Kikaha - torn ACL

foreverfan · 06-13-2016, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

Only THIS site is cool enough to do it.

dizzle88 · 06-09-2016, 02:06 PM

On a brighter note, Carolina lost their number 1 WR at this point and still made the Superbowl on a 15-1 regular season run.

ChrisXVI · 06-09-2016, 02:11 PM

Pretty fair take on it from WalterFootball:

Saints DE/OLB Hau'oli Kikaha out for season (torn ACL): 7/10 Disaster Rating
When the Saints spent a second-round pick on Hau'oli Kikaha, it was widely considered a reach because of how injury-prone the Washington product was. Kikaha tore his ACL twice in college and was considered to be a major health risk. The Saints took a chance on Kikaha, but it appears as though that decision is backfiring because Kikaha tore his ACL a third time today.

New Orleans had big plans for Kikaha this year, as he was supposed to be one of its primary pass-rushers. The Saints will obviously have to look elsewhere now. Kikaha wasn't considered a great player - he was just OK as a rookie - and if this were some other player, the Disaster Grade would be much lower. However, I have to make it a 7/10 because of Kikaha's history. A third ACL tear could make it so Kikaha never reaches his potential, and it also shows that he's not as durable as the Saints were hoping he would become in the pros.

hagan714 · 06-10-2016, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Pretty fair take on it from WalterFootball:

Saints DE/OLB Hau'oli Kikaha out for season (torn ACL): 7/10 Disaster Rating
When the Saints spent a second-round pick on Hau'oli Kikaha, it was widely considered a reach because of how injury-prone the Washington product was. Kikaha tore his ACL twice in college and was considered to be a major health risk. The Saints took a chance on Kikaha, but it appears as though that decision is backfiring because Kikaha tore his ACL a third time today.

New Orleans had big plans for Kikaha this year, as he was supposed to be one of its primary pass-rushers. The Saints will obviously have to look elsewhere now. Kikaha wasn't considered a great player - he was just OK as a rookie - and if this were some other player, the Disaster Grade would be much lower. However, I have to make it a 7/10 because of Kikaha's history. A third ACL tear could make it so Kikaha never reaches his potential, and it also shows that he's not as durable as the Saints were hoping he would become in the pros.

Exactly the reason I did not want the saints to draft him. Talent is there but can he stay on the field? DE was on my wish list for the same reasons this year.

On the bright side he might actually get a better repair job done this time.

K Major · 06-09-2016, 02:17 PM

Edabali, Tull & Gwacham ... here is a golden opportunity to shine.

"Next man up!"

halloween 65 · 06-09-2016, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Edabali, Tull & Gwacham ... here is a golden opportunity to shine.

"Next man up!"

I look for Ediboli to take alot more snaps this season.

WillSaints81 · 06-09-2016, 02:20 PM

We also drafted Tull in that draft. He better show what he can do or he was a bad pick.

K Major · 06-09-2016, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We also drafted Tull in that draft. He better show what he can do or he was a bad pick.

What exactly are your expectations in year #2 from a 5th rounder who was on IR in 2015

?

Rugby Saint II · 06-09-2016, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

What exactly are your expectations in year #2 from a 5th rounder who was on IR in 2015 ?

I like Davis Tull. I taught Martial Arts at UTC where Tull played so I have an affinity for the young man.

His measurable are all good which means he's athletic. He's from a small college which dropped him down in the draft and his hip injury dropped him further down the draft boards. That same injury landed him on IR where he's had a chance to learn the system and be involved with an NFL weight training program for a year. He will be able to focus on mini camps and training camps this year without being a wide eyed rookie.

If healthy Tull could see significant playing time and could be a pleasant surprise for Saints fans. His game film is impressive and he has a high ceiling.

WillSaints81 · 06-09-2016, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

What exactly are your expectations in year #2 from a 5th rounder who was on IR in 2015 ?

Be worth his fourth round value.

06-13-2016, 12:17 AM	#1
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by skymike Only THIS site is cool enough to do it.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Pretty fair take on it from WalterFootball: Saints DE/OLB Hau'oli Kikaha out for season (torn ACL): 7/10 Disaster Rating When the Saints spent a second-round pick on Hau'oli Kikaha, it was widely considered a reach because of how injury-prone the Washington product was. Kikaha tore his ACL twice in college and was considered to be a major health risk. The Saints took a chance on Kikaha, but it appears as though that decision is backfiring because Kikaha tore his ACL a third time today. New Orleans had big plans for Kikaha this year, as he was supposed to be one of its primary pass-rushers. The Saints will obviously have to look elsewhere now. Kikaha wasn't considered a great player - he was just OK as a rookie - and if this were some other player, the Disaster Grade would be much lower. However, I have to make it a 7/10 because of Kikaha's history. A third ACL tear could make it so Kikaha never reaches his potential, and it also shows that he's not as durable as the Saints were hoping he would become in the pros. hagan714 likes this.
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06-10-2016, 07:18 AM	#4
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Pretty fair take on it from WalterFootball: Saints DE/OLB Hau'oli Kikaha out for season (torn ACL): 7/10 Disaster Rating When the Saints spent a second-round pick on Hau'oli Kikaha, it was widely considered a reach because of how injury-prone the Washington product was. Kikaha tore his ACL twice in college and was considered to be a major health risk. The Saints took a chance on Kikaha, but it appears as though that decision is backfiring because Kikaha tore his ACL a third time today. New Orleans had big plans for Kikaha this year, as he was supposed to be one of its primary pass-rushers. The Saints will obviously have to look elsewhere now. Kikaha wasn't considered a great player - he was just OK as a rookie - and if this were some other player, the Disaster Grade would be much lower. However, I have to make it a 7/10 because of Kikaha's history. A third ACL tear could make it so Kikaha never reaches his potential, and it also shows that he's not as durable as the Saints were hoping he would become in the pros. Exactly the reason I did not want the saints to draft him. Talent is there but can he stay on the field? DE was on my wish list for the same reasons this year. On the bright side he might actually get a better repair job done this time.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL On a brighter note, Carolina lost their number 1 WR at this point and still made the Superbowl on a 15-1 regular season run. Crusader, Rugby Saint II, ChrisXVI and 1 others like this.

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL We also drafted Tull in that draft. He better show what he can do or he was a bad pick.

06-09-2016, 02:24 PM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,828 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We also drafted Tull in that draft. He better show what he can do or he was a bad pick. What exactly are your expectations in year #2 from a 5th rounder who was on IR in 2015 ?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,151	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by K Major What exactly are your expectations in year #2 from a 5th rounder who was on IR in 2015 ? I like Davis Tull. I taught Martial Arts at UTC where Tull played so I have an affinity for the young man. His measurable are all good which means he's athletic. He's from a small college which dropped him down in the draft and his hip injury dropped him further down the draft boards. That same injury landed him on IR where he's had a chance to learn the system and be involved with an NFL weight training program for a year. He will be able to focus on mini camps and training camps this year without being a wide eyed rookie. If healthy Tull could see significant playing time and could be a pleasant surprise for Saints fans. His game film is impressive and he has a high ceiling. halloween 65 and K Major like this.
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06-09-2016, 06:48 PM	#10
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by K Major What exactly are your expectations in year #2 from a 5th rounder who was on IR in 2015 ? Be worth his fourth round value.

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