Kikaha - torn ACL

06-10-2016, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

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

EVERYTHING! LOL

CheramieIII · 06-10-2016, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by 4everSaint

So we have the defensive version of Sam Bradford. Oy...

Now that's some funny **** right there!

hagan714 · 06-10-2016, 08:18 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.

Papa Voodoo · 06-10-2016, 04:50 PM

Thomas Davis is doing just peachy. Hopefully the same will be true for Kikaha.

Papa Voodoo · 06-10-2016, 04:55 PM

I haven't followed him, but is Hardy with a team or suspended? 1 year deal?

K Major · 06-10-2016, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

I haven't followed him, but is Hardy with a team or suspended? 1 year deal?

He is free to sign with any team. The Cowboys simply didn't re sign him.

K Major · 06-10-2016, 05:03 PM

https://bigeasybeliever.com/2016/06/...wight-freeney/

Rugby Saint II · 06-10-2016, 05:48 PM

That is bad news. Now for the good news............Edibali, Onyamata, Tull and Gwachum.

Edibali played well last year when he was on the field and should improve.
Onyamata is my early favorite for camp beast because he will see more snaps now.
Tull is from UTC and was injured which is why we got him later in the draft. He has a ton of potential and has been in the system for a year now.
Gwachum is an intriguing prospect and I've read really good things about him and his NFL growth.

SmashMouth · 06-10-2016, 08:15 PM

Pineapple Express on ice for a year... sucks, but we have some young guns ready to step up, methinks.

saintsfan1976 · 06-10-2016, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Very true, but he was gonna be a pretty important role player for us since pass rush was such a glaring weakness for us to start with.

I also wonder how hard it is to replace a 1-dimensional player?

What if you trade one for the other i.e. Freeny

06-10-2016, 07:52 AM	#61
Threaded by CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by K Major What exactly are your expectations in year #2 from a 5th rounder who was on IR in 2015 ? EVERYTHING! LOL
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06-10-2016, 07:53 AM	#62
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by 4everSaint So we have the defensive version of Sam Bradford. Oy... Now that's some funny **** right there!

06-10-2016, 08:18 AM	#63
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.

06-10-2016, 04:50 PM	#64
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Thomas Davis is doing just peachy. Hopefully the same will be true for Kikaha. hagan714 and WhoDatFan26 like this.

06-10-2016, 04:55 PM	#65
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL I haven't followed him, but is Hardy with a team or suspended? 1 year deal?

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06-10-2016, 05:02 PM	#66
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo I haven't followed him, but is Hardy with a team or suspended? 1 year deal? He is free to sign with any team. The Cowboys simply didn't re sign him.

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06-10-2016, 05:48 PM	#68
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL That is bad news. Now for the good news............Edibali, Onyamata, Tull and Gwachum. Edibali played well last year when he was on the field and should improve. Onyamata is my early favorite for camp beast because he will see more snaps now. Tull is from UTC and was injured which is why we got him later in the draft. He has a ton of potential and has been in the system for a year now. Gwachum is an intriguing prospect and I've read really good things about him and his NFL growth. SmashMouth likes this.

06-10-2016, 08:15 PM	#69
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,203 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Pineapple Express on ice for a year... sucks, but we have some young guns ready to step up, methinks. hagan714 likes this.

06-10-2016, 10:44 PM	#70
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Kikaha - torn ACL Originally Posted by Danno Very true, but he was gonna be a pretty important role player for us since pass rush was such a glaring weakness for us to start with. I also wonder how hard it is to replace a 1-dimensional player? What if you trade one for the other i.e. Freeny

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