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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Danno, First things first!! I have concerns about every single LB on this team. Bockwaldt, Allen, Watson, etc., ect.... But, in this particular thread, I wanted to talk about Courtney Watson. Maybe that\'s why the \"title\" of this thread is ...
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02-28-2005, 11:19 AM | #21 |
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I do think Watson can probably play the WLB as well as the SLB position. And you are in good company with Mike Detillier thinking the same thing. I have much respect for Mike\'s opinion. At least we\'re discussion the appropriate unit for a change. I love this. My contention was it appeared you were singling out Watson when many think he\'s probably the only one worth keeping on this entire unit. But it was merely an assuption based on the fact that the title of this thread was \"Courtney Watson\". If the right MLB is available in FA, then I\'m OK with it. I\'d rather get a SLB or a WLB 1st but thats my opinion. As long as we\'re discussing linebackers I\'m on cloud nine. :heartpump: |
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02-28-2005, 11:27 AM | #22 |
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I was just looking at some of Courtney Watson\'s stats. Maybe I\'m wrong about this guy! In his first game against the Seahawks, he had 11- tackles. That ain\'t shabby!! And in the rest of his games, his stats were respectable. Courtney got injured in about the 5th game and then Haslett let Ruff start for awhile before inserting Watson back into the starting lineup. I\'m on board with either plan. Either get a proven WLB or MLB. I\'d be happy with either scenario. |
02-28-2005, 11:31 AM | #23 |
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At least he\'s not named Orlando or Sedrick. [Edited on 28/2/2005 by Danno] |
02-28-2005, 11:37 AM | #24 |
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He said things like Watson was one of the most intelligent players he\'s ever been around. And that he had natural leadership qualities. But, Haslett didn\'t go overboard and I generally think Haslett speaks his mind. I need to stop it with saying Haslett has sold fans on certain players. Fans sell themselves!! What\'s Haslett suppose to say .. They suck? LOL |
02-28-2005, 11:58 AM | #25 |
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Gumbo I had to chime in on this one.
I think the key word that people are missing here is UPSIDE. Like it was mentioned earlier, he is just a rookie. I can\'t think of any MLBs that were noticeably impressive right out of the gate(I didn\'t see Ray Lewis in his rookie year). Intelligence is not that common an attribute in the NFL, and it makes the player much easier to work with, which is why Haslett speaks highly of him. The mental part of the game is the toughest to grasp. I don\'t see it as selling him necessarily, just saying what he personally feels. Than again Danny Wuerffel was an intelligent player too. This season will serve as a better barometer of Watson\'s potential and progress, I\'m sure. |
02-28-2005, 01:23 PM | #26 |
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Haslett praising Watson: I mostly remember Haz making these statements about Watson right after the draft, which is completely normal. Watson\'s stats first 3-4 games: Watson appeared on some lists as one of the best rookies after the first 4 games. Most of us agreed that it was laughable (there\'s that word again) and the people making those lists didn\'t watch the games, but only looked at his stats. He was out of position often and generally didn\'t have good games - even with 11 tackles. |
02-28-2005, 02:11 PM | #29 |
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I know what he said, that is why I quoted it in my post and made the statement I was responding to bold.
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02-28-2005, 02:12 PM | #30 |
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Just to clarify, I do not think it\'s the most important position. I believe the front 4 are the most important positions on defense. With the DT being the most important and then the DE. After that I think it\'s MLB, OLB, and SLB. In that order. Then CB and safety. Getting back to Watson. I too think he was out of position far too often. I understand he was a rookie and all. And I understand rookies usually improve. The \"key\" word being \"usually\". So, I think MLB is the 5th most important spot of the defense. And have some serious doubts about Watson.... |