2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

jeanpierre · 07-25-2016, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

If Cook had another WR that could take the top off the defense or at least be respected for that ability It would solve the problem of getting contained. He needs help. He is just too short to handle it by himself. Right now I do not see it on the roster.

The saints really do not do a good job of complement drafting or FA signings to max a players skill set.

Hagan...Cooks is they guy that takes the top off the defense, we just needed to get the big bangers to replace Colston and Graham...

I preferred Treadwell, but will see what we got in Thomas now that it's real football, with real contact...

Still think we need more proven veterans for the WR corps and Boldin and Hartline are all that's left...

jeanpierre · 07-21-2016, 04:10 PM

saintsfan1976 · 07-21-2016, 06:16 PM

At full health, I love this roster.

jeanpierre · 07-21-2016, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

At full health, I love this roster.

Three things that concern me...

First, get the Fleener signing; I've been banging the drum (e.g. Treadwell) about a big target being a key to extending drives on third down and converting drives into touchdowns is more important than the yards we've gained...

however, while I've no doubt Fleener will have some nice numbers, can he be trusted to win battles when we need those conversions?

Second, really like the "steath" linebacker free agent signings; think we'll see a greater improvement because of the football IQ and depth gained...

however, would we have been better signing LB Danny Trevathan than Fleener or found a creative way to sign Trevanthan as we did with Fairley?

Third, realistically we really only have three wide receivers on the roster and that includes the highly drafted unproven Michael Thomas...

however, there are still two quality depth signing veterans who could complement our WR corps in Hartline and Boldin and there's no movement to shore up that position...

K Major · 07-21-2016, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

First, get the Fleener signing; I've been banging the drum (e.g. Treadwell) about a big target being a key to extending drives on third down and converting drives into touchdowns is more important than the yards we've gained...

JP I hear you brother but let's give our new draft pick Michael Thomas a chance. He is a big target , high football IQ and came from a solid program w/good coaches. Michael didn't get the "hype" because OSU isn't a pass first program (very conservative) like Ole Miss and Mr. Treadwell was.

With proper coaching, he will become a serious red zone target. The potential is there but I'll be surprised if Michael Thomas doesn't turn into a solid pro.

Side note - Fleener is going to ball out of control with Brees

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jeanpierre · 07-22-2016, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

JP I hear you brother but let's give our new draft pick Michael Thomas a chance. He is a big target , high football IQ and came from a solid program w/good coaches. Michael didn't get the "hype" because OSU isn't a pass first program (very conservative) like Ole Miss and Mr. Treadwell was...With proper coaching, he will become a serious red zone target. The potential is there but I'll be surprised if Michael Thomas doesn't turn into a solid pro.

Considered Treadwell more of a sure thing than Thomas; but the thinking was right - got to get Drew those big athletic buckets to dump the ball in; again, I like Thomas and he was great value where selected, just considered Treadwell more of a sure thing in the Payton offense...

Originally Posted by K Major

Side note - Fleener is going to ball out of control with Brees .

Just don't share the optimism with regards to Fleener and am hoping that he gets to the Saints and shows he's tougher both in showing up every week and winning contested passes...

jeanpierre · 07-25-2016, 02:23 PM

It's happening!!!

K Major · 07-25-2016, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/stat...68369977462785

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jeanpierre · 07-25-2016, 06:10 PM

jeanpierre · 07-25-2016, 06:15 PM

07-25-2016, 05:53 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by hagan714 If Cook had another WR that could take the top off the defense or at least be respected for that ability It would solve the problem of getting contained. He needs help. He is just too short to handle it by himself. Right now I do not see it on the roster. The saints really do not do a good job of complement drafting or FA signings to max a players skill set. Hagan...Cooks is they guy that takes the top off the defense, we just needed to get the big bangers to replace Colston and Graham... I preferred Treadwell, but will see what we got in Thomas now that it's real football, with real contact... Still think we need more proven veterans for the WR corps and Boldin and Hartline are all that's left...

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 At full health, I love this roster. Three things that concern me... First, get the Fleener signing; I've been banging the drum (e.g. Treadwell) about a big target being a key to extending drives on third down and converting drives into touchdowns is more important than the yards we've gained... however, while I've no doubt Fleener will have some nice numbers, can he be trusted to win battles when we need those conversions? Second, really like the "steath" linebacker free agent signings; think we'll see a greater improvement because of the football IQ and depth gained... however, would we have been better signing LB Danny Trevathan than Fleener or found a creative way to sign Trevanthan as we did with Fairley? Third, realistically we really only have three wide receivers on the roster and that includes the highly drafted unproven Michael Thomas... however, there are still two quality depth signing veterans who could complement our WR corps in Hartline and Boldin and there's no movement to shore up that position...
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07-21-2016, 10:57 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,830 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre First, get the Fleener signing; I've been banging the drum (e.g. Treadwell) about a big target being a key to extending drives on third down and converting drives into touchdowns is more important than the yards we've gained... JP I hear you brother but let's give our new draft pick Michael Thomas a chance. He is a big target , high football IQ and came from a solid program w/good coaches. Michael didn't get the "hype" because OSU isn't a pass first program (very conservative) like Ole Miss and Mr. Treadwell was. With proper coaching, he will become a serious red zone target. The potential is there but I'll be surprised if Michael Thomas doesn't turn into a solid pro. Side note - Fleener is going to ball out of control with Brees . jeanpierre likes this.

07-22-2016, 09:36 AM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major JP I hear you brother but let's give our new draft pick Michael Thomas a chance. He is a big target , high football IQ and came from a solid program w/good coaches. Michael didn't get the "hype" because OSU isn't a pass first program (very conservative) like Ole Miss and Mr. Treadwell was...With proper coaching, he will become a serious red zone target. The potential is there but I'll be surprised if Michael Thomas doesn't turn into a solid pro. Considered Treadwell more of a sure thing than Thomas; but the thinking was right - got to get Drew those big athletic buckets to dump the ball in; again, I like Thomas and he was great value where selected, just considered Treadwell more of a sure thing in the Payton offense... Originally Posted by K Major Side note - Fleener is going to ball out of control with Brees . Just don't share the optimism with regards to Fleener and am hoping that he gets to the Saints and shows he's tougher both in showing up every week and winning contested passes...

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,830 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/stat...68369977462785 !!!!

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