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05-22-2016, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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Re: Vonn Bell soaking up knowledge with Saints
Probably the pick I'm most excited about from the 2016 draft!
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Tough one for me. I love the Rankins pick, but DT's aren't very sexy and their stats often go unnoticed. He may have a great game and not record a single tackle or sack. QB's see pressure up the gut and avoid it by throwing it too early or backing up into an OLB sack. Often the only time they get the glory is in film review with teammates and coaches who know who really caused the sack. Thomas is in that unenviable position that if he doesn't look like a 25 year old Marques Colston right away, people are gonna whine about it. I personally love this pick but he'll probably struggle early as most WR's do. I think Bell is going to be that ballhawk we haven't had since Darren Shraper. He'll either play right away, or at least force Byrd to earn it. Thats a win-win. Oneyamata is your typical late round project with freakish upside. You just can't tell about those guys. Excited but guarded. Lasco... I'm still surprised he lasted so long. But I guess the devaluation of RB's extends past the 1st round as well. I think by year end he'll be our #2 RB. |
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We currently have a great free safety who is rendered worthless by a sub-par front seven... Such will be the fate of Bell unless Dennis Allen and this defensive coaching staff turns things around.
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Agreed!
If Rankins doesn't do well statistically it isn't the end of the world, if he can consistently break the pocket and force an errant throw or allow the linebackers to make tackles for a loss then he's already a huge upgrade over what we have already. I feel for Thomas, people say he's Colston's replacement and it's not really fair, he needs to be given time to forge his own identity. His attitude so far speaks volumes though and if he committs to staying after practice with Brees he will make strides very quickly. Onyemata - played against lower level competition but dominated, looks like a man amongst boys playing where he did. A lot was said that the only reason Lasco dropped so far was a lingering hip issue, if you watch the way he runs the guy really brings it and as soon as he catches a swing pass you see why Payton likes him. I really think Byrd will be pushed by Bell, not straight away but he'll earn his way onto the field after playing in 3rd and long situations. |
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I lived in Chattanooga and he's from the area. I wonder where? Just another reason to pull for him.
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05-24-2016, 10:08 PM | #7 |
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Sheldon Rankins Rookie Mini Camp Interview
For those who may have missed this interview w/Rankins. Low key dude but I bet once he gets it down with reps... nasty, smash mouth mauler we have been missing in the trenches. |
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Is it to eary to get excited.
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Hell Yeah let's get excited.
Another quality DL to solidify our Front four Colston replacement end zone threat we lacked last yr. Ball hawk difference maker in coverage D.O as I like to,call him Will play DE and might be just what the doc ordered Lasco will make the club on ST. min I can see three starters in this group. That's Exciting. |
05-25-2016, 08:50 PM | #10 |
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I'm looking forward to his soaking up a plethora of interceptions!!!
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