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jeanpierre 08-06-2014 06:21 PM

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Corey White has picked it up the last few days...

Seahawks12th 08-06-2014 06:25 PM

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I followed Brandon Cooks for a while in college, very explosive. How is he looking for y'all?

Utah_Saint 08-06-2014 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Seahawks12th (Post 602572)
I followed Brandon Cooks for a while in college, very explosive. How is he looking for y'all?

He's having a monster camp.

Some in the press have already dubbed him the leading candidate for offensive rookie of the year.

That being said, it remains to be seen how he'll do in real game situations, but he's been outstanding so far.

K Major 08-06-2014 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 602569)
Corey White has picked it up the last few days...

Yep and he is only going to get better.

Early on last season there were quite a few fans who wanted to run this young gun out of town. He has shown flashes to be a very productive corner.

jeanpierre 08-07-2014 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 602596)
Yep and he is only going to get better.

Early on last season there were quite a few fans who wanted to run this young gun out of town. He has shown flashes to be a very productive corner.

Don't get that - White finally gets on the playing field and he improved each game as he gained experience unlike the safeties we used to have who got exposed more and more...

They don't develop if you don't play 'em...

jeanpierre 08-07-2014 07:25 AM

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Mike Triplett Blog -

"Three guys who haven't been mentioned too often throughout training camp were singled out for making some nice plays Wednesday -- receiver Robert Meachem and rookie linebackers Khairi Fortt and Ronald Powell. Although younger receivers Brandin Cooks and Nick Toon stood out more earlier in camp, Meachem proved last year that he won't be easily removed from the lineup since he's so reliable as a blocker and deep-route runner. That battle for the fourth receiver job between Meachem and Toon will be compelling all summer. … As for Fortt and Powell, they've battled the age-old issue of trying to play at full speed while still learning and thinking too much. But as they get more comfortable, their athleticism is starting to show up more..."

Contracts for Lofton, Hawthorne are handicapping the defense the way Will Smith, Sedrick Ellis and Roman Harper's contracts limited the defense; gotta get those younger, faster, stronger players on the field...

hagan714 08-07-2014 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 602631)
Contracts for Lofton, Hawthorne are handicapping the defense the way Will Smith, Sedrick Ellis and Roman Harper's contracts limited the defense; gotta get those younger, faster, stronger players on the field...

The saints will remain strapped at MLB since we have done little to address that issue. I still need to see if these mid round picks can stay on the field and pan out.

hagan714 08-07-2014 10:11 PM

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Corey is back in the middle i bet. that is were he belongs. i understand the start of camp he was playing outside, since then he has moved back to his nickle and dime position. Prod has stepped in and showed he is ready to play, so that experiment came to end pretty quick. white needs more time before he is ready to try the outside again

jeanpierre 08-08-2014 06:44 AM

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Corey is back in the middle i bet. that is were he belongs. i understand the start of camp he was playing outside, since then he has moved back to his nickle and dime position. Prod has stepped in and showed he is ready to play, so that experiment came to end pretty quick. white needs more time before he is ready to try the outside again

Say keep marching him out there now, during the preseason, and see what you got that way you can address needs during the next offseason and/or draft, he only gets better if he gets repetitions...

Saw White as more of a Safety, but the physical press corner may be his ticket...

jeanpierre 08-10-2014 07:28 AM

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"Rookie receiver Brandin Cooks is one of those guys who lets his play on the field do the talking for him. Luckily for the New Orleans Saints, Cooks has the volume cranked all the way up." - Mike Triplett

Source: New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks humble after big debut - ESPN

Hand it to the Saints Staff, they looked like they hit a home run so far on this kid; really, really like his disposition, non-prima-donna attitude...

hagan714 08-10-2014 08:39 AM

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ok White still has issue when he is chasing a play and has too track the ball. but i sure did not see any players below him on the depth chart that are going to push him.

jeanpierre 08-11-2014 05:27 AM

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"Cornerback Corey White's interception toward the end of Sunday's practice highlighted a dominant day for the secondary. And it was another nice moment for White, who can't be ruled out of the No. 2 cornerback competition, especially since Patrick Robinson missed the second half of Sunday's practice for an undisclosed reason. ... The Saints' defense won the day overall, especially during a series of hurry-up drills at the end of practice. First, quarterback Luke McCown and the starters went 4-and-out with three pass break-ups and a would-be sack by linebacker Parys Haralson. Then White intercepted Griffin when the second units were in. Each QB then got another crack, including Hail Mary attempts. McCown's Hail Mary attempt was batted down by tight end Jimmy Graham, who was moonlighting as a safety. Then Griffin found redemption with a Hail Mary touchdown pass to tight end Benjamin Watson (who was actually playing tight end)."

Triplett - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

jeanpierre 08-11-2014 05:28 AM

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Is it me or does Mike Triplett sound like Ray Romano's character Raymond?!?

brees84 08-11-2014 01:28 PM

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Warren is having a great camp. No ups and downs with this guy. I wonder what they do with him? roster spot? red-shirt him? PS?

jeanpierre 08-12-2014 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brees84 (Post 603331)
Warren is having a great camp. No ups and downs with this guy. I wonder what they do with him? roster spot? red-shirt him? PS?

It'd be a real head-scratcher if this guy doesn't make the team...

hagan714 08-12-2014 04:27 PM

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more safeties than CB if need be.

I believe CB will be a high priority in next year draft. PRob and champ are already limping. to odds on favorite right now for the bottom of the first

Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State
Jalen Mills, CB, LSU


I am still keeping my eye on Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford i really would like to see him to continue to improve. Cooks and TY together would be deadly. love his attitude after he catches the ball. YAC love it

jeanpierre 08-12-2014 05:17 PM

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Really, really wanted CB Walt Aikens, Liberty who the Dolphins are converting to a safety - d'oh!!!

This guy is a true press corner and would thrive in Ryan's system...

jeanpierre 08-13-2014 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 603486)
more safeties than CB if need be.

I believe CB will be a high priority in next year draft. PRob and champ are already limping. to odds on favorite right now for the bottom of the first

Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State
Jalen Mills, CB, LSU


I am still keeping my eye on Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford i really would like to see him to continue to improve. Cooks and TY together would be deadly. love his attitude after he catches the ball. YAC love it


It's still very early, but Jean-Baptiste looks like a multi-year development project which is disappointing for a second round pick - the very reason why I didn't want to take him...

Danno 08-13-2014 08:30 AM

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It's still very early, but Jean-Baptiste looks like a multi-year development project which is disappointing for a second round pick - the very reason why I didn't want to take him...

Yep, he was a 3rd round project that we took too early, but he wouldn't have been there when we picked next.

McGriff is an excellent DB coach so maybe he can coach him up at least enough to contribute in a few packages.

He just doesn't look fluid to me. Kinda stork like. Reminds me of Michael Hawthorne several years back.

hagan714 08-13-2014 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 603603)

It's still very early, but Jean-Baptiste looks like a multi-year development project which is disappointing for a second round pick - the very reason why I didn't want to take him...

See i agree to a point but i tempered by disappointment in the pick because of all the DBs left on the board at that point i can see the huge upside the kid might have. So in a few years he may become one of the best DBs in the draft.

he was not my selection but i understand the gamble and why they took him. hell of a risk i admit.

i am disappointed we stopped there at 1 CB.

jeanpierre 08-13-2014 05:39 PM

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Well Miami is screwing up a perfectly good press corner in Walt Aikens down in Miami right now that I wanted in the fourth round (Miami took him with previous pick, Pierre Desir went the following pick; we took Fort which is fine, but he really was a third rounder)...

Despite the physical, punishment of the play, NFL careers really are delicate balance of chance and timing...

jeanpierre 08-14-2014 10:52 AM

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Sean Payton wants Greenbrier to be Saints' permanent training camp home | NOLA.com

jeanpierre 08-15-2014 07:11 AM

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Shreveport Times: Saints wrap up training camp


jeanpierre 08-16-2014 11:09 AM

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Next practice is Sunday at Saints HQ, right?


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