Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas

QBREES9 · 09-26-2014, 10:57 PM

The New Orleans Saints have listed Jonathan Goodwin as questionable for Sunday night's game in Dallas, raising the prospect that second-year pro Tim Lelito will start at center for the first time.

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Goodwin injured his left ankle during the second half of New Orleans' 20-9 victory over Minnesota last Sunday. He was replaced with 6 minutes left in the third quarter by Lelito.

Goodwin did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and was limited in Friday's practice.

Lelito filled in only at guard as a rookie, and his first career-action at center last Sunday got off to an inauspicious start.

Quarterback Drew Brees, standing in shotgun formation, was unable to handle Lelito's first snap and the play went for a drive-stalling loss.

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WHODATINCA · 09-26-2014, 11:03 PM

I hope we don't start Goodwin if there is any question about his ankle. We need a good center -- and Lelito handled pass protection well. We'll be OK.

halloween 65 · 09-26-2014, 11:55 PM

I hope he turns into the stud C that I want??We'll see.

saintsfan1976 · 09-27-2014, 09:41 AM

Yawn.

Lelito will be fine

Danno · 09-27-2014, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Yawn.

Lelito will be fine

Agree, it was neck and neck all through traing camp so I doubt we'll notice any drop off at all.

I'm glad he got his feet wet last week. The butterflies have probably simmered down a bit.

dizzle88 · 09-27-2014, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Agree, it was neck and neck all through traing camp so I doubt we'll notice any drop off at all.

I'm glad he got his feet wet last week. The butterflies have probably simmered down a bit.

Terron Armstead showed first game jitters and is now developing into a very good Left tackle, I think lelito could have the same progression with more playing time

|Mitch| · 09-27-2014, 11:25 AM

Besides one bad snap last week, Lelito was fine... Some might say Lelito coming in was actually a improvement

Danno · 09-27-2014, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Besides one bad snap last week, Lelito was fine... Some might say Lelito coming in was actually a improvement

PFF says so, and that snap was on Brees.

NonieT · 09-27-2014, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Besides one bad snap last week, Lelito was fine... Some might say Lelito coming in was actually a improvement

The pass blocking was certainly better and as Danno pointed out in another thread the run blocking was just as good. The guy is a mauler.

09-26-2014, 10:57 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas The New Orleans Saints have listed Jonathan Goodwin as questionable for Sunday night's game in Dallas, raising the prospect that second-year pro Tim Lelito will start at center for the first time. Related Stories Vikings QB Matt Cassel breaks foot vs. Saints The Associated Press Saints-Cowboys Preview The Associated Press Drew Brees tops 300 yards in first fantasy showing of 2014 SB Nation Saints see offense headed in right direction The Associated Press Injuries, Vikings D beginning to slow down Saints ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports Goodwin injured his left ankle during the second half of New Orleans' 20-9 victory over Minnesota last Sunday. He was replaced with 6 minutes left in the third quarter by Lelito. Goodwin did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and was limited in Friday's practice. Lelito filled in only at guard as a rookie, and his first career-action at center last Sunday got off to an inauspicious start. Quarterback Drew Brees, standing in shotgun formation, was unable to handle Lelito's first snap and the play went for a drive-stalling loss. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/saints-...2647--nfl.html
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WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas I hope we don't start Goodwin if there is any question about his ankle. We need a good center -- and Lelito handled pass protection well. We'll be OK.

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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: Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas I hope he turns into the stud C that I want??We'll see.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas Yawn. Lelito will be fine Danno likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Yawn. Lelito will be fine Agree, it was neck and neck all through traing camp so I doubt we'll notice any drop off at all. I'm glad he got his feet wet last week. The butterflies have probably simmered down a bit. dizzle88 likes this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas Originally Posted by Danno Agree, it was neck and neck all through traing camp so I doubt we'll notice any drop off at all. I'm glad he got his feet wet last week. The butterflies have probably simmered down a bit. Terron Armstead showed first game jitters and is now developing into a very good Left tackle, I think lelito could have the same progression with more playing time

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas Besides one bad snap last week, Lelito was fine... Some might say Lelito coming in was actually a improvement

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Besides one bad snap last week, Lelito was fine... Some might say Lelito coming in was actually a improvement PFF says so, and that snap was on Brees.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Saints likely to start backup center vs. Dallas Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Besides one bad snap last week, Lelito was fine... Some might say Lelito coming in was actually a improvement The pass blocking was certainly better and as Danno pointed out in another thread the run blocking was just as good. The guy is a mauler.
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