I was wrong about 2 players...

Danno · 12-24-2017, 04:20 PM

Yes, I was thoroughly unimpressed with the signing of Teo and Ginn.

But both exceeded my expectations and I'm pretty sure they surpassed most of you guys' expectations as well.

Both ended up being great fits on our team

Who else surprised you guys with performing much better than you thought they would?

Be honest, I'm a forum search guru!!!

Barry from MS · 12-24-2017, 04:23 PM

TLL...he's turning out to be a pretty darn good punt returner.

dizzle88 · 12-24-2017, 04:47 PM

Ginn is so-so for me, had a huge play and then followed it up with a tipped ball that gave Atlanta life. Not to mention his constant running out of bounds.

Te'o has been a very nice surprise, he knifes through blockers well and makes solid tackles.

As stated above, TLL is above average on punt returns and isn't afraid to run north and south.

The defense as a whole played outstanding, they have faced adversity all year with multiple injuries but never backed down.

Seer1 · 12-25-2017, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Ginn is so-so for me, had a huge play and then followed it up with a tipped ball that gave Atlanta life. Not to mention his constant running out of bounds.

Te'o has been a very nice surprise, he knifes through blockers well and makes solid tackles.

As stated above, TLL is above average on punt returns and isn't afraid to run north and south.

The defense as a whole played outstanding, they have faced adversity all year with multiple injuries but never backed down.

Almost got a like outta me for this, but.. Running out of bounds might give up a yard or so once in a while, it does adds years to a player's career (just when we really need them) and it takes any worries about fumbles away as well.

Thirty3 · 12-24-2017, 05:05 PM

I like both.

Utah_Saint · 12-24-2017, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Who else surprised you guys with performing much better than you thought they would?

Be honest, I'm a forum search guru!!!

Alex Okafor. Figured he'd be a decent rotational guy. He ended up playing great. Hope he's back next year.

Danno · 12-24-2017, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Alex Okafor. Figured he'd be a decent rotational guy. He ended up playing great. Hope he's back next year.

Another one for me, sort of.

I thought he'd be a decent DE, but certainly exceeded my expectations.

I just never thought Teo and Ginn would have been as good as they have been.
Everyone else is about as I expected, plus/minus a notch or two.

RockyMountainSaint · 12-24-2017, 05:08 PM

WillSaints81

Constantly underestimated.

Danno · 12-24-2017, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

WillSaints81

Constantly underestimated.

WillSaints81 · 12-24-2017, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

WillSaints81

Constantly underestimated.

What does this have to do with me? I never said anything about Teo since the one post after the signing. Ginn, I have, but he's been up and down. Obviously this was a must-win game where the players had to mostly show up. I never said we would lose this game. It's the playoffs I am more concerned about.

12-24-2017, 04:20 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	I was wrong about 2 players... Yes, I was thoroughly unimpressed with the signing of Teo and Ginn. But both exceeded my expectations and I'm pretty sure they surpassed most of you guys' expectations as well. Both ended up being great fits on our team Who else surprised you guys with performing much better than you thought they would? Be honest, I'm a forum search guru!!! hagan714, SmashMouth and Seer1 like this.

12-24-2017, 04:23 PM	#2
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... TLL...he's turning out to be a pretty darn good punt returner. Seer1 likes this.

12-24-2017, 04:47 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... Ginn is so-so for me, had a huge play and then followed it up with a tipped ball that gave Atlanta life. Not to mention his constant running out of bounds. Te'o has been a very nice surprise, he knifes through blockers well and makes solid tackles. As stated above, TLL is above average on punt returns and isn't afraid to run north and south. The defense as a whole played outstanding, they have faced adversity all year with multiple injuries but never backed down.

12-25-2017, 09:41 AM	#4
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... Originally Posted by dizzle88 Ginn is so-so for me, had a huge play and then followed it up with a tipped ball that gave Atlanta life. Not to mention his constant running out of bounds. Te'o has been a very nice surprise, he knifes through blockers well and makes solid tackles. As stated above, TLL is above average on punt returns and isn't afraid to run north and south. The defense as a whole played outstanding, they have faced adversity all year with multiple injuries but never backed down. Almost got a like outta me for this, but.. Running out of bounds might give up a yard or so once in a while, it does adds years to a player's career (just when we really need them) and it takes any worries about fumbles away as well.

12-24-2017, 05:05 PM	#5
Thirty3 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,255	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... I like both.
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12-24-2017, 05:06 PM	#6
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... Originally Posted by Danno Who else surprised you guys with performing much better than you thought they would? Be honest, I'm a forum search guru!!! Alex Okafor. Figured he'd be a decent rotational guy. He ended up playing great. Hope he's back next year. Danno, RockyMountainSaint, nola_swammi and 5 others like this.

12-24-2017, 05:14 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Alex Okafor. Figured he'd be a decent rotational guy. He ended up playing great. Hope he's back next year. Another one for me, sort of. I thought he'd be a decent DE, but certainly exceeded my expectations. I just never thought Teo and Ginn would have been as good as they have been. Everyone else is about as I expected, plus/minus a notch or two.

12-24-2017, 05:08 PM	#8
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... WillSaints81 Constantly underestimated. jnormand, Danno and Rugby Saint II like this.

12-24-2017, 05:15 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint WillSaints81 Constantly underestimated.

12-24-2017, 07:08 PM	#10
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,278	Re: I was wrong about 2 players... Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint WillSaints81 Constantly underestimated. What does this have to do with me? I never said anything about Teo since the one post after the signing. Ginn, I have, but he's been up and down. Obviously this was a must-win game where the players had to mostly show up. I never said we would lose this game. It's the playoffs I am more concerned about.