Hype is gone, but Saints' Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd still possess talent to be one of NFL’s top safety duos

papz · 06-04-2015, 08:00 AM

The line has gone dead, and a series of loud beeps can be heard across the room.

There is no question it’s time to hang up on the hype. There needs to be some type of proof that last year was a fluke for the New Orleans Saints’ group of safeties. The situation is too volatile.

But it’s also important to remember that hype arrived because of a wide-spread belief that Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro could emerge as one of the better safety duos in the NFL. They had the pedigree and talent that made it easy to believe.

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dizzle88 · 06-04-2015, 08:20 AM

Vaccaro needs to stop thinking so much and just play

He was relentless in his rookie season and he barely missed any tackles

He looked timid last season like he was waiting for the ball carrier to get to him.

SmashMouth · 06-04-2015, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Vaccaro needs to stop thinking so much and just play

He was relentless in his rookie season and he barely missed any tackles

He looked timid last season like he was waiting for the ball carrier to get to him.

True Dat. I think we are all waiting with guarded expectations for a much better showing this year.

Danno · 06-04-2015, 08:21 AM

Hype - Gone
Allen - Reason why

saintsfan1976 · 06-04-2015, 09:06 AM

Vaccaro played a new position last season, no?

That + hamstring / quad tear + poor defensive play in general may explain his performance better than anything.

ChrisXVI · 06-04-2015, 04:47 PM

It's almost embarrassing in hindsight that last offseason some considered Byrd/Vaccaro the best safety tandem in the league.

hagan714 · 06-04-2015, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

It's almost embarrassing in hindsight that last offseason some considered Byrd/Vaccaro the best safety tandem in the league.

This is just the media and the saints selling us the pick IMO.

hagan714 · 06-04-2015, 10:23 PM

I hope Dennis can coach Kenny up because to date he is still not a true safety by any stretch of the imagination. If his play continues he will hinder Byrd not help him.

banking on Dennis

billyt81 · 06-05-2015, 09:39 AM

Byrd looks great when he's in. IF he can stay health, he's a premier ballhawk and a tough hitter. KV will have to earn a starting position. We've got a couple safeties that I like better than KV.

Rugby Saint II · 06-05-2015, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by billyt81

Byrd looks great when he's in. IF he can stay health, he's a premier ballhawk and a tough hitter. KV will have to earn a starting position. We've got a couple safeties that I like better than KV.

It depends on which KV shows up. The rookie sensation? Or the bad angles and tackling.......reminiscent of Jenkins.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	Hype is gone, but Saints' Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd still possess talent to be one of NFL’s top safety duos The line has gone dead, and a series of loud beeps can be heard across the room. There is no question it’s time to hang up on the hype. There needs to be some type of proof that last year was a fluke for the New Orleans Saints’ group of safeties. The situation is too volatile. But it’s also important to remember that hype arrived because of a wide-spread belief that Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro could emerge as one of the better safety duos in the NFL. They had the pedigree and talent that made it easy to believe. Read more: Hype is gone, but Saints' Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd still possess talent to be one of NFL’s top safety duos \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana Attached Thumbnails Danno likes this.
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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Re: Hype is gone, but Saints' Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd still possess talent to be one of NFL’s top safety duos Vaccaro needs to stop thinking so much and just play He was relentless in his rookie season and he barely missed any tackles He looked timid last season like he was waiting for the ball carrier to get to him.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,547 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Hype is gone, but Saints' Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd still possess talent to be one of NFL’s top safety duos Originally Posted by dizzle88 Vaccaro needs to stop thinking so much and just play He was relentless in his rookie season and he barely missed any tackles He looked timid last season like he was waiting for the ball carrier to get to him. True Dat. I think we are all waiting with guarded expectations for a much better showing this year.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Hype is gone, but Saints' Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd still possess talent to be one of NFL’s top safety duos Originally Posted by ChrisXVI It's almost embarrassing in hindsight that last offseason some considered Byrd/Vaccaro the best safety tandem in the league. This is just the media and the saints selling us the pick IMO.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Hype is gone, but Saints' Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd still possess talent to be one of NFL’s top safety duos I hope Dennis can coach Kenny up because to date he is still not a true safety by any stretch of the imagination. If his play continues he will hinder Byrd not help him. banking on Dennis

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billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Hype is gone, but Saints' Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd still possess talent to be one of NFL’s top safety duos Byrd looks great when he's in. IF he can stay health, he's a premier ballhawk and a tough hitter. KV will have to earn a starting position. We've got a couple safeties that I like better than KV. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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