Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins

Danno · 10-29-2014, 01:34 PM

Vaccaro-Jenkins tension: Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro praised the way that former Saints veteran Roman Harper was “selfless” and helpful to him last season even though Vaccaro’s first-round draft status presumably threatened Harper’s job security.

On the flip side, Vaccaro told The Advocate’s Ramon Antonio Vargas that it wasn’t the same case with former Saints veteran Malcolm Jenkins, whom Vaccaro felt was less welcoming.

Harper is now with the rival Carolina Panthers, who will host his former team on Thursday night. Look for more on the reunion later.

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dizzle88 · 10-29-2014, 01:47 PM

Harper always seemed like the team first, selfless kind of guy

I remember how Harper reacted when Vaccaro was drafted, pretty much said he's here to take my spot but together we will make the defense better

Utah_Saint · 10-29-2014, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Harper always seemed like the team first, selfless kind of guy

I remember how Harper reacted when Vaccaro was drafted, pretty much said he's here to take my spot but together we will make the defense better

I got the same impression. Harper always seemed like team player.

SaintLeonard · 10-29-2014, 04:08 PM

I haven't even been signed up with this forum for a whole year, but even in last year's season, I thought Harper got a lot of unwarranted hate around here. Probably because he's from Bama and a lot of people here are die hard LSU fans.

Harper was a good player for the Saints.

Jenkins, on the other hand... He deserved every bit of his criticism.

Danno · 10-29-2014, 04:12 PM

Harper was a scapegoat. Some still believe he was the reason we lost the San Fran playoff game.

SaintLeonard · 10-29-2014, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Harper was a scapegoat. Some still believe he was the reason we lost the San Fran playoff game.

That game still makes me mad. I truly believe we would have beat the Giants in the NFCCG, had we escaped SF with a win. We were utterly dominant at home that year, more so than usual.

I blame Gregg Williams for that loss.

Danno · 10-29-2014, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by SaintLeonard

That game still makes me mad. I truly believe we would have beat the Giants in the NFCCG, had we escaped SF with a win. We were utterly dominant at home that year, more so than usual.

I blame Gregg Williams for that loss.

FIVE turnovers is why we lost. GW's decision to play Jenkins on Vernon Davis all game was second to that.

Mr.Riaton · 10-29-2014, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

FIVE turnovers is why we lost. GW's decision to play Jenkins on Vernon Davis all game was second to that.

I am amazed at how the five turnovers never get mentioned when talking to most Saints fans about that game. That is hands down the main reason we lost. No turnovers and that game wouldn't have even been close.

Danno · 10-29-2014, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I am amazed at how the five turnovers never get mentioned when talking to most Saints fans about that game. That is hands down the main reason we lost. No turnovers and that game wouldn't have even been close.

Agreed, we win by 2 scores even with Jenkins and Harper manning up on Davis all game.

dizzle88 · 10-29-2014, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Harper was a scapegoat. Some still believe he was the reason we lost the San Fran playoff game.

People gave harper grief when something went wrong (a lot of time not his assignment) and then wouldn't give him praise when he played well

He was the main reason we won the 2013 opener when he had two turnovers, a lot of people wouldn't give him praise.

10-29-2014, 01:34 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Vaccaro-Jenkins tension: Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro praised the way that former Saints veteran Roman Harper was “selfless” and helpful to him last season even though Vaccaro’s first-round draft status presumably threatened Harper’s job security. On the flip side, Vaccaro told The Advocate’s Ramon Antonio Vargas that it wasn’t the same case with former Saints veteran Malcolm Jenkins, whom Vaccaro felt was less welcoming. Harper is now with the rival Carolina Panthers, who will host his former team on Thursday night. Look for more on the reunion later. ESPN: The Worldwide Leader In Sports

10-29-2014, 01:47 PM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Harper always seemed like the team first, selfless kind of guy I remember how Harper reacted when Vaccaro was drafted, pretty much said he's here to take my spot but together we will make the defense better foreverfan and Utah_Saint like this.

10-29-2014, 02:29 PM	#3
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Originally Posted by dizzle88 Harper always seemed like the team first, selfless kind of guy I remember how Harper reacted when Vaccaro was drafted, pretty much said he's here to take my spot but together we will make the defense better I got the same impression. Harper always seemed like team player.

10-29-2014, 04:08 PM	#4
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins I haven't even been signed up with this forum for a whole year, but even in last year's season, I thought Harper got a lot of unwarranted hate around here. Probably because he's from Bama and a lot of people here are die hard LSU fans. Harper was a good player for the Saints. Jenkins, on the other hand... He deserved every bit of his criticism.

10-29-2014, 04:12 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Harper was a scapegoat. Some still believe he was the reason we lost the San Fran playoff game.

10-29-2014, 04:14 PM	#6
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Originally Posted by Danno Harper was a scapegoat. Some still believe he was the reason we lost the San Fran playoff game. That game still makes me mad. I truly believe we would have beat the Giants in the NFCCG, had we escaped SF with a win. We were utterly dominant at home that year, more so than usual. I blame Gregg Williams for that loss.

10-29-2014, 04:16 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Originally Posted by SaintLeonard That game still makes me mad. I truly believe we would have beat the Giants in the NFCCG, had we escaped SF with a win. We were utterly dominant at home that year, more so than usual. I blame Gregg Williams for that loss. FIVE turnovers is why we lost. GW's decision to play Jenkins on Vernon Davis all game was second to that. lumm0x, dizzle88 and Mr.Riaton like this.

10-29-2014, 06:20 PM	#8
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,287	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Originally Posted by Danno FIVE turnovers is why we lost. GW's decision to play Jenkins on Vernon Davis all game was second to that. I am amazed at how the five turnovers never get mentioned when talking to most Saints fans about that game. That is hands down the main reason we lost. No turnovers and that game wouldn't have even been close.

10-29-2014, 06:24 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton I am amazed at how the five turnovers never get mentioned when talking to most Saints fans about that game. That is hands down the main reason we lost. No turnovers and that game wouldn't have even been close. Agreed, we win by 2 scores even with Jenkins and Harper manning up on Davis all game.

10-29-2014, 04:15 PM	#10
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Vaccaro praises Harper, but not Jenkins Originally Posted by Danno Harper was a scapegoat. Some still believe he was the reason we lost the San Fran playoff game. People gave harper grief when something went wrong (a lot of time not his assignment) and then wouldn't give him praise when he played well He was the main reason we won the 2013 opener when he had two turnovers, a lot of people wouldn't give him praise.

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