Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start

jeanpierre · 10-23-2014, 08:02 AM

"The New Orleans Saints were on easy street at cornerback, for once, during the 2013 season. They weren't going to find much better than Keenan Lewis and Jabari Greer.

The tandem stood as one of the primary factors in such an over-achieving turnaround on defense last season. New Orleans was 8-2 when Lewis and Greer started together.

Greer then sustained what turned out to be a career-ending compound knee injury in Week 11 against the 49ers. The Saints are 6-10, including the postseason, since Greer left the starting lineup.

The second cornerback spot has since become a New Orleans-sized pothole..."

New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder | NOLA.com

jeanpierre · 10-23-2014, 08:04 AM

Love Holder's Analogy/Use of reference to New Orleans Streets...

Touchdown Avenue...

Gravel-fill Solutions...

This is one of his better articles...

Mr.Riaton · 10-23-2014, 08:14 AM

I would've liked to have landed Talib this off season...I wanted him here.

dizzle88 · 10-23-2014, 08:22 AM

Greer may have made a couple bad plays last season but the guy was very underrated as a CB.

Now we are reeling because P-rob is inconsistent, Corey white is just plain awful and SJB looks like he's never seen a route run at him before.

Corey white has allowed a perfect passer rating when thrown at him for 2 straight games, vs Dallas and Detroit

lee909 · 10-23-2014, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I would've liked to have landed Talib this off season...I wanted him here.

With hindsight he may have proved a better option than Byrd,having said that you could have Earl Thomas,Richard Sherman and Revis in the backfield and with no pass rush you going to get passed on
Not writing him off as he needs time to develop a understanding with KV.

lee909 · 10-23-2014, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I would've liked to have landed Talib this off season...I wanted him here.

With hindsight he may have proved a better option than Byrd,having said that you could have Earl Thomas,Richard Sherman and Revis in the backfield and with no pass rush you going to get passed on
Not writing him off as he needs time to develop a understanding with KV.

Euphoria · 10-23-2014, 09:45 AM

I think its more than just having talent. You can have all the talent in the world but if you don't put them in spots to make plays...

I am ready to part ways with Rob Ryan.

Get some up and coming D coach in here that is flying under the radar.

blackangold · 10-23-2014, 10:46 AM

I was really excited when we were talking to Brandon Browner. He would have been a great fit for us. When we didn't land him we were in trouble.

jeanpierre · 10-23-2014, 11:08 AM

I'd like to know about the pass rushers that declined to come here and why?!?

Rugby Saint II · 10-23-2014, 11:33 AM

Greer was the best we' had since McKenzie was here. I really miss him.

10-23-2014, 08:02 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start "The New Orleans Saints were on easy street at cornerback, for once, during the 2013 season. They weren't going to find much better than Keenan Lewis and Jabari Greer. The tandem stood as one of the primary factors in such an over-achieving turnaround on defense last season. New Orleans was 8-2 when Lewis and Greer started together. Greer then sustained what turned out to be a career-ending compound knee injury in Week 11 against the 49ers. The Saints are 6-10, including the postseason, since Greer left the starting lineup. The second cornerback spot has since become a New Orleans-sized pothole..." New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder \| NOLA.com MarchingOn likes this.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder Love Holder's Analogy/Use of reference to New Orleans Streets... Touchdown Avenue... Gravel-fill Solutions... This is one of his better articles... hagan714 likes this.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder I would've liked to have landed Talib this off season...I wanted him here. jeanpierre, dizzle88 and MarchingOn like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder Greer may have made a couple bad plays last season but the guy was very underrated as a CB. Now we are reeling because P-rob is inconsistent, Corey white is just plain awful and SJB looks like he's never seen a route run at him before. Corey white has allowed a perfect passer rating when thrown at him for 2 straight games, vs Dallas and Detroit

10-23-2014, 09:21 AM	#5
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton I would've liked to have landed Talib this off season...I wanted him here. With hindsight he may have proved a better option than Byrd,having said that you could have Earl Thomas,Richard Sherman and Revis in the backfield and with no pass rush you going to get passed on Not writing him off as he needs time to develop a understanding with KV. SaintFanInATLHELL and Mr.Riaton like this.

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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton I would've liked to have landed Talib this off season...I wanted him here. With hindsight he may have proved a better option than Byrd,having said that you could have Earl Thomas,Richard Sherman and Revis in the backfield and with no pass rush you going to get passed on Not writing him off as he needs time to develop a understanding with KV.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder I think its more than just having talent. You can have all the talent in the world but if you don't put them in spots to make plays... I am ready to part ways with Rob Ryan. Get some up and coming D coach in here that is flying under the radar.

10-23-2014, 10:46 AM	#8
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start I was really excited when we were talking to Brandon Browner. He would have been a great fit for us. When we didn't land him we were in trouble. dizzle88 likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start I'd like to know about the pass rushers that declined to come here and why?!? Barry from MS and K Major like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start Greer was the best we' had since McKenzie was here. I really miss him. nola_swammi likes this.

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