2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

Crusader · 12-14-2016, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Zimmer, as strong as he is, has probably gotten by on brute strength like Onyemata had, and will need to be coached up with technique which may not be a bad thing having him so raw to work with (without bad habits/technique)...

That is a very good observation. When I coach I love having an athletically gifted player to work with for that exact reason. Makes me not have to spend any time correcting bad habits but can just work on teaching new stuff.

Rugby Saint II · 12-29-2016, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

That is a very good observation. When I coach I love having an athletically gifted player to work with for that exact reason. Makes me not have to spend any time correcting bad habits but can just work on teaching new stuff.

That is the problem teaching rugby to a football player. There are a lot of habits that aren't effective or allowed in rugby. It's probably harder than going from LT to a pulling RG to learn new techniques while not implementing ingrained habits. Incidentally wider receivers, linebacker's, tight ends and athletic defensive ends make the better transition from football.

12-14-2016, 04:15 AM	#1
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,033	Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre Zimmer, as strong as he is, has probably gotten by on brute strength like Onyemata had, and will need to be coached up with technique which may not be a bad thing having him so raw to work with (without bad habits/technique)... That is a very good observation. When I coach I love having an athletically gifted player to work with for that exact reason. Makes me not have to spend any time correcting bad habits but can just work on teaching new stuff.

12-29-2016, 01:02 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: 2016 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Crusader That is a very good observation. When I coach I love having an athletically gifted player to work with for that exact reason. Makes me not have to spend any time correcting bad habits but can just work on teaching new stuff. That is the problem teaching rugby to a football player. There are a lot of habits that aren't effective or allowed in rugby. It's probably harder than going from LT to a pulling RG to learn new techniques while not implementing ingrained habits. Incidentally wider receivers, linebacker's, tight ends and athletic defensive ends make the better transition from football.

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