Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years

CharityMike · 09-08-2017, 08:13 PM

Posted by Charean Williams on September 8, 2017, 3:03 PM EDT

AP
Ryan Ramczyk will become the first Saints rookie to start the season opener at left tackle since since Jim Dombrowski in 1986.

“Obviously, it’s a little bit bigger stage here, but it’s really just trusting my preparation and what I’ve done so far here,” Ramczyk said, via Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. “I feel good about it.”

Ramczyk, the 32nd overall choice, was not expected to start on the fast track. Veteran Terron Armstead was manning the left tackle spot until he tore the labrum in his shoulder in June. Ramczyk was Plan B in protecting Drew Brees‘ blindside against the Vikings, one of the top pass-rushing units in the league.

Ramczyk got only 38 total offensive snaps in two preseason games, but the Saints have confidence in the rookie.

“I think he’s had good work all training camp, and I think he’s someone that quickly picked up our system,” coach Sean Payton said. “He’ll be ready.”

Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years – ProFootballTalk

Danno · 09-08-2017, 08:14 PM

Yeah, not exactly a good thing for us. We were probably hoping to bring him along a bit more slowly.

CharityMike · 09-08-2017, 08:17 PM

What I was thinking as well. Say a novena and hope for the best I suppose.

Danno · 09-08-2017, 08:20 PM

I just hope if he struggles that it doesn't ruin his development.

CharityMike · 09-08-2017, 08:25 PM

Good point. I hope not as well. But we wouldn't trust him to protect Drews blind side if he wasn't ready right?

Danno · 09-08-2017, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Good point. I hope not as well. But we wouldn't trust him to protect Drews blind side if he wasn't ready right?

But at this point we really didn't have any viable alternatives did we?

CharityMike · 09-08-2017, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

But at this point we really didn't have any viable alternatives did we?

I guess not.

Danno · 09-08-2017, 08:33 PM

And lets remember, Ramz was an elite LT in college, projected to go in the 1st half of round 1, so this isn't some 3rd or 4th rounder thrown into action because of injury.

He's basically as close to NFL ready as any rookie can be.

halloween 65 · 09-08-2017, 08:34 PM

Trial by fire!! RB's will lend a hand chipping on passing downs, hopefully?

Danno · 09-08-2017, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

Trial by fire!! RB's will lend a hand chipping on passing downs, hopefully?

Yep, its a chess match. He made need help, he may not.

We may look like we're giving him help, but fake for a pass to the flats.

The strategy is way beyond my pay grade. Its why these guys get paid and we don't.

09-08-2017, 08:13 PM	#1
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years Posted by Charean Williams on September 8, 2017, 3:03 PM EDT AP Ryan Ramczyk will become the first Saints rookie to start the season opener at left tackle since since Jim Dombrowski in 1986. “Obviously, it’s a little bit bigger stage here, but it’s really just trusting my preparation and what I’ve done so far here,” Ramczyk said, via Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. “I feel good about it.” Ramczyk, the 32nd overall choice, was not expected to start on the fast track. Veteran Terron Armstead was manning the left tackle spot until he tore the labrum in his shoulder in June. Ramczyk was Plan B in protecting Drew Brees‘ blindside against the Vikings, one of the top pass-rushing units in the league. Ramczyk got only 38 total offensive snaps in two preseason games, but the Saints have confidence in the rookie. “I think he’s had good work all training camp, and I think he’s someone that quickly picked up our system,” coach Sean Payton said. “He’ll be ready.” Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years – ProFootballTalk SmashMouth likes this.

09-08-2017, 08:14 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years Yeah, not exactly a good thing for us. We were probably hoping to bring him along a bit more slowly. hagan714 and Rugby Saint II like this.

09-08-2017, 08:17 PM	#3
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years What I was thinking as well. Say a novena and hope for the best I suppose.

09-08-2017, 08:20 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years I just hope if he struggles that it doesn't ruin his development.

09-08-2017, 08:25 PM	#5
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years Good point. I hope not as well. But we wouldn't trust him to protect Drews blind side if he wasn't ready right? Danno likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years Originally Posted by CharityMike Good point. I hope not as well. But we wouldn't trust him to protect Drews blind side if he wasn't ready right? But at this point we really didn't have any viable alternatives did we? CharityMike likes this.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years Originally Posted by Danno But at this point we really didn't have any viable alternatives did we? I guess not.

09-08-2017, 08:33 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years And lets remember, Ramz was an elite LT in college, projected to go in the 1st half of round 1, so this isn't some 3rd or 4th rounder thrown into action because of injury. He's basically as close to NFL ready as any rookie can be. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years Trial by fire!! RB's will lend a hand chipping on passing downs, hopefully? Rugby Saint II likes this.

09-08-2017, 08:46 PM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Ryan Ramczyk will become first Saints rookie to start season opener at LT in 31 years Originally Posted by halloween 65 Trial by fire!! RB's will lend a hand chipping on passing downs, hopefully? Yep, its a chess match. He made need help, he may not. We may look like we're giving him help, but fake for a pass to the flats. The strategy is way beyond my pay grade. Its why these guys get paid and we don't. Rugby Saint II likes this.