What to watch when Saints training camp opens

07-19-2017, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

We can't be sure that Ellerbe won't be healthy. That is just projecting blindly. Many players go through a rash of injuries and then play for years without another.

I try to be positive about him, but he just brings out the pessimist in me. I hope you're right and it does turn around.

K Major · 07-19-2017, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Anthony is likely cut before the season-- I haven't seen or heard of anything leading me to believe he'll improve.

Bold prediction right there B&G ...

K Major · 07-19-2017, 10:35 PM

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 · 07-21-2017, 10:25 AM

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 · 07-21-2017, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by 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?

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.

Rugby Saint II · 07-21-2017, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I agree. The coaches will know, but WE won't. And, yes, I agree on where the eyes will be.

On the Cheer leaders right?

Seer1 · 07-21-2017, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by 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?

No, on both counts.

Barry from MS · 07-21-2017, 05:29 PM

My eyes will be on our secondary's health this camp, especially our corners...we need Breaux/Lattimore/PJ on the field 100% of our 6 division games against the NFC South's big receivers & TEs. It'll also help with run containment knowing these 3 are covering downfield.

07-19-2017, 07:23 PM	#31
Threaded by Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by AsylumGuido We can't be sure that Ellerbe won't be healthy. That is just projecting blindly. Many players go through a rash of injuries and then play for years without another. I try to be positive about him, but he just brings out the pessimist in me. I hope you're right and it does turn around.
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07-19-2017, 10:04 PM	#32
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by blackangold Anthony is likely cut before the season-- I haven't seen or heard of anything leading me to believe he'll improve. Bold prediction right there B&G ... foreverfan likes this.

07-19-2017, 10:35 PM	#33
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens 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 and halloween 65 like this.

07-21-2017, 10:25 AM	#34
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens 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?

07-21-2017, 10:38 AM	#35
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by 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? 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.

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07-21-2017, 11:58 AM	#36
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I agree. The coaches will know, but WE won't. And, yes, I agree on where the eyes will be. On the Cheer leaders right?

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by 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? No, on both counts. halloween 65 likes this.

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Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens My eyes will be on our secondary's health this camp, especially our corners...we need Breaux/Lattimore/PJ on the field 100% of our 6 division games against the NFC South's big receivers & TEs. It'll also help with run containment knowing these 3 are covering downfield.

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