Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio

QBREES9 · 06-27-2016, 09:47 AM

So who's this guy

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bill-ba...121525949.html

Halo · 06-27-2016, 11:43 AM

He's an ESPN hack who says that maybe after all the drafts and free-agency pickups, we still don't have it right on defense. He may be right... or wrong. So without proof he's just farting in the wind...

CheramieIII · 06-27-2016, 11:46 AM

and he's farting into the wind and running back and sniffing his own stink!

Danno · 06-27-2016, 12:45 PM

Unfortunately Bill Barnwell is one of the best out there.

We're gonna have to prove it to a lot of people.

jeanpierre · 06-27-2016, 03:03 PM

Fair criticism, we've earned it...

But you look at this roster, and the talent we've accumulated, what is taken place...

...and as better-informed Saints fans here at Black & Gold than most Saints fans, we know the potential to turn things around quickly is legitimately there...

As far as the Talking Heads, let 'em disrespect and underestimate us, as that should help us fly under the radar for about six weeks...

halloween 65 · 06-27-2016, 03:46 PM

I haven't been impressed with our D at all. They are singlehandedly responsible for us not being contenders. I hope I'm wrong about Allen or he may just get lucky with all the picks we have gotten in the last 2 drafts but in a deep playoff game I don't see him cutting it. I do think we have good talent on the D but bringing it out will be another thing. We'll see!!

K Major · 06-27-2016, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I haven't been impressed with our D at all. They are singlehandedly responsible for us not being contenders. I do think we have good talent on the D but bringing it out will be another thing. We'll see!!

Neither have I but let's flip it & see the bright side of what we can look forward to in 2016 (specifically defense):

A new defensive tackle
2 new safeties (one wiley vet)
3 new linebackers
3 fresh draft picks who are expected to make contributions early
2 draft picks from last season coming off a "redshirt" (PJ, show me what you got!)

But my favorite (brace yourself)... an aggressive yet simplified defensive scheme.

This is why I'm more excited about training camp than in years before. Hopefully the Saints make Bill eat his words

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Danno · 06-27-2016, 04:57 PM

I'm guess his rankings are based on what we actually know at this time.

We have several young players that could drastically change that ranking going into the 2017 season, but they haven't done it yet.

triman · 06-28-2016, 01:09 AM

Two D Tackles

DE boom or bust 4th rd pick

Lots of safety depth

Better CB depth

LBs that can pass cover

Somebody has to set up and pressure the QB ????

hagan714 · 06-28-2016, 08:11 AM

all a hill of beans at this point

DA is in and Rob is gone. +2 wins right out of the gate

lets see how this move effects the saints first before looking at the pieces.

06-27-2016, 09:47 AM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio So who's this guy http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bill-ba...121525949.html

06-27-2016, 11:43 AM	#2
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,605 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio He's an ESPN hack who says that maybe after all the drafts and free-agency pickups, we still don't have it right on defense. He may be right... or wrong. So without proof he's just farting in the wind... saintfan and jnormand like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio Unfortunately Bill Barnwell is one of the best out there. We're gonna have to prove it to a lot of people. halloween 65 likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio Fair criticism, we've earned it... But you look at this roster, and the talent we've accumulated, what is taken place... ...and as better-informed Saints fans here at Black & Gold than most Saints fans, we know the potential to turn things around quickly is legitimately there... As far as the Talking Heads, let 'em disrespect and underestimate us, as that should help us fly under the radar for about six weeks...

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio I haven't been impressed with our D at all. They are singlehandedly responsible for us not being contenders. I hope I'm wrong about Allen or he may just get lucky with all the picks we have gotten in the last 2 drafts but in a deep playoff game I don't see him cutting it. I do think we have good talent on the D but bringing it out will be another thing. We'll see!!

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio Originally Posted by halloween 65 I haven't been impressed with our D at all. They are singlehandedly responsible for us not being contenders. I do think we have good talent on the D but bringing it out will be another thing. We'll see!! Neither have I but let's flip it & see the bright side of what we can look forward to in 2016 (specifically defense): A new defensive tackle 2 new safeties (one wiley vet) 3 new linebackers 3 fresh draft picks who are expected to make contributions early 2 draft picks from last season coming off a "redshirt" (PJ, show me what you got!) But my favorite (brace yourself)... an aggressive yet simplified defensive scheme. This is why I'm more excited about training camp than in years before. Hopefully the Saints make Bill eat his words . RockyMountainSaint and darksoul35 like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio I'm guess his rankings are based on what we actually know at this time. We have several young players that could drastically change that ranking going into the 2017 season, but they haven't done it yet.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Bill Barnwell’s not a fan of Saints defensive trio all a hill of beans at this point DA is in and Rob is gone. +2 wins right out of the gate lets see how this move effects the saints first before looking at the pieces.

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