Sean Payton pleased with progress after minicamp kicks off

06-15-2016, 09:21 AM

Hear me out ...

A lot of fans don't necessarily see it yet, however OTA's are IMPORTANT. These mini practices help gauge where each player "fit", including newly acquired players (JL, Robertson, Fairley etc, etc). The new guys are just trying to get their feet wet, gel with coaches and more importantly team mates (develop CHEMISTRY).

We can develop a sense of identity in June & trust me, Sean and his entire staff are evaluating players performance and in to the subsequent training camp.

The road to hoisting the Lombardi starts in OTA's.

vpheughan · 06-15-2016, 10:26 AM

Forsooth! Whilst yon coach is spouting smoke, perchance to stroll to Ye Olde Gift Shoppe and obtain some Saints colour!

Rugby Saint II · 06-15-2016, 11:01 AM

I think coach said that right now we are installing the sixth phase. That's a lot to process. If we are still having these problems in July then we can begin to worry.

The Dude · 06-15-2016, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Didn't like hearing that receivers are still running wide open, especially during non contact drills....

Offense always wins for the most part in non contact. I wouldn't read too much into that at this point. I'd be worried if they weren't.

The Dude · 06-15-2016, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Thats not what I'm hearing.

I'm hearing many of our DB's are in good coverage. It should also be pointed out that they can't hit WR's in OTA's.

The good news is that even with tight coverage (flag football style), Thomas, TJ Harris and Snead are making great plays.

So...

DB's look good, considering they can't hit. There coverage is spot on.
WR's looking good fighting for contested balls and being on the same page as Drew. Both are good signs during OTA's. Sounds really good to me.

Obviously we'll know more when they can all knock the snot out of each other when TC starts.

I can't wait. Its like being a kid one week before Christmas!!!!

Yep Danno. It's pretty much all down hill from here! (The waiting part) Even though it's 90 degrees and I work in 120 degree heat I can almost feel fall in the air!

K Major · 06-21-2016, 09:17 AM

Here is a good read ...

Saints plan to unleash defensive line with simple concept change under Dennis Allen | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

jnormand · 06-21-2016, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Here is a good read ...

Saints plan to unleash defensive line with simple concept change under Dennis Allen | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

That's what I'm talking about! That deserves its on thread!

Crusader · 06-21-2016, 10:50 AM

I love the sound of that!

Danno · 06-21-2016, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

That's what I'm talking about! That deserves its on thread!

Done...

http://blackandgold.com/saints/78505...ne-season.html

06-15-2016, 09:21 AM	#11
Threaded by K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) Hear me out ... A lot of fans don't necessarily see it yet, however OTA's are IMPORTANT. These mini practices help gauge where each player "fit", including newly acquired players (JL, Robertson, Fairley etc, etc). The new guys are just trying to get their feet wet, gel with coaches and more importantly team mates (develop CHEMISTRY). We can develop a sense of identity in June & trust me, Sean and his entire staff are evaluating players performance and in to the subsequent training camp. The road to hoisting the Lombardi starts in OTA's. Halo and dizzle88 like this.
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06-15-2016, 10:26 AM	#12
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,557	Re: Sean Payton pleased with progress after minicamp kicks off Forsooth! Whilst yon coach is spouting smoke, perchance to stroll to Ye Olde Gift Shoppe and obtain some Saints colour! jnormand, Danno and Rugby Saint II like this.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: Sean Payton pleased with progress after minicamp kicks off I think coach said that right now we are installing the sixth phase. That's a lot to process. If we are still having these problems in July then we can begin to worry.

06-15-2016, 11:31 AM	#14
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,064	Re: Sean Payton pleased with progress after minicamp kicks off Originally Posted by dizzle88 Didn't like hearing that receivers are still running wide open, especially during non contact drills.... Offense always wins for the most part in non contact. I wouldn't read too much into that at this point. I'd be worried if they weren't.
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06-15-2016, 11:34 AM	#15
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,064	Re: Sean Payton pleased with progress after minicamp kicks off Originally Posted by Danno Thats not what I'm hearing. I'm hearing many of our DB's are in good coverage. It should also be pointed out that they can't hit WR's in OTA's. The good news is that even with tight coverage (flag football style), Thomas, TJ Harris and Snead are making great plays. So... DB's look good, considering they can't hit. There coverage is spot on. WR's looking good fighting for contested balls and being on the same page as Drew. Both are good signs during OTA's. Sounds really good to me. Obviously we'll know more when they can all knock the snot out of each other when TC starts. I can't wait. Its like being a kid one week before Christmas!!!! Yep Danno. It's pretty much all down hill from here! (The waiting part) Even though it's 90 degrees and I work in 120 degree heat I can almost feel fall in the air!
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06-21-2016, 09:17 AM	#16
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sean Payton pleased with progress after minicamp kicks off Here is a good read ... Saints plan to unleash defensive line with simple concept change under Dennis Allen \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana jnormand, Danno and Utah_Saint like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,776	Re: Sean Payton pleased with progress after minicamp kicks off Originally Posted by K Major Here is a good read ... Saints plan to unleash defensive line with simple concept change under Dennis Allen \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana That's what I'm talking about! That deserves its on thread! Danno and K Major like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Sean Payton pleased with progress after minicamp kicks off Originally Posted by jnormand That's what I'm talking about! That deserves its on thread! Done... http://blackandgold.com/saints/78505...ne-season.html K Major likes this.

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