BusDriver

Maybe I can sweet talk someone into getting me some next season. lol

AsylumGuido

That's probably the best option. I know Curtis Lofton's next door neighbor really well. Maybe she could talk to him about getting me some for next season. He'll probably have a backdoor access to them.

BusDriver

That would be awesome!!!

hagan714

saints use the run to set up play action pass

all of the defense.

Beastmode

I hope to see less TE receptions. More TE blocking, power / duo running.

K Major

My list(s) of potential camp beast ...

Anthony (can Nolan bring out the dog in him?)
Adam Bighill - longshot but let's see what he's got.
Jake Lampman (the guy has performed well on S/T)
Alex Okafor (if healthy, he can explode off the line)

Bring it.

SaintFanInATLHELL

Actually the question is can Nolan bring out the owl in Anthony. I don't think there's ever been a question about Anthony's ability to bring the wood. The only question is can he learn to be in the right position to do so.
Special Teams both give an opportunity for guys like these to make the squad. Also we should well know from last season that solid special teams are essential for winning games.
Agreed. Both he and Kikhaha can create pressure off the edge if they can just stay healthy enough to be on the field.
I like the attitude. As I've been saying all along, the Saints defense doesn't need to be the '95 Bears or the 2000 Ravens. If this defense is in the middle of the pack for scoring, 3rd down percentage, Red Zone percentage, and takeaways be being healthy and playing as a solid group, it'll catapult the 2017 squad several notches towards the next level.

I'm with Guido looking on the bright side. I mean the Saints have gone 7-9 with some of the worst defenses in NFL history. Imaging what they can do with an average defense?!

SFIAH

Super Bowl Championships: New Orleans Saints:1, Carolina:0, Atlanta Chokers: STILL ZERO

Only Atlanta choked in an unchokable situation... Life is definitely good.

K Major

Seriously speaking on Stephone ... I really think playing him at SLB was a mistake last season. His ability is suited for MIKE & if he plays else where, he'll likely remain out of position. Sometimes I wonder that those Clemson teams were so loaded defensively, the coaches were able to mask deficiencies with SA. On paper, he now has better talent around him in New Orleans to succeed.

Nolan will give him a fair shake & it's my hope that a different teacher in the class/film study will help Anthony grasp it all.

ChrisXVI

Here's a question: if our LB's don't improve under Mike Nolan will anyone say maybe it wasn't Joe Vitt's fault?

K Major

If we can get good D line play, the linebackers job will be so much more manageable. I'll be surprised if you don't see significant improvement from the current roster of LB's under the tutelage of Mike Nolan.

Let's go.