Obum Gwacham's hot start to training camp could pay dividends for the Saints

ChrisXVI · 07-31-2016, 09:25 PM

Saints head coach Sean Payton said the key with Gwacham's development will be how he handles playing against the run.

"That'll be a challenge," he said. "That'll be a little more new."

That's a little concerning. I'm not being pessimistic or anything but Gwacham seems to have the inside track to being our starting DE and he has 6 weeks to learn how to play the run.

jeanpierre · 07-31-2016, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Saints head coach Sean Payton said the key with Gwacham's development will be how he handles playing against the run.

"That'll be a challenge," he said. "That'll be a little more new."

That's a little concerning. I'm not being pessimistic or anything but Gwacham seems to have the inside track to being our starting DE and he has 6 weeks to learn how to play the run.

Will the challenge be learning to play the run or having the physical ASSets to anchor against the run?

dizzle88 · 08-01-2016, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Will the challenge be learning to play the run or having the physical ASSets to anchor against the run?

Well he's beefed up from a year ago, going from 246 to 270 so holding his ground against the tackles should be a little easier.

ScottF · 08-01-2016, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Saints head coach Sean Payton said the key with Gwacham's development will be how he handles playing against the run.

"That'll be a challenge," he said. "That'll be a little more new."

That's a little concerning. I'm not being pessimistic or anything but Gwacham seems to have the inside track to being our starting DE and he has 6 weeks to learn how to play the run.

He's only been at the position for two years, but at least he has the coaching now
Receiver and special teams player in college, and also high jumped 6'10'' and competed in the triple jump, so he must have some powerful legs to get that 250 airborne
I'm a little surprised he is getting reps ahead of Richardson, but I guess they are trying to get an extended look

07-31-2016, 09:25 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Obum Gwacham's hot start to training camp could pay dividends for the Saints Saints head coach Sean Payton said the key with Gwacham's development will be how he handles playing against the run. "That'll be a challenge," he said. "That'll be a little more new." That's a little concerning. I'm not being pessimistic or anything but Gwacham seems to have the inside track to being our starting DE and he has 6 weeks to learn how to play the run.

07-31-2016, 10:10 PM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Obum Gwacham's hot start to training camp could pay dividends for the Saints Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Saints head coach Sean Payton said the key with Gwacham's development will be how he handles playing against the run. "That'll be a challenge," he said. "That'll be a little more new." That's a little concerning. I'm not being pessimistic or anything but Gwacham seems to have the inside track to being our starting DE and he has 6 weeks to learn how to play the run. *Will the challenge be learning to play the run or having the physical ASSets* to anchor against the run?**

08-01-2016, 02:13 AM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,541	Re: Obum Gwacham's hot start to training camp could pay dividends for the Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre *Will the challenge be learning to play the run or having the physical ASSets* to anchor against the run?** Well he's beefed up from a year ago, going from 246 to 270 so holding his ground against the tackles should be a little easier.

08-01-2016, 07:29 AM	#4
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Obum Gwacham's hot start to training camp could pay dividends for the Saints Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Saints head coach Sean Payton said the key with Gwacham's development will be how he handles playing against the run. "That'll be a challenge," he said. "That'll be a little more new." That's a little concerning. I'm not being pessimistic or anything but Gwacham seems to have the inside track to being our starting DE and he has 6 weeks to learn how to play the run. He's only been at the position for two years, but at least he has the coaching now Receiver and special teams player in college, and also high jumped 6'10'' and competed in the triple jump, so he must have some powerful legs to get that 250 airborne I'm a little surprised he is getting reps ahead of Richardson, but I guess they are trying to get an extended look

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