Saints rookie film review: If everything translates, linebacker Davis Tull could prove to be a steal for New Orleans

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Davis Tull didn’t belong in the Southern Conference.

Plenty of quality football players pass through that conference, and some even succeed in the NFL. But watching Tull, who starred for Tennessee-Chattanooga, play against that level of competition, it almost seemed unfair.

It became worse in nonconference games, when Tennessee-Chattanooga played the likes of Tennessee Tech. In those games, Tull, who was picked by the Saints in the fifth-round of the NFL draft, almost made a mockery of the proceedings.

Down after down, play after player, he was in the backfield, creating pressure or making life miserable for the quarterback. There’s one play against Tennessee Tech from last season when Tull trucked not one, but two running backs serving in protection and had the quarterback dead-to-rights. The only person who could stop him was a teammate, who tripped and took out his legs.

The performance was stunning. From start to finish, he was in the backfield, making the other players on the field look like props and standees. No one could stop him.

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Danno · 05-07-2015, 08:46 AM

Really looking forward to seeing what this guy can do.

hagan714 · 05-07-2015, 09:20 AM

Mr Curiosity of the draft. he has me wondering and waiting

SmashMouth · 05-07-2015, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Mr Curiosity of the draft. he has me wondering and waiting

Hopefully the ghost of Greenbrier won't spook him.

jeanpierre · 05-07-2015, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Hopefully the ghost of Greenbrier won't spook him.

Bad JuJu, we need to move camp back here...

saintsfan1976 · 05-07-2015, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Bad JuJu, we need to move camp back here...

It wasn't the restaurant, it was the cooks.

jeanpierre · 05-07-2015, 12:56 PM

There was NO pass rush last season, none, nothing, nada...

Our linebackers barely registered on the screen...

It starts with the line play on both sides of the ball...

And our front seven on defense has been abyssmal!!!

Boutte · 05-07-2015, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

There was NO pass rush last season, none, nothing, nada...

Our linebackers barely registered on the screen...

It starts with the line play on both sides of the ball...

And our front seven on defense has been abyssmal!!!

I just don't understand it. I was so pumped about our D line after 20103 season. The idea of seeing Jordan, Hicks and Jenkins all playing in a Pro Bowl didn't seem far fetched to me. Add Foster and Walker and I was thinking best D'Line in the business. Now they're crap?

foreverfan · 05-07-2015, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Boutte

I just don't understand it. I was so pumped about our D line after 20103 season. The idea of seeing Jordan, Hicks and Jenkins all playing in a Pro Bowl didn't seem far fetched to me. Add Foster and Walker and I was thinking best D'Line in the business. Now they're crap?

Don't worry... we all did.

Danno · 05-07-2015, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Boutte

I just don't understand it. I was so pumped about our D line after 20103 season. The idea of seeing Jordan, Hicks and Jenkins all playing in a Pro Bowl didn't seem far fetched to me. Add Foster and Walker and I was thinking best D'Line in the business. Now they're crap?

No, they aren't crap, they just had a crappy season. Our #2 CB plan failed miserably and we paid a hefty price for it. Cam Jordan apparently read all his headlines instead of working hard.

I suspect this season will be a lot different.

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Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Davis Tull didn’t belong in the Southern Conference. Plenty of quality football players pass through that conference, and some even succeed in the NFL. But watching Tull, who starred for Tennessee-Chattanooga, play against that level of competition, it almost seemed unfair. It became worse in nonconference games, when Tennessee-Chattanooga played the likes of Tennessee Tech. In those games, Tull, who was picked by the Saints in the fifth-round of the NFL draft, almost made a mockery of the proceedings. Down after down, play after player, he was in the backfield, creating pressure or making life miserable for the quarterback. There’s one play against Tennessee Tech from last season when Tull trucked not one, but two running backs serving in protection and had the quarterback dead-to-rights. The only person who could stop him was a teammate, who tripped and took out his legs. The performance was stunning. From start to finish, he was in the backfield, making the other players on the field look like props and standees. No one could stop him. Read more: Saints rookie film review: If everything translates, linebacker Davis Tull could prove to be a steal for New Orleans \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana Attached Thumbnails jeanpierre likes this.
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints rookie film review: If everything translates, linebacker Davis Tull could prove to be a steal for New Orleans Originally Posted by hagan714 Mr Curiosity of the draft. he has me wondering and waiting Hopefully the ghost of Greenbrier won't spook him.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints rookie film review: If everything translates, linebacker Davis Tull could prove to be a steal for New Orleans There was NO pass rush last season, none, nothing, nada... Our linebackers barely registered on the screen... It starts with the line play on both sides of the ball... And our front seven on defense has been abyssmal!!! spkb25 and brees84 like this.

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Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Saints rookie film review: If everything translates, linebacker Davis Tull could prove to be a steal for New Orleans Originally Posted by jeanpierre There was NO pass rush last season, none, nothing, nada... Our linebackers barely registered on the screen... It starts with the line play on both sides of the ball... And our front seven on defense has been abyssmal!!! I just don't understand it. I was so pumped about our D line after 20103 season. The idea of seeing Jordan, Hicks and Jenkins all playing in a Pro Bowl didn't seem far fetched to me. Add Foster and Walker and I was thinking best D'Line in the business. Now they're crap? spkb25 likes this.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints rookie film review: If everything translates, linebacker Davis Tull could prove to be a steal for New Orleans Originally Posted by Boutte I just don't understand it. I was so pumped about our D line after 20103 season. The idea of seeing Jordan, Hicks and Jenkins all playing in a Pro Bowl didn't seem far fetched to me. Add Foster and Walker and I was thinking best D'Line in the business. Now they're crap? Don't worry... we all did. halloween 65 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 rookie film review: If everything translates, linebacker Davis Tull could prove to be a steal for New Orleans Originally Posted by Boutte I just don't understand it. I was so pumped about our D line after 20103 season. The idea of seeing Jordan, Hicks and Jenkins all playing in a Pro Bowl didn't seem far fetched to me. Add Foster and Walker and I was thinking best D'Line in the business. Now they're crap? No, they aren't crap, they just had a crappy season. Our #2 CB plan failed miserably and we paid a hefty price for it. Cam Jordan apparently read all his headlines instead of working hard. I suspect this season will be a lot different. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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