Best position for Lelito?

Rugby Saint II · 05-17-2016, 03:02 PM

Lelito: Is he better at playing the left or right guard position? I've heard that his strengths are better utilized at right guard which has different responsibilities than left guard does. I thought he looked adequate playing on the right side but having Armstead and Unger on either side would help any player look better. So he may play better there.

Could someone offer insight on what skills differences are best for each position?

jeanpierre · 05-17-2016, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Lelito: Is he better at playing the left or right guard position? I've heard that his strengths are better utilized at right guard which has different responsibilities than left guard does. I thought he looked adequate playing on the right side but having Armstead and Unger on either side would help any player look better. So he may play better there.

Could someone offer insight on what skills differences are best for each position?

Geez, that depends on type of defense and personnel strengths of opposition from week to week...

He did seem to have better grades at right guard which I believe he played in college...

But he's a soldier and he'll be the most experienced interior linemen we have after Unger, though he's got more time in the Payton Saints' system than the center...

I really like the idea of Unger, Peat, Armstead on the left side; you could really blow sh*t apart with those three...

halloween 65 · 05-17-2016, 04:15 PM

I thought he was better at C than G but he want beat Unger out. Although he's not a stud he's a pretty good swing man, kind of like a jack of all trades master of none. I hope he steps it up a good bit this season playing G.

Euphoria · 05-19-2016, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I thought he was better at C than G but he want beat Unger out. Although he's not a stud he's a pretty good swing man, kind of like a jack of all trades master of none. I hope he steps it up a good bit this season playing G.

No, I think he he was at least adequate to be a starting C he would be and Unger wouldn't be on our roster. We wouldn't have traded for Under at all.
I think he is better suited for a Guard if we have to play him there.

Danno · 05-17-2016, 05:33 PM

He was our 6th highest rated offensive player last year and he played LG.

hagan714 · 05-18-2016, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

He was our 6th highest rated offensive player last year and he played LG.

So first man off the bench. He is getting better.

SmashMouth · 05-17-2016, 06:15 PM

Assistant Waterboy?

ScottF · 05-17-2016, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Assistant Waterboy?

yes, I was thinking something with BU in front of it

has had plenty of chances to impress, but I think we are all still waiting

QBREES9 · 05-17-2016, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Assistant Waterboy?

See now i was going to say BENCH. But hey they know more then we do. At least i hope they do. LOL

Halo · 05-18-2016, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Assistant Waterboy?

Long snapper

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Best position for Lelito? Lelito: Is he better at playing the left or right guard position? I've heard that his strengths are better utilized at right guard which has different responsibilities than left guard does. I thought he looked adequate playing on the right side but having Armstead and Unger on either side would help any player look better. So he may play better there. Could someone offer insight on what skills differences are best for each position?

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Best position for Lelito? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Lelito: Is he better at playing the left or right guard position? I've heard that his strengths are better utilized at right guard which has different responsibilities than left guard does. I thought he looked adequate playing on the right side but having Armstead and Unger on either side would help any player look better. So he may play better there. Could someone offer insight on what skills differences are best for each position? Geez, that depends on type of defense and personnel strengths of opposition from week to week... He did seem to have better grades at right guard which I believe he played in college... But he's a soldier and he'll be the most experienced interior linemen we have after Unger, though he's got more time in the Payton Saints' system than the center... I really like the idea of Unger, Peat, Armstead on the left side; you could really blow sh*t apart with those three... saintsfan1976 likes this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Best position for Lelito? I thought he was better at C than G but he want beat Unger out. Although he's not a stud he's a pretty good swing man, kind of like a jack of all trades master of none. I hope he steps it up a good bit this season playing G.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Best position for Lelito? Originally Posted by halloween 65 I thought he was better at C than G but he want beat Unger out. Although he's not a stud he's a pretty good swing man, kind of like a jack of all trades master of none. I hope he steps it up a good bit this season playing G. No, I think he he was at least adequate to be a starting C he would be and Unger wouldn't be on our roster. We wouldn't have traded for Under at all. I think he is better suited for a Guard if we have to play him there.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Best position for Lelito? Originally Posted by Danno He was our 6th highest rated offensive player last year and he played LG. So first man off the bench. He is getting better.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Best position for Lelito? Assistant Waterboy? Halo and hagan714 like this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Best position for Lelito? Originally Posted by SmashMouth Assistant Waterboy? yes, I was thinking something with BU in front of it has had plenty of chances to impress, but I think we are all still waiting

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Best position for Lelito? Originally Posted by SmashMouth Assistant Waterboy? See now i was going to say BENCH. But hey they know more then we do. At least i hope they do. LOL

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