So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting

WillSaints81 · 05-01-2016, 04:13 PM

What will be done about the running game?

ChrisXVI · 05-01-2016, 04:30 PM

At the moment I'm expecting this to be our starting O-Line:

LT- Armstead
LG- Kelemete
C- Unger
RG- Lelito
RT- Strief

Lelito is much better at right guard than left and Kelemete actually performed admirably when he had to play left tackle last season so I think he's earned a shot at left guard. I don't see Peat beating out Strief or anyone else yet. The UDFA's will be great depth with chances of starting in '17.

If it does turn out like this what concerns would you have?

vpheughan · 05-01-2016, 04:33 PM

IF........"If's and but's were candy and nuts........" There should be a "What If?" section.

WillSaints81 · 05-01-2016, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

At the moment I'm expecting this to be our starting O-Line:

LT- Armstead
LG- Kelemete
C- Unger
RG- Lelito
RT- Strief

Lelito is much better at right guard than left and Kelemete actually performed admirably when he had to play left tackle last season so I think he's earned a shot at left guard. I don't see Peat beating out Strief or anyone else yet. The UDFA's will be great depth with chances of starting in '17.

If it does turn out like this what concerns would you have?

Ingram on first downs again. And the screens. I hope the saints don't run those next year as much.

WillSaints81 · 05-01-2016, 04:50 PM

Hightower, however, showed that he could play with the guards we have. He was running all over the place those last two games. It explains the Lasco pick also. We've had more success running the ball with undervalued guys.

CheramieIII · 05-01-2016, 04:54 PM

I expect it to be this:

LT- Armstead/Peat
LG- Allen/Peat/Klemente
C- Unger/Allen/Lelito
RG- Turner/Young/Lelito
RT- Strief/Ryker/Cheek

Peat may beat out Allen at Left Guard which would put Allen at Right Guard and Turner. With this scenario we have Turner, Klemente, Lelito, Ryker, Young and Cheek as solid backups. Our running game will be fine and with a good rotation to keep everyone fresh the passing game will be great!

RaginCajun83 · 05-01-2016, 05:29 PM

If the Oline stays as you called it, I'd expect the run game to struggle and Brees to miss at least a couple games due to injury

Danno · 05-01-2016, 05:49 PM

I'd expect its because they earned it, and perhaps both OG's actually improved their game over the off-season

Why do you desperately keep looking for negatives?

FinSaint · 05-01-2016, 06:07 PM

Regardless of who plays what position on the O-line - they need to get Peat on that starting line-up.

1st round pick can't spend time on the bench as a depth guy.

ScottF · 05-01-2016, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Regardless of who plays what position on the O-line - they need to get Peat on that starting line-up.

1st round pick can't spend time on the bench as a depth guy.

I agree the apprenticeship is over. I hope Strief sees a lot time at guard until we figure out the long-term answer. Certainly a lot of potential with young players in that slot

05-01-2016, 04:13 PM	#1
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting What will be done about the running game?

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting At the moment I'm expecting this to be our starting O-Line: LT- Armstead LG- Kelemete C- Unger RG- Lelito RT- Strief Lelito is much better at right guard than left and Kelemete actually performed admirably when he had to play left tackle last season so I think he's earned a shot at left guard. I don't see Peat beating out Strief or anyone else yet. The UDFA's will be great depth with chances of starting in '17. If it does turn out like this what concerns would you have?

05-01-2016, 04:33 PM	#3
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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Originally Posted by ChrisXVI At the moment I'm expecting this to be our starting O-Line: LT- Armstead LG- Kelemete C- Unger RG- Lelito RT- Strief Lelito is much better at right guard than left and Kelemete actually performed admirably when he had to play left tackle last season so I think he's earned a shot at left guard. I don't see Peat beating out Strief or anyone else yet. The UDFA's will be great depth with chances of starting in '17. If it does turn out like this what concerns would you have? Ingram on first downs again. And the screens. I hope the saints don't run those next year as much.

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Hightower, however, showed that he could play with the guards we have. He was running all over the place those last two games. It explains the Lasco pick also. We've had more success running the ball with undervalued guys. dam1953 likes this.

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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting I expect it to be this: LT- Armstead/Peat LG- Allen/Peat/Klemente C- Unger/Allen/Lelito RG- Turner/Young/Lelito RT- Strief/Ryker/Cheek Peat may beat out Allen at Left Guard which would put Allen at Right Guard and Turner. With this scenario we have Turner, Klemente, Lelito, Ryker, Young and Cheek as solid backups. Our running game will be fine and with a good rotation to keep everyone fresh the passing game will be great!

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting If the Oline stays as you called it, I'd expect the run game to struggle and Brees to miss at least a couple games due to injury

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting I'd expect its because they earned it, and perhaps both OG's actually improved their game over the off-season Why do you desperately keep looking for negatives? CheramieIII and B_Dub_Saint like this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Regardless of who plays what position on the O-line - they need to get Peat on that starting line-up. 1st round pick can't spend time on the bench as a depth guy.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: So if Lelito and Kelemete/Streif end up starting Originally Posted by FinSaint Regardless of who plays what position on the O-line - they need to get Peat on that starting line-up. 1st round pick can't spend time on the bench as a depth guy. I agree the apprenticeship is over. I hope Strief sees a lot time at guard until we figure out the long-term answer. Certainly a lot of potential with young players in that slot

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