New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme

06-10-2017, 01:44 PM

Just hope D.A. isn't trying to outdo Ryan on complexity...

Note: Klein has also been playing SAM backer which he played in Carolina when All-Pro Luke Kuechly was healthy...

K Major · 06-10-2017, 03:16 PM

Meh ...

I'll be anxious to see how Klein performs at MIKE come training camp.

hagan714 · 06-11-2017, 09:27 AM

I will be shocked if he does not pick up quickly.

The number one reason
I wanted him was at MLB

the number two reason
Klein's position versatility was a necessity in Carolina, where he lined up on the strong side, or Sam linebacker, when everybody was healthy and moved into the middle, or Mike linebacker, when Luke Kuechly was on the bench the past two seasons.

Stll my "#1 Biggest Bang for the Buck" NFL FA candidate for 2017

A.J. Klein signed a 4 year, $24,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including a $4,000,000 signing bonus, $9,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000. In 2017, Klein will earn a base salary of $1,700,000, a signing bonus of $4,000,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,800,000 and a dead cap value of $9,400,000.
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orlea....-klein-12429/

SmashMouth · 06-11-2017, 10:14 AM

Is he smart enough?

AsylumGuido · 06-11-2017, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Is he smart enough?

According to teammates and coaches his intelligence is one of his strengths.

The first thing Rivera and several players mentioned about Klein this week is his intelligence. Backup safety Colin Jones said Klein knows where he’s supposed to be against any offensive alignment.

That’s the result of Klein’s film study. Klein said he watches tape on his iPad at home but likes to stay at the stadium some nights because the game tapes are more accessible on the team’s computer system.

Danno · 06-11-2017, 11:56 AM

A different language does not equate to a more complex scheme.

Its simply a different terminology for the same things.

Quote: New linebacker A.J. Klein learning new language for old concepts

AsylumGuido · 06-11-2017, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

A different language does not equate to a more complex scheme.

Its simply a different terminology for the same things.

Exactly, and he even said it is becoming more natural all the time. I have no doubt he'll have it all as second nature by training camp. He strikes me as the sort that keeps working on his craft over the six week break instead of going to some party beach with the homies.

Crusader · 06-11-2017, 04:51 PM

"Now that it's Week 3 of OTAs already, everything's starting to come along smoothly, and those little memories and old calls are starting to get out of my memory bank and get replaced by new ones."

-A.J. Klein

Crusader · 06-11-2017, 04:52 PM

Just a klick-bait headline on that article.

neugey · 06-11-2017, 05:09 PM

What is this '96' on the helmets thing about?

06-10-2017, 03:16 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme Meh ... I'll be anxious to see how Klein performs at MIKE come training camp.

06-11-2017, 09:27 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme I will be shocked if he does not pick up quickly. The number one reason I wanted him was at MLB the number two reason Klein's position versatility was a necessity in Carolina, where he lined up on the strong side, or Sam linebacker, when everybody was healthy and moved into the middle, or Mike linebacker, when Luke Kuechly was on the bench the past two seasons. Stll my "#1 Biggest Bang for the Buck" NFL FA candidate for 2017 A.J. Klein signed a 4 year, $24,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including a $4,000,000 signing bonus, $9,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000. In 2017, Klein will earn a base salary of $1,700,000, a signing bonus of $4,000,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,800,000 and a dead cap value of $9,400,000. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orlea....-klein-12429/
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06-11-2017, 10:14 AM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,978 Blog Entries: 29	Re: New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme Is he smart enough?

06-11-2017, 10:36 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,720	Re: New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme Originally Posted by SmashMouth Is he smart enough? According to teammates and coaches his intelligence is one of his strengths. The first thing Rivera and several players mentioned about Klein this week is his intelligence. Backup safety Colin Jones said Klein knows where he’s supposed to be against any offensive alignment. That’s the result of Klein’s film study. Klein said he watches tape on his iPad at home but likes to stay at the stadium some nights because the game tapes are more accessible on the team’s computer system. hagan714 likes this.

06-11-2017, 11:56 AM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme A different language does not equate to a more complex scheme. Its simply a different terminology for the same things. Quote: New linebacker A.J. Klein learning new language for old concepts Utah_Saint likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,720	Re: New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme Originally Posted by Danno A different language does not equate to a more complex scheme. Its simply a different terminology for the same things. Exactly, and he even said it is becoming more natural all the time. I have no doubt he'll have it all as second nature by training camp. He strikes me as the sort that keeps working on his craft over the six week break instead of going to some party beach with the homies.

06-11-2017, 04:51 PM	#8
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme "Now that it's Week 3 of OTAs already, everything's starting to come along smoothly, and those little memories and old calls are starting to get out of my memory bank and get replaced by new ones." -A.J. Klein SmashMouth likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: New Saints linebacker A.J. Klein trying to overcome language barrier in Dennis Allen's scheme Just a klick-bait headline on that article.

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