Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers

08-21-2017, 09:11 AM

I never had much question about his tackling ability. It was more his ability to shed blocks and actually get up field, as well as being less than stellar at dropping back into coverage. Hopefully we have the depth at linebacker now that he won't be asked to cover much, but I was surprised to see him in the backfield as much as he was last night. Hadn't seen that since his college days.

It was encouraging and would be a huge boost if this kind of play holds up with him, considering he was not expected by many of us (maybe not even by the Saints) to be anything but a decent backup option. That's about all I was expecting. It'll be quite interesting to see how he follows this up.

spkb25 · 08-21-2017, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I'm shocked by Te'o too. He's about to earn himself a huge offseason contract.

And develop a heart condition, you son of B Rez

No he has been very impressive. Klein too. Haven't had someone that good since JV

WillMacKenzie · 08-21-2017, 09:15 AM

Let's not forget about Stupar, he does seem to find a way to the ball

K Major · 08-21-2017, 09:18 AM

8 sacks ... I know it's pre season but 8 sacks.

Okafor on the sack of Clemmons ... boy. He arrived quickly and with bad intentions. That is how you bring it off the edge.

AsylumGuido · 08-21-2017, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

I never had much question about his tackling ability. It was more his ability to shed blocks and actually get up field, as well as being less than stellar at dropping back into coverage. Hopefully we have the depth at linebacker now that he won't be asked to cover much, but I was surprised to see him in the backfield as much as he was last night. Hadn't seen that since his college days.

It was encouraging and would be a huge boost if this kind of play holds up with him, considering he was not expected by many of us (maybe not even by the Saints) to be anything but a decent backup option. That's about all I was expecting. It'll be quite interesting to see how he follows this up.

He was really looking good for the Chargers before blowing out the Achilles. I feel he just wasn't getting the respect because of the lack of success of the team as a whole. I was excited when we signed him. He has always had that high motor type of play. And he is hungry and as far as everything I have read about him he is well liked and respected by all of his teammates. It would not surprise me to see him named a defensive team captain this year as a Saint, just as he was as a Charger.

spkb25 · 08-21-2017, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

8 sacks ... I know it's pre season but 8 sacks.

Okafor on the sack of Clemmons ... boy. He arrived quickly and with bad intentions. That is how you bring it off the edge.

dude it was old school hit man, loved it!!

The Dude · 08-21-2017, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

8 sacks ... I know it's pre season but 8 sacks.

Okafor on the sack of Clemmons ... boy. He arrived quickly and with bad intentions. That is how you bring it off the edge.

One could argue that Okafor should be credited for back to back sacks. He was there on that second one too. He at the least should have been credited with a halff on that next play.

Rugby Saint II · 08-21-2017, 02:29 PM

They were very impressive last night. Who would ever believe that LB'er would become a strength?

dam1953 · 08-21-2017, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

He was really looking good for the Chargers before blowing out the Achilles. I feel he just wasn't getting the respect because of the lack of success of the team as a whole. I was excited when we signed him. He has always had that high motor type of play. And he is hungry and as far as everything I have read about him he is well liked and respected by all of his teammates. It would not surprise me to see him named a defensive team captain this year as a Saint, just as he was as a Charger.

Kind of like that injured QB we picked up from the Chargers a few years back. Lord, if he can do even half as much for the D as Brees did for the O, that will be the second dumbest move the Chargers ever made. Think about it, Brees, Sproles and hopefully Te'O. Hell with the draft, just pick up Chargers' throw-aways.

hagan714 · 08-21-2017, 06:03 PM

Manti Te'o signed? Oh well the annual IR roll of the dice. talent is not the issue but so far so good.

A.J. Klein is all I thought he would be. Smart all around player that may not make a ton of pro bowls, if any. But he can be that foundation build stone at the second level to build on.

08-21-2017, 09:11 AM	#11
Threaded by burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) I never had much question about his tackling ability. It was more his ability to shed blocks and actually get up field, as well as being less than stellar at dropping back into coverage. Hopefully we have the depth at linebacker now that he won't be asked to cover much, but I was surprised to see him in the backfield as much as he was last night. Hadn't seen that since his college days. It was encouraging and would be a huge boost if this kind of play holds up with him, considering he was not expected by many of us (maybe not even by the Saints) to be anything but a decent backup option. That's about all I was expecting. It'll be quite interesting to see how he follows this up. spkb25 likes this.
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08-21-2017, 09:13 AM	#12
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers Originally Posted by rezburna I'm shocked by Te'o too. He's about to earn himself a huge offseason contract. And develop a heart condition, you son of B Rez No he has been very impressive. Klein too. Haven't had someone that good since JV

08-21-2017, 09:15 AM	#13
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers Let's not forget about Stupar, he does seem to find a way to the ball Rugby Saint II likes this.

08-21-2017, 09:18 AM	#14
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers 8 sacks ... I know it's pre season but 8 sacks. Okafor on the sack of Clemmons ... boy. He arrived quickly and with bad intentions. That is how you bring it off the edge. SmashMouth and frydaddy like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers Originally Posted by burningmetal I never had much question about his tackling ability. It was more his ability to shed blocks and actually get up field, as well as being less than stellar at dropping back into coverage. Hopefully we have the depth at linebacker now that he won't be asked to cover much, but I was surprised to see him in the backfield as much as he was last night. Hadn't seen that since his college days. It was encouraging and would be a huge boost if this kind of play holds up with him, considering he was not expected by many of us (maybe not even by the Saints) to be anything but a decent backup option. That's about all I was expecting. It'll be quite interesting to see how he follows this up. He was really looking good for the Chargers before blowing out the Achilles. I feel he just wasn't getting the respect because of the lack of success of the team as a whole. I was excited when we signed him. He has always had that high motor type of play. And he is hungry and as far as everything I have read about him he is well liked and respected by all of his teammates. It would not surprise me to see him named a defensive team captain this year as a Saint, just as he was as a Charger. dam1953 likes this.
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08-21-2017, 09:24 AM	#16
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers Originally Posted by K Major 8 sacks ... I know it's pre season but 8 sacks. Okafor on the sack of Clemmons ... boy. He arrived quickly and with bad intentions. That is how you bring it off the edge. dude it was old school hit man, loved it!!

08-21-2017, 11:32 AM	#17
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers Originally Posted by K Major 8 sacks ... I know it's pre season but 8 sacks. Okafor on the sack of Clemmons ... boy. He arrived quickly and with bad intentions. That is how you bring it off the edge. One could argue that Okafor should be credited for back to back sacks. He was there on that second one too. He at the least should have been credited with a halff on that next play. K Major likes this.
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08-21-2017, 02:29 PM	#18
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers They were very impressive last night. Who would ever believe that LB'er would become a strength?

08-21-2017, 03:30 PM	#19
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers Originally Posted by AsylumGuido He was really looking good for the Chargers before blowing out the Achilles. I feel he just wasn't getting the respect because of the lack of success of the team as a whole. I was excited when we signed him. He has always had that high motor type of play. And he is hungry and as far as everything I have read about him he is well liked and respected by all of his teammates. It would not surprise me to see him named a defensive team captain this year as a Saint, just as he was as a Charger. Kind of like that injured QB we picked up from the Chargers a few years back. Lord, if he can do even half as much for the D as Brees did for the O, that will be the second dumbest move the Chargers ever made. Think about it, Brees, Sproles and hopefully Te'O. Hell with the draft, just pick up Chargers' throw-aways. skymike likes this.

08-21-2017, 06:03 PM	#20
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers Manti Te'o signed? Oh well the annual IR roll of the dice. talent is not the issue but so far so good. A.J. Klein is all I thought he would be. Smart all around player that may not make a ton of pro bowls, if any. But he can be that foundation build stone at the second level to build on.

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