Kikaha - torn ACL

Crusader · 06-09-2016, 04:30 PM

Oh Crap!

Danno · 06-09-2016, 04:38 PM

Well it really just hurts some of our 3-4 pass rush packages. We can always revert to a traditional 4-3 with Jordan/Richards/Oneyamata/Pettway/ playing DE in our base.

We lost a good one, but the cupboard isn't bare.

jeanpierre · 06-09-2016, 04:47 PM

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.

What is it with Saints medical evaluations - "just rub some dirt on it, he'll be fine?!?" WTF?

Like to hear details on how he injured it...but this is a third strike, pretty serious for Kikaha...

We'll be awfully thin on the defensive line if this keeps us; Jordan already had back surgery this offseason...

Silver lining is that we have very "versatile" defensive linemen that can line up and down the defensive line...

IF this is the worst that happens this season, we'll be alright; Davis Tull will get the chance to show his mettle...

And Edebali (show some respect and spell the man's name correctly or just call him "the Turk" ) is entering his third season, so he may blow up as well...

Don't think we need any more tired-*ss veterans like Freeney; just have Harper eat more pizza and let him blitz from the 7T...

spkb25 · 06-09-2016, 04:53 PM

Sucks wanted to see what that dude could do...at least it wasn't drew

jeanpierre · 06-09-2016, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Sucks wanted to see what that dude could do...at least it wasn't drew

Careful...

|Mitch| · 06-09-2016, 05:14 PM

Next man up; Kikaha wasn't going to be an every down player anyway.

Danno · 06-09-2016, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Next man up; Kikaha wasn't going to be an every down player anyway.

True, but he was probably gonna be crucial to those pass rush packages.

neugey · 06-09-2016, 05:08 PM

Kikaha injury is kaka!

voodooido · 06-09-2016, 05:10 PM

Just saw it on ESPN. This one hurts seeing we brought on 0 DE's this off season

Danno · 06-09-2016, 06:20 PM

Just wondering... Freeny has already rejected a few offers.

I wonder how much he wants?
Will he only sign with a legit contender?
Will he wait until more injuries occur and ride in on his white horse for mega-bucks?
Would he be a good fit here with our mixed schemes?

06-09-2016, 04:30 PM	#1
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,044	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Oh Crap!

06-09-2016, 04:38 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Well it really just hurts some of our 3-4 pass rush packages. We can always revert to a traditional 4-3 with Jordan/Richards/Oneyamata/Pettway/ playing DE in our base. We lost a good one, but the cupboard isn't bare. Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-09-2016, 04:47 PM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	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. What is it with Saints medical evaluations - "just rub some dirt on it, he'll be fine?!?" WTF? Like to hear details on how he injured it...but this is a third strike, pretty serious for Kikaha... We'll be awfully thin on the defensive line if this keeps us; Jordan already had back surgery this offseason... Silver lining is that we have very "versatile" defensive linemen that can line up and down the defensive line... IF this is the worst that happens this season, we'll be alright; Davis Tull will get the chance to show his mettle... And Edebali (show some respect and spell the man's name correctly or just call him "the Turk" ) is entering his third season, so he may blow up as well... Don't think we need any more tired-*ss veterans like Freeney; just have Harper eat more pizza and let him blitz from the 7T...
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06-09-2016, 04:53 PM	#4
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,144	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Sucks wanted to see what that dude could do...at least it wasn't drew

06-09-2016, 04:56 PM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by spkb25 Sucks wanted to see what that dude could do...at least it wasn't drew Careful... jnormand, spkb25 and ctsaint01 like this.

06-09-2016, 05:14 PM	#6
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Next man up; Kikaha wasn't going to be an every down player anyway. Danno and ctsaint01 like this.

06-09-2016, 05:59 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Next man up; Kikaha wasn't going to be an every down player anyway. True, but he was probably gonna be crucial to those pass rush packages. jnormand likes this.

06-09-2016, 05:08 PM	#8
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Kikaha injury is kaka! K Major likes this.

06-09-2016, 05:10 PM	#9
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,840	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Just saw it on ESPN. This one hurts seeing we brought on 0 DE's this off season
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06-09-2016, 06:20 PM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Just wondering... Freeny has already rejected a few offers. I wonder how much he wants? Will he only sign with a legit contender? Will he wait until more injuries occur and ride in on his white horse for mega-bucks? Would he be a good fit here with our mixed schemes?

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