Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito

06-21-2014, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Lelito doesn't have that squat(compact) look that Goody does. Lelito looks like he can get around well which really works to his advantage here in New Orleans.

Wonder how much of an adjustment it is for Drew to have a taller center in front of him.

I could see it either way. It could be tougher to work around a taller center and taking some time to get used to it

or it could be no big deal since he's dealt with linemen being taller than him his whole career.

MistaBigXXL · 06-22-2014, 11:54 AM

The article is a bit contradictory regarding his experience. However in summary it appears as if he's got quite a bit of practice at the position and all the skills/measurables to be very good.

"The New Orleans Saints plan to start someone at center that hasn't played a down at the position in the NFL."

"Lelito started at center in the Saints' final exhibition game in Miami last season..."

FinSaint · 06-23-2014, 02:03 AM

I don't really doubt his physical capabilities when it comes to playing the center position in the NFL, but I do worry about the mental side of the game with Lelito. Pre-snap reads and line-shifts were one of the biggest weaknesses of DLP and that's really something that'll only really develop when playing the game for real and not prancing around in shorts.

Granted he probably has the traits to lock that aspect of the game down with game experience, but there'll undoubtedly be an adjustment/learning period, which might force Brees to look at the roof of the building a couple of times.

rezburna · 06-23-2014, 02:21 AM

I'm excited to see what he can do. If he's not ready, I'm 100% confident Goodwin can step in and look like he did in 2009.

jeanpierre · 06-23-2014, 07:26 AM

Welcome news; actually surprised we signed Goodwin as Payton seemed more positive about Lelito going into the season than Brown at Left Tackle last season...

If Lelito isn't the starter, I think it'll be as much as we're thin at Guard than he's wouldn't be a good, competent Center in his first year at the position...

Crusader · 06-23-2014, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I don't really doubt his physical capabilities when it comes to playing the center position in the NFL, but I do worry about the mental side of the game with Lelito. Pre-snap reads and line-shifts were one of the biggest weaknesses of DLP and that's really something that'll only really develop when playing the game for real and not prancing around in shorts.

Granted he probably has the traits to lock that aspect of the game down with game experience, but there'll undoubtedly be an adjustment/learning period, which might force Brees to look at the roof of the building a couple of times.

When you don't have a lot of experience the physical tools become even more important. You can make up for a lot of mistakes on a footballfield by simply applying brute force.

vpheughan · 06-24-2014, 11:39 AM

The best written article since Ralphie's "What I Want For Christmas" paper. Anyone who can combine the position of center and the word snap in an article, well what can you say but A+++++++!

"Don't worry" said the circle. "I'll always be around!"

saintsfan1976 · 06-25-2014, 08:14 AM

If Lelito provides Brees with one more second than DLP I'd say we have our man.

I got tired of seeing DLP eaten alive by the bull rush.

SmashMouth · 06-28-2014, 12:20 PM

Nice to have change there... we need it.

Utah_Saint · 06-28-2014, 01:05 PM

I'm cautiously optimistic about Lelito but I can't help but remember the Bucs game last season. That was one of the worst performances we've seen from an O-lineman in a long time.
At least until the Charlie Brown fiasco at St. Louis.

06-21-2014, 05:23 PM	#11
Threaded by Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Lelito doesn't have that squat(compact) look that Goody does. Lelito looks like he can get around well which really works to his advantage here in New Orleans. Wonder how much of an adjustment it is for Drew to have a taller center in front of him. I could see it either way. It could be tougher to work around a taller center and taking some time to get used to it or it could be no big deal since he's dealt with linemen being taller than him his whole career.
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06-22-2014, 11:54 AM	#12
MistaBigXXL 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 133	Re: Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito The article is a bit contradictory regarding his experience. However in summary it appears as if he's got quite a bit of practice at the position and all the skills/measurables to be very good. "The New Orleans Saints plan to start someone at center that hasn't played a down at the position in the NFL." "Lelito started at center in the Saints' final exhibition game in Miami last season..."

06-23-2014, 02:03 AM	#13
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito I don't really doubt his physical capabilities when it comes to playing the center position in the NFL, but I do worry about the mental side of the game with Lelito. Pre-snap reads and line-shifts were one of the biggest weaknesses of DLP and that's really something that'll only really develop when playing the game for real and not prancing around in shorts. Granted he probably has the traits to lock that aspect of the game down with game experience, but there'll undoubtedly be an adjustment/learning period, which might force Brees to look at the roof of the building a couple of times.
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06-23-2014, 02:21 AM	#14
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito I'm excited to see what he can do. If he's not ready, I'm 100% confident Goodwin can step in and look like he did in 2009.

06-23-2014, 07:26 AM	#15
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito Welcome news; actually surprised we signed Goodwin as Payton seemed more positive about Lelito going into the season than Brown at Left Tackle last season... If Lelito isn't the starter, I think it'll be as much as we're thin at Guard than he's wouldn't be a good, competent Center in his first year at the position...

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06-23-2014, 08:33 AM	#16
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito Originally Posted by FinSaint I don't really doubt his physical capabilities when it comes to playing the center position in the NFL, but I do worry about the mental side of the game with Lelito. Pre-snap reads and line-shifts were one of the biggest weaknesses of DLP and that's really something that'll only really develop when playing the game for real and not prancing around in shorts. Granted he probably has the traits to lock that aspect of the game down with game experience, but there'll undoubtedly be an adjustment/learning period, which might force Brees to look at the roof of the building a couple of times. When you don't have a lot of experience the physical tools become even more important. You can make up for a lot of mistakes on a footballfield by simply applying brute force. halloween 65 likes this.

06-24-2014, 11:39 AM	#17
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,520	Re: Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito The best written article since Ralphie's "What I Want For Christmas" paper. Anyone who can combine the position of center and the word snap in an article, well what can you say but A+++++++! "Don't worry" said the circle. "I'll always be around!"
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06-25-2014, 08:14 AM	#18
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito If Lelito provides Brees with one more second than DLP I'd say we have our man. I got tired of seeing DLP eaten alive by the bull rush. halloween 65 likes this.

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06-28-2014, 01:05 PM	#20
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Transition to center a snap so far for New Orleans Saints' Tim Lelito I'm cautiously optimistic about Lelito but I can't help but remember the Bucs game last season. That was one of the worst performances we've seen from an O-lineman in a long time. At least until the Charlie Brown fiasco at St. Louis. AliJee likes this.

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