LS Jon Dorenbos Placed on NFI

AsylumGuido · 09-08-2017, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Well, just off the top of my head, some issues that have me concerned...
Until proven otherwise, a historically bad defense.
Until proven otherwise, a special teams unit that closely resembles the Keystone Cops.
A #2 receiver that's close to the tops in the league every year for dropped passes.
An overpaid starting tight end that seems to want to compete with the #2 receiver for the title of most dropped passes.
A completely unproven staring left tackle
A right tackle that's older than dirt with bad knees, without a suitable back up because the heir apparent is starting at left tackle.
Two starting corners that have a grand total of 2 NFL games worth of experience.
Three of the six linebackers on the roster weren't even on the team last season and two of the there that were here are on the injury report.

And as I'm sure we've all seen a bad snap on a punt or a field goal attempt can turn the tide of a game.

So for me anyway, the team does have issues to be concerned about so losing a long snapper two days before the season starts, combined with any combination of those issues is very worrisome.

You, my friend, are overly concerned.

I feel no concern at all with your first two listed concerns. Those issues are in the past. Those coaches are no longer on the staff. I have seen substantial improvement in both areas.

That #2 WR will do his job just fine. He's coming from playing with the worst QB in the league as far as accuracy to the QB who is the career leader in accuracy and is working on one of the very best receiver coaches in the NFL.

Let's just wait to see what Fleener does this second year. At his worst he is still an above average NFL TE.

The starting LT was the highest rated LT in the draft and has the confidence of his coach and teammates. That's good enough for me.

The RT was one of the very top rated tackles in the league last year and has not shown any drop off in play. And since when has Strief got bad knees? He had an issue back in 2011 but since then any issues have dealt with his elbow, chest, ankle and neck. Nothing more serious than any other player.

And two starting corners that some around here feel may be the best two corners in Saints history. Nothing but excitement from me.

As for linebackers, the fastest LB on the squad from two years ago ran a 4.69 40 at the combines. This year ALL of the LB's on the roster run a faster 40 than that. Not to mention we now have one of the best LB coaches in recent NFL memory.

I really don't see the issues. I see opportunities.

Can't wait!

09-08-2017, 09:40 PM	#21
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,881	Re: LS Jon Dorenbos Placed on NFI Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Well, just off the top of my head, some issues that have me concerned... Until proven otherwise, a historically bad defense. Until proven otherwise, a special teams unit that closely resembles the Keystone Cops. A #2 receiver that's close to the tops in the league every year for dropped passes. An overpaid starting tight end that seems to want to compete with the #2 receiver for the title of most dropped passes. A completely unproven staring left tackle A right tackle that's older than dirt with bad knees, without a suitable back up because the heir apparent is starting at left tackle. Two starting corners that have a grand total of 2 NFL games worth of experience. Three of the six linebackers on the roster weren't even on the team last season and two of the there that were here are on the injury report. And as I'm sure we've all seen a bad snap on a punt or a field goal attempt can turn the tide of a game. So for me anyway, the team does have issues to be concerned about so losing a long snapper two days before the season starts, combined with any combination of those issues is very worrisome. You, my friend, are overly concerned. I feel no concern at all with your first two listed concerns. Those issues are in the past. Those coaches are no longer on the staff. I have seen substantial improvement in both areas. That #2 WR will do his job just fine. He's coming from playing with the worst QB in the league as far as accuracy to the QB who is the career leader in accuracy and is working on one of the very best receiver coaches in the NFL. Let's just wait to see what Fleener does this second year. At his worst he is still an above average NFL TE. The starting LT was the highest rated LT in the draft and has the confidence of his coach and teammates. That's good enough for me. The RT was one of the very top rated tackles in the league last year and has not shown any drop off in play. And since when has Strief got bad knees? He had an issue back in 2011 but since then any issues have dealt with his elbow, chest, ankle and neck. Nothing more serious than any other player. And two starting corners that some around here feel may be the best two corners in Saints history. Nothing but excitement from me. As for linebackers, the fastest LB on the squad from two years ago ran a 4.69 40 at the combines. This year ALL of the LB's on the roster run a faster 40 than that. Not to mention we now have one of the best LB coaches in recent NFL memory. I really don't see the issues. I see opportunities. Can't wait!
	“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

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