Looking ahead to @DET

VegasSaint9 · 10-06-2014, 03:06 PM

I've been praying for us to draft a linebacker with our first or second round picks for the last 3 years or so. Historically the best linebackers, or defensive talent in general is drafted in the first two rounds. We haven't had two second round picks in the last 2/3 drafts, but still we need one badly. I was hoping for Jerry Attaouchu in the second. Seeing as SJB has nothing to offer this year it looks like it would've been the right move.

SloMotion · 10-06-2014, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

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Stafford will come out slinging to test our D though, pass rush is as vital as ever for us if we hope to stop him

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Pressure on Stafford. Give him the time we gave Glennon, et al - we are gonna get burned for 400yds+ passing.

Well, right now after the Buffalo game, MattFord and the offense are taking the heat for only scoring 7pts (the other 7 were on a Rashean Mathis interception). They're loaded with first and second round draft picks that just aren't living up to their billing. Golden Tate'll burn you, though,

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The general consensus is Stafford is holding on to the ball too long and is lost without Megatron, despite having been given multiple offensive weapons this season. He did seem to be turning it around from a tough last season, but the Buffalo game showed he can still be rattled back there with some pressure.

Johnson has a lingering ankle injury that was aggravated vs the Bills. It's being bandied about that he should rest Wk #6 vs the Vikings so he'll be in better shape & available Wk #7 vs the Saints.

It's not looking too good for the Lions here on out ... just sayin',

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billyt81 · 10-08-2014, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by VegasSaint9

I've been praying for us to draft a linebacker with our first or second round picks for the last 3 years or so. Historically the best linebackers, or defensive talent in general is drafted in the first two rounds. We haven't had two second round picks in the last 2/3 drafts, but still we need one badly. I was hoping for Jerry Attaouchu in the second. Seeing as SJB has nothing to offer this year it looks like it would've been the right move.

What don't any of our linebackers remind you of Levontae David?

dizzle88 · 10-08-2014, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by billyt81

What don't any of our linebackers remind you of Levontae David?

Because of Joe Vitt.

saintsfan1976 · 10-09-2014, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by billyt81

What don't any of our linebackers remind you of Levontae David?

Because he is a unique talent. So is Patrick Willis. Those kinds of players don't exist every draft.

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Because of Joe Vitt.

So Tampa made him who he is? The crappy head coach and his crappy staff?

10-06-2014, 03:06 PM	#1
VegasSaint9 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 360	Re: Looking ahead to @DET I've been praying for us to draft a linebacker with our first or second round picks for the last 3 years or so. Historically the best linebackers, or defensive talent in general is drafted in the first two rounds. We haven't had two second round picks in the last 2/3 drafts, but still we need one badly. I was hoping for Jerry Attaouchu in the second. Seeing as SJB has nothing to offer this year it looks like it would've been the right move.

10-06-2014, 04:02 PM	#2
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Looking ahead to @DET Originally Posted by dizzle88 ... Stafford will come out slinging to test our D though, pass rush is as vital as ever for us if we hope to stop him Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Pressure on Stafford. Give him the time we gave Glennon, et al - we are gonna get burned for 400yds+ passing. Well, right now after the Buffalo game, MattFord and the offense are taking the heat for only scoring 7pts (the other 7 were on a Rashean Mathis interception). They're loaded with first and second round draft picks that just aren't living up to their billing. Golden Tate'll burn you, though, . The general consensus is Stafford is holding on to the ball too long and is lost without Megatron, despite having been given multiple offensive weapons this season. He did seem to be turning it around from a tough last season, but the Buffalo game showed he can still be rattled back there with some pressure. Johnson has a lingering ankle injury that was aggravated vs the Bills. It's being bandied about that he should rest Wk #6 vs the Vikings so he'll be in better shape & available Wk #7 vs the Saints. It's not looking too good for the Lions here on out ... just sayin', . hagan714 likes this.

10-08-2014, 02:42 PM	#3
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Looking ahead to @DET Originally Posted by VegasSaint9 I've been praying for us to draft a linebacker with our first or second round picks for the last 3 years or so. Historically the best linebackers, or defensive talent in general is drafted in the first two rounds. We haven't had two second round picks in the last 2/3 drafts, but still we need one badly. I was hoping for Jerry Attaouchu in the second. Seeing as SJB has nothing to offer this year it looks like it would've been the right move. What don't any of our linebackers remind you of Levontae David?

10-08-2014, 04:03 PM	#4
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,541	Re: Looking ahead to @DET Originally Posted by billyt81 What don't any of our linebackers remind you of Levontae David? Because of Joe Vitt.

10-09-2014, 06:04 AM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,037 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Looking ahead to @DET Originally Posted by billyt81 What don't any of our linebackers remind you of Levontae David? Because he is a unique talent. So is Patrick Willis. Those kinds of players don't exist every draft. Originally Posted by dizzle88 Because of Joe Vitt. So Tampa made him who he is? The crappy head coach and his crappy staff?

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