3 takeaways from the New Orleans Saints Black & Gold scrimmage

AsylumGuido · 08-05-2014, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think this Ball kid can be special. I love the reports I'm reading about him. He does fit the Roman Harper role well, but better in coverage and likely an excellent special teams demon.

His statement about "what Harper was supposed to be" is contradictory though. Harper was very good as an in the box safety. He's describing Ball as an in the box safety. Harper was an in the box safety and was exactly the player he was supposed to be.

Yup. He should have said "all the player that Harper was and more" referencing his ability in coverage.

Danno · 08-05-2014, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yup. He should have said "all the player that Harper was and more" referencing his ability in coverage.

Exactly, and I think that's what we may have in Ball.

AsylumGuido · 08-05-2014, 10:11 AM

I was excited when we first signed Ball. Because of the style of football played in the CFL LB's must basically be safeties. With the three downs, wider field and 12 player teams, there is more of a need for the LB's to be able to cover the passing game be sure tacklers. Ball was clearly the best defensive player on the Argonauts. He would fit perfectly into Ryan's defense.

BTW, I was "Admiral" of the CFL Shreveport Pirates fan club, The Armada, back when we had the franchise. I have always been a big fan of the CFL.

Some of the gear from back in the day, along with a Seahawks cap I have to document for losing a bet with a Seattle fan.

That is former Saints starting QB, Billie Joe Tolliver on the cover of the yearbook and his signature on the cap in the following picture.

Utah_Saint · 08-05-2014, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yup. He should have said "all the player that Harper was and more" referencing his ability in coverage.

Yeah, lazy author should've written...

"The hard hitting, run stuffing, quarterback sacking, tackling machine, Roman Harper..."

He probably didn't realize you'd be reading this Danno.

Danno · 08-05-2014, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Yeah, lazy author should've written...

"The hard hitting, run stuffing, quarterback sacking, tackling machine, Roman Harper..."

He probably didn't realize you'd be reading this Danno.

You forgot "two time pro bowler".

08-05-2014, 09:11 AM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: 3 takeaways from the New Orleans Saints Black & Gold scrimmage Originally Posted by Danno I think this Ball kid can be special. I love the reports I'm reading about him. He does fit the Roman Harper role well, but better in coverage and likely an excellent special teams demon. His statement about "what Harper was supposed to be" is contradictory though. Harper was very good as an in the box safety. He's describing Ball as an in the box safety. Harper was an in the box safety and was exactly the player he was supposed to be. Yup. He should have said "all the player that Harper was and more" referencing his ability in coverage. Danno and hagan714 like this.

08-05-2014, 09:39 AM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: 3 takeaways from the New Orleans Saints Black & Gold scrimmage Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yup. He should have said "all the player that Harper was and more" referencing his ability in coverage. Exactly, and I think that's what we may have in Ball.

08-05-2014, 10:11 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: 3 takeaways from the New Orleans Saints Black & Gold scrimmage I was excited when we first signed Ball. Because of the style of football played in the CFL LB's must basically be safeties. With the three downs, wider field and 12 player teams, there is more of a need for the LB's to be able to cover the passing game be sure tacklers. Ball was clearly the best defensive player on the Argonauts. He would fit perfectly into Ryan's defense. BTW, I was "Admiral" of the CFL Shreveport Pirates fan club, The Armada, back when we had the franchise. I have always been a big fan of the CFL. Some of the gear from back in the day, along with a Seahawks cap I have to document for losing a bet with a Seattle fan. That is former Saints starting QB, Billie Joe Tolliver on the cover of the yearbook and his signature on the cap in the following picture. hagan714 likes this.

08-05-2014, 12:36 PM	#4
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: 3 takeaways from the New Orleans Saints Black & Gold scrimmage Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yup. He should have said "all the player that Harper was and more" referencing his ability in coverage. Yeah, lazy author should've written... "The hard hitting, run stuffing, quarterback sacking, tackling machine, Roman Harper..." He probably didn't realize you'd be reading this Danno.

08-05-2014, 12:39 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: 3 takeaways from the New Orleans Saints Black & Gold scrimmage Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Yeah, lazy author should've written... "The hard hitting, run stuffing, quarterback sacking, tackling machine, Roman Harper..." He probably didn't realize you'd be reading this Danno. You forgot "two time pro bowler".

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