New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri

06-07-2014, 08:06 PM

One under the radar prospect to look at this year is Alabama safety Vinnie Sunseri. In Tuscaloosa, his stats were not staggering; he recorded 31 tackles in 13 games in 2011 and 54 tackles, including 6 tackles for loss, in 14 games in 2012. However he started 2013 fast getting 2 pick sixes in his first two games. Unfortunately, after 2 games, his 2013 campaign was cut short due to a torn ACL, which he has recovered from at a remarkable pace.

Sunseri will be joining Jairus Byrd, Kenny Vaccaro, Rafael Bush, and Marcus Ball in the safety group. Despite the level of talent, Sunseri can possibly overtake Ball on the depth chart. If not, he will be the 5th safety, which isn’t the worst position to be in. Last year, Rob Ryan kept 5 safeties on the roster and used them all extensively throughout different points in the season in his unique 3-4 safety lineups. So though he won’t start, Sunseri may still see some playing time in special packages.

New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri

Danno · 06-07-2014, 09:13 PM

He went to Bama, he'll never be given a fair shake by Saints fans. Been there, seen it.

Seer1 · 06-07-2014, 09:19 PM

Pretty old school thing these days to confuse Saints fans with LSU fans...

exile · 06-07-2014, 09:34 PM

I'll root for the guy even though it will aggravate Danno.

lsutigerfan · 06-07-2014, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

He went to Bama, he'll never be given a fair shake by Saints fans. Been there, seen it.

If that was the case I wouldn't have asked god to gift wrap us CJ Mosely. If Vinnie is good we will love him.

BTW, I was one of the few who was a Roman Harper supporter.

Danno · 06-07-2014, 09:45 PM

Sorry, I didn't mean all saints fans, just the majority. I visit too many sites that hate everything Alabama and lumped some of you in that group.
I'd say about half here don't care that he went to Alabama

rezburna · 06-07-2014, 09:54 PM

I hated the pick when I first saw it, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought he might be a steal. Future pro bowler. I love a ball hawk.

Danno · 06-07-2014, 10:03 PM

I see a lot of Sammy Knight in the guy. A heady player always around the ball, just not a super athlete.

Perhaps a more modern comparison would be Jim Leonhard

halloween 65 · 06-07-2014, 10:34 PM

If he is as good as Harper with better cover slills I would be estatic. I loved Harper in SS mode.

ScottF · 06-08-2014, 12:22 AM

I was surprised to see that he was born in 'bama; the whole family is from Pittsburgh.
I see him making the team based on his ST skills

06-07-2014, 08:06 PM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046 Rating: (0 votes - average) One under the radar prospect to look at this year is Alabama safety Vinnie Sunseri. In Tuscaloosa, his stats were not staggering; he recorded 31 tackles in 13 games in 2011 and 54 tackles, including 6 tackles for loss, in 14 games in 2012. However he started 2013 fast getting 2 pick sixes in his first two games. Unfortunately, after 2 games, his 2013 campaign was cut short due to a torn ACL, which he has recovered from at a remarkable pace. Sunseri will be joining Jairus Byrd, Kenny Vaccaro, Rafael Bush, and Marcus Ball in the safety group. Despite the level of talent, Sunseri can possibly overtake Ball on the depth chart. If not, he will be the 5th safety, which isn’t the worst position to be in. Last year, Rob Ryan kept 5 safeties on the roster and used them all extensively throughout different points in the season in his unique 3-4 safety lineups. So though he won’t start, Sunseri may still see some playing time in special packages. New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri Last edited by papz; 06-08-2014 at 09:12 AM..
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06-07-2014, 09:13 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri He went to Bama, he'll never be given a fair shake by Saints fans. Been there, seen it.

06-07-2014, 09:19 PM	#3
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri Pretty old school thing these days to confuse Saints fans with LSU fans...

06-07-2014, 09:34 PM	#4
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri I'll root for the guy even though it will aggravate Danno. SmashMouth likes this.
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06-07-2014, 09:42 PM	#5
lsutigerfan 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: born And raised in NOLA, now live in Los Angeles Posts: 811	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri Originally Posted by Danno He went to Bama, he'll never be given a fair shake by Saints fans. Been there, seen it. If that was the case I wouldn't have asked god to gift wrap us CJ Mosely. If Vinnie is good we will love him. BTW, I was one of the few who was a Roman Harper supporter.

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06-07-2014, 09:45 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri Sorry, I didn't mean all saints fans, just the majority. I visit too many sites that hate everything Alabama and lumped some of you in that group. I'd say about half here don't care that he went to Alabama Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-07-2014, 09:54 PM	#7
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri I hated the pick when I first saw it, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought he might be a steal. Future pro bowler. I love a ball hawk. hagan714 and SmashMouth like this.

06-07-2014, 10:03 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri I see a lot of Sammy Knight in the guy. A heady player always around the ball, just not a super athlete. Perhaps a more modern comparison would be Jim Leonhard

06-07-2014, 10:34 PM	#9
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri If he is as good as Harper with better cover slills I would be estatic. I loved Harper in SS mode.

06-08-2014, 12:22 AM	#10
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: New Orleans Saints: Why to watch Vinnie Sunseri I was surprised to see that he was born in 'bama; the whole family is from Pittsburgh. I see him making the team based on his ST skills

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