corey White (a 5th rounder) to be a bust after only one year (and yes, I'm purposely ignoring the Spag season).

Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 595777)

The what season?:bng:

I think with corey, I tend to compare his play to that of malcolm jenkins (obviously malcolm was a first rounder though)

They both give 100% effort on the field, they both have plays that made you think "WOW, maybe the light bulb has come on" and then have an equally as bad play that makes you cringe.

Corey's still young, he needs some time. For a 5th rounder he has tons of potential, consistency is his downfall in my opinion

Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 595710)

well it appears that middle seam route will still be an issue this year. i am not sure if champ still has the quickness to shut that down and i do not for see any 5 and dime guys being able to step up just yet either.

so the glaring lack of up grading a passing down ILB will loom large again this year, it appears. as will the flats having Haralson as our best OLB and from what it looks like our only OLB with any real coverage skill.

funny you address and stress pass rush which was solid last year and you do not address the number one pass routes to beat that same rush. i am puzzled a bit.

I really thought the saints would have drafted some defense to plug this hole. no Khairi Fortt is not the answer. if we get lucky and he stays healthy he is a two to three year project at best. I really have trouble seeing this guy as a 3 down LB and still question the first two downs. Instincts and reaction time needs some serious work.

neither OLB we drafted can cover at this point either and by all odds will never be as good as Haralson. So the saints off season moves for LB is full of question marks. i see much of the same ol same ol style for next year. great pass rush poor defense defending the offenses counter routes against our pass rush.

wait and see i guess. pray for the best

Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 595727)

i am hoping and do believe the special teams coverage has been improved.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 595877)

I actually LIKE Corey White. His style of play and experience as a safety ans slot corner are valuable. Good to have as depth when we discover Champ Bailey is gassed...