Saints’ David Hawthorne...Position Battle With Talented Rookie Brewing

jeanpierre · 07-09-2015, 06:32 AM

July 08, 2015

David Hawthorne’s new role in the New Orleans defense is anything but.

Hawthorne, who has shifted to middle linebacker this spring and summer to compete at the spot formerly occupied by Curtis Lofton, is back to where his career began.

Now, all Hawthorne has to do to stay in that role is hold off a challenge from promising first-round pick Stephone Anthony, a player who caught on quickly during the Saints’ summer practices and turned heads with several eye-popping plays in coverage.

“Every year, a rookie comes in at my position,” Hawthorne said. “There’s nothing different. He’s good; he’ll be some good competition.”

...Unlike some rookies, Anthony has already adapted to the speed of the NFL game, and although there is still much to prove for front-seven players once the teams can go to full contact, Ryan has already said he expects Anthony to win a job.

Hawthorne himself has been impressed.

“He’s a good kid with a good head on his shoulders,” Hawthorne said. “He’s picking up things well. He’s athletic, he’s big, he’s smart; and he’ll be a good player in this league.”

If Anthony wins the starting job in the middle, Hawthorne could still slide back to the weak side and rotate with Ellerbe to help keep both veterans fresh.

But Hawthorne wasn’t focused on all of those possibilities during the Saints’ summer workouts. In a refrain that became common for Saints players in position races this summer, Hawthorne said he’s focused only on the task at hand.

The rest will work itself out.

“I never really thought about it,” Hawthorne said. “I just come out here and do what I have to do to prepare for the season.”

At whatever role he’s asked to play.

Read more: Saints’ David Hawthorne back to familiar middle linebacker role, but position battle with talented rookie brewing | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Forget Nickelback, Slot Receiver, Tackle-Eligible - This Is The Most Important Competition for the 2015 Saints...

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Saints’ David Hawthorne...Position Battle With Talented Rookie Brewing July 08, 2015 David Hawthorne’s new role in the New Orleans defense is anything but. Hawthorne, who has shifted to middle linebacker this spring and summer to compete at the spot formerly occupied by Curtis Lofton, is back to where his career began. Now, all Hawthorne has to do to stay in that role is hold off a challenge from promising first-round pick Stephone Anthony, a player who caught on quickly during the Saints’ summer practices and turned heads with several eye-popping plays in coverage. “Every year, a rookie comes in at my position,” Hawthorne said. “There’s nothing different. He’s good; he’ll be some good competition.” ...Unlike some rookies, Anthony has already adapted to the speed of the NFL game, and although there is still much to prove for front-seven players once the teams can go to full contact, Ryan has already said he expects Anthony to win a job. Hawthorne himself has been impressed. “He’s a good kid with a good head on his shoulders,” Hawthorne said. “He’s picking up things well. He’s athletic, he’s big, he’s smart; and he’ll be a good player in this league.” If Anthony wins the starting job in the middle, Hawthorne could still slide back to the weak side and rotate with Ellerbe to help keep both veterans fresh. But Hawthorne wasn’t focused on all of those possibilities during the Saints’ summer workouts. In a refrain that became common for Saints players in position races this summer, Hawthorne said he’s focused only on the task at hand. The rest will work itself out. “I never really thought about it,” Hawthorne said. “I just come out here and do what I have to do to prepare for the season.” At whatever role he’s asked to play. Read more: Saints’ David Hawthorne back to familiar middle linebacker role, but position battle with talented rookie brewing \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana Forget Nickelback, Slot Receiver, Tackle-Eligible - This Is The Most Important Competition for the 2015 Saints... Attached Thumbnails
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