What to watch when Saints training camp opens

ChrisXVI · 07-18-2017, 12:51 PM

Get ready to hear the following:

"I haven't seen the defense diving for loose balls and trying to create turnovers like this since training camp in '09!"

"(New Mike LB) is certainly making his presence felt barking out adjustments and it's a real chess match between he and Drew just like it was with Vilma!"

Every. Single. Year. It's a time of ultimate hyperbole.

AsylumGuido · 07-18-2017, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Get ready to hear the following:

"I haven't seen the defense diving for loose balls and trying to create turnovers like this since training camp in '09!"

"(New Mike LB) is certainly making his presence felt barking out adjustments and it's a real chess match between he and Drew just like it was with Vilma!"

Every. Single. Year. It's a time of ultimate hyperbole.

This is true. But I do have more hope defensively than I have for several years. And the fact is, none of us will really know anything until the starters hit the field September 11th.

K Major · 07-18-2017, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

And the fact is, none of us will really know anything until the starters hit the field September 11th.

Coaches should have a good idea where we are headed as a group by game #2 of the pre season. As others have posted, all eyes on the defense.

AsylumGuido · 07-18-2017, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Coaches should have a good idea where we are headed as a group by game #2 of the pre season. As others have posted, all eyes on the defense.

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

foreverfan · 07-18-2017, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

All eyes on the defense.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

And, yes, I agree on where the eyes will be.

Look around the stadium too.... Don't get me started....

Rugby Saint II · 07-21-2017, 10:58 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?

ChrisXVI · 07-18-2017, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Coaches should have a good idea where we are headed as a group by game #2 of the pre season. As others have posted, all eyes on the defense.

I'm just dying to see how the LB competition plays out. I feel like our best line-up would be:

WLB- Anzalone
MLB- Anthony
SLB- Klein

... and yet I really like Robertson and want him on the field too. I just don't know where to slot him.

I'm not really worried about the rest of the defense. Barring injuries the D-Line is solid and the secondary can be top-tier.

K Major · 07-18-2017, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I'm just dying to see how the LB competition plays out. I feel like our best line-up would be:

WLB- Anzalone
MLB- Anthony
SLB- Klein

Hopefully someone will emerge at MIKE. Could it be Stephone? Fingers crossed. On paper I don't see any super stars but definitely depth.

jnormand · 07-19-2017, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I'm just dying to see how the LB competition plays out. I feel like our best line-up would be:

WLB- Anzalone
MLB- Anthony
SLB- Klein

... and yet I really like Robertson and want him on the field too. I just don't know where to slot him.

I'm not really worried about the rest of the defense. Barring injuries the D-Line is solid and the secondary can be top-tier.

I would like to see that lineup because that would mean Anthony improved. But I'd trust Robertson at MLB at this point. And I hope Anzalone pans out. That'd be awesome. We have Ellerbe too. Oh wait....he had a bad dream earlier this off season and stubbed his toe while running to mommy's room.

blackangold · 07-19-2017, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I'm just dying to see how the LB competition plays out. I feel like our best line-up would be:

WLB- Anzalone
MLB- Anthony
SLB- Klein

... and yet I really like Robertson and want him on the field too. I just don't know where to slot him.

I'm not really worried about the rest of the defense. Barring injuries the D-Line is solid and the secondary can be top-tier.

Ellerbe is hands down our best LB, he will be the WLB if healthy.

MLB/SLB are up fro grabs, and if you look at the contracts dished out the Saints are banking on Klein to take the MLB spot.

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

Teo is my hope for the SLB spot with Robertson being a very good back up that can play every LB position well.

07-18-2017, 12:51 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Get ready to hear the following: "I haven't seen the defense diving for loose balls and trying to create turnovers like this since training camp in '09!" "(New Mike LB) is certainly making his presence felt barking out adjustments and it's a real chess match between he and Drew just like it was with Vilma!" Every. Single. Year. It's a time of ultimate hyperbole. foreverfan likes this.

07-18-2017, 03:17 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,845 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by AsylumGuido And the fact is, none of us will really know anything until the starters hit the field September 11th. Coaches should have a good idea where we are headed as a group by game #2 of the pre season. As others have posted, all eyes on the defense.

07-18-2017, 03:23 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,768	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by K Major Coaches should have a good idea where we are headed as a group by game #2 of the pre season. As others have posted, all eyes on the defense. I agree. The coaches will know, but WE won't. And, yes, I agree on where the eyes will be.

07-18-2017, 11:37 PM	#5
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by K Major All eyes on the defense. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido And, yes, I agree on where the eyes will be. Look around the stadium too.... Don't get me started.... hagan714, Rugby Saint II and halloween 65 like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	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?

07-18-2017, 01:11 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,768	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Get ready to hear the following: "I haven't seen the defense diving for loose balls and trying to create turnovers like this since training camp in '09!" "(New Mike LB) is certainly making his presence felt barking out adjustments and it's a real chess match between he and Drew just like it was with Vilma!" Every. Single. Year. It's a time of ultimate hyperbole. This is true. But I do have more hope defensively than I have for several years. And the fact is, none of us will really know anything until the starters hit the field September 11th. Rugby Saint II likes this.

07-18-2017, 07:12 PM	#7
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by K Major Coaches should have a good idea where we are headed as a group by game #2 of the pre season. As others have posted, all eyes on the defense. I'm just dying to see how the LB competition plays out. I feel like our best line-up would be: WLB- Anzalone MLB- Anthony SLB- Klein ... and yet I really like Robertson and want him on the field too. I just don't know where to slot him. I'm not really worried about the rest of the defense. Barring injuries the D-Line is solid and the secondary can be top-tier. jnormand and K Major like this.

07-18-2017, 09:19 PM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,845 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I'm just dying to see how the LB competition plays out. I feel like our best line-up would be: WLB- Anzalone MLB- Anthony SLB- Klein Hopefully someone will emerge at MIKE. Could it be Stephone? Fingers crossed. On paper I don't see any super stars but definitely depth.

07-19-2017, 11:29 AM	#9
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,781	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I'm just dying to see how the LB competition plays out. I feel like our best line-up would be: WLB- Anzalone MLB- Anthony SLB- Klein ... and yet I really like Robertson and want him on the field too. I just don't know where to slot him. I'm not really worried about the rest of the defense. Barring injuries the D-Line is solid and the secondary can be top-tier. I would like to see that lineup because that would mean Anthony improved. But I'd trust Robertson at MLB at this point. And I hope Anzalone pans out. That'd be awesome. We have Ellerbe too. Oh wait....he had a bad dream earlier this off season and stubbed his toe while running to mommy's room. ChrisXVI likes this.

07-19-2017, 04:07 PM	#10
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I'm just dying to see how the LB competition plays out. I feel like our best line-up would be: WLB- Anzalone MLB- Anthony SLB- Klein ... and yet I really like Robertson and want him on the field too. I just don't know where to slot him. I'm not really worried about the rest of the defense. Barring injuries the D-Line is solid and the secondary can be top-tier. Ellerbe is hands down our best LB, he will be the WLB if healthy. MLB/SLB are up fro grabs, and if you look at the contracts dished out the Saints are banking on Klein to take the MLB spot. Anthony is likely cut before the season-- I haven't seen or heard of anything leading me to believe he'll improve. Teo is my hope for the SLB spot with Robertson being a very good back up that can play every LB position well. MarchingOn likes this.

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