A.J. Klein Placed on IR

Utah_Saint · 12-19-2017, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Is everybody pretty satisfied with Klein? Do you feel good enough about him to move forward with him as our Mike next season? I don’t think he’s really much of a playmaker but he’s a smart player and that’s imperative for the position.

The defense looks a lot more organized and not as many guys out of position when Klein's on the field.

turbo_dog · 12-21-2017, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Is everybody pretty satisfied with Klein? Do you feel good enough about him to move forward with him as our Mike next season? I don’t think he’s really much of a playmaker but he’s a smart player and that’s imperative for the position.

It's a good question. For the first time in years, I say we have a really good LB. I like how Robertson and Teo are playing as well. I don't have any numbers to back it up, but something feels different when Klein is on the field. It seems players get to the ball quicker, attack a RB, go sideways a little faster. I'm not saying he's a top 5 linebacker in the league, but he is a huge upgrade from what we've had since Vilma left.

Going back to the days of Jim Haslett, I always wanted the coaching staff to put more importance on the linebackers. Sam, mike, will, we've been weak there for decades. We can still use some improvement, but Klein is a great first step.

Danno · 12-19-2017, 06:25 PM

Sports hernia?

It sure seems like we have more of those than other teams.

He will be missed.

AsylumGuido · 12-19-2017, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Sports hernia?

It sure seems like we have more of those than other teams.

He will be missed.

Have you researched that? It is one of the most common season ending injuries in the league.

Danno · 12-19-2017, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Have you researched that? It is one of the most common season ending injuries in the league.

No I haven't. Thats why I said "it seems"

I would be interested in some league wide stats tho.

AsylumGuido · 12-20-2017, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

No I haven't. Thats why I said "it seems"

I would be interested in some league wide stats tho.

I know that's what ended JJ WAtt's season and have read about many others, as well. I'll see if I can dig into that.

SmashMouth · 12-19-2017, 06:27 PM

Saints place A.J. Klein on injured reserve, add John Phillips – ProFootballTalk

K Major · 12-19-2017, 06:48 PM

It will be tough losing Klein.

We are getting really thin at LB.

NonieT · 12-19-2017, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

https://twitter.com/jkatzenstein/sta...48444810055680

https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/s...49747799834629

I thought Phillips was already on the roster. They elevated him when they put Fleener on IR.

st thomas · 12-19-2017, 08:51 PM

it must be the boudain and cracklins, i've been researching sinse 2012, it weakens the wall cavity muscles, leaving fat in its wake, this report was studied at the festival buildings behind the best stop, and don's meat market. ps, several harley riders experiencing same conditions in earlier studies.

12-19-2017, 11:21 PM	#1
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Is everybody pretty satisfied with Klein? Do you feel good enough about him to move forward with him as our Mike next season? I don’t think he’s really much of a playmaker but he’s a smart player and that’s imperative for the position. The defense looks a lot more organized and not as many guys out of position when Klein's on the field. CharityMike likes this.

12-21-2017, 07:44 AM	#2
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,635	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Is everybody pretty satisfied with Klein? Do you feel good enough about him to move forward with him as our Mike next season? I don’t think he’s really much of a playmaker but he’s a smart player and that’s imperative for the position. It's a good question. For the first time in years, I say we have a really good LB. I like how Robertson and Teo are playing as well. I don't have any numbers to back it up, but something feels different when Klein is on the field. It seems players get to the ball quicker, attack a RB, go sideways a little faster. I'm not saying he's a top 5 linebacker in the league, but he is a huge upgrade from what we've had since Vilma left. Going back to the days of Jim Haslett, I always wanted the coaching staff to put more importance on the linebackers. Sam, mike, will, we've been weak there for decades. We can still use some improvement, but Klein is a great first step.

12-19-2017, 06:25 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR Sports hernia? It sure seems like we have more of those than other teams. He will be missed. saintsfan1976 likes this.

12-19-2017, 07:27 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR Originally Posted by Danno Sports hernia? It sure seems like we have more of those than other teams. He will be missed. Have you researched that? It is one of the most common season ending injuries in the league. Danno likes this.

12-19-2017, 07:46 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Have you researched that? It is one of the most common season ending injuries in the league. No I haven't. Thats why I said "it seems" I would be interested in some league wide stats tho.

12-20-2017, 07:00 AM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR Originally Posted by Danno No I haven't. Thats why I said "it seems" I would be interested in some league wide stats tho. I know that's what ended JJ WAtt's season and have read about many others, as well. I'll see if I can dig into that. Rugby Saint II likes this.

12-19-2017, 06:27 PM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR Saints place A.J. Klein on injured reserve, add John Phillips – ProFootballTalk

12-19-2017, 06:48 PM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,741 Blog Entries: 3	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR It will be tough losing Klein. We are getting really thin at LB. hagan714 likes this.

12-19-2017, 07:00 PM	#9
NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR Originally Posted by ChrisXVI https://twitter.com/jkatzenstein/sta...48444810055680 https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/s...49747799834629 I thought Phillips was already on the roster. They elevated him when they put Fleener on IR.
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12-19-2017, 08:51 PM	#10
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: A.J. Klein Placed on IR it must be the boudain and cracklins, i've been researching sinse 2012, it weakens the wall cavity muscles, leaving fat in its wake, this report was studied at the festival buildings behind the best stop, and don's meat market. ps, several harley riders experiencing same conditions in earlier studies. SmashMouth likes this.

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