New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Linebacker

ChrisXVI · 04-19-2018, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Alex Anzalone needs to prove me wrong that he isn't "injury prone".

Incredibly he’s never played more than 8 games a season in his career.

K Major · 04-19-2018, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Incredibly he’s never played more than 8 games a season in his career.

XVI, that's concerning for me. Constantly missing time due to injuries ... this is why I hope we draft another linebacker. Then factor end vets - Stupar (s/t ace) & Klein who weren't healthy towards the end of last season.

I hope we target another WILL LB in the draft. A Fred Warner (BYU) type backer lined up next to newly signed FA Davis (he almost never misses work) would be nice.

Side note - Robertson & Teo ... two really good depth players.

ChrisXVI · 04-19-2018, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

XVI, that's concerning for me. Constantly missing time due to injuries ... this is why I hope we draft another linebacker. Then factor end vets - Stupar (s/t ace) & Klein who weren't healthy towards the end of last season.

I hope we target another WILL LB in the draft. A Fred Warner (BYU) type backer lined up next to newly signed FA Davis (he almost never misses work) would be nice.

Side note - Robertson & Teo ... two really good depth players.

There are plenty of really good weak side LB options in this draft. You and I have both wanted Rashaan Evans for months... That guy just flows to the ball with bad intentions.

What could Mike Nolan do with Malik Jefferson? Could he help Jefferson put it all together?

K Major · 04-19-2018, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

What could Mike Nolan do with Malik Jefferson? Could he help Jefferson put it all together?

On day 3 (his stock has fallen as of late) of the draft ... I'd be interested. UT faithful said exactly what you say ...he just never put it all together on game day. Production never matched his athletic ability but I do believe Nolan could really help develop his game. Not sure if you can teach instincts (he lacks) though.

Players like Jefferson, Jerome Baker or Fred Warner could be on the Saints radar.

04-19-2018, 08:07 AM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Linebacker Originally Posted by K Major Alex Anzalone needs to prove me wrong that he isn't "injury prone". Incredibly he’s never played more than 8 games a season in his career. K Major likes this.

04-19-2018, 08:24 AM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Linebacker Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Incredibly he’s never played more than 8 games a season in his career. XVI, that's concerning for me. Constantly missing time due to injuries ... this is why I hope we draft another linebacker. Then factor end vets - Stupar (s/t ace) & Klein who weren't healthy towards the end of last season. I hope we target another WILL LB in the draft. A Fred Warner (BYU) type backer lined up next to newly signed FA Davis (he almost never misses work) would be nice. Side note - Robertson & Teo ... two really good depth players. Rugby Saint II and ChrisXVI like this.

04-19-2018, 08:41 AM	#3
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Linebacker Originally Posted by K Major XVI, that's concerning for me. Constantly missing time due to injuries ... this is why I hope we draft another linebacker. Then factor end vets - Stupar (s/t ace) & Klein who weren't healthy towards the end of last season. I hope we target another WILL LB in the draft. A Fred Warner (BYU) type backer lined up next to newly signed FA Davis (he almost never misses work) would be nice. Side note - Robertson & Teo ... two really good depth players. There are plenty of really good weak side LB options in this draft. You and I have both wanted Rashaan Evans for months... That guy just flows to the ball with bad intentions. What could Mike Nolan do with Malik Jefferson? Could he help Jefferson put it all together?

04-19-2018, 09:16 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Linebacker Originally Posted by ChrisXVI What could Mike Nolan do with Malik Jefferson? Could he help Jefferson put it all together? On day 3 (his stock has fallen as of late) of the draft ... I'd be interested. UT faithful said exactly what you say ...he just never put it all together on game day. Production never matched his athletic ability but I do believe Nolan could really help develop his game. Not sure if you can teach instincts (he lacks) though. Players like Jefferson, Jerome Baker or Fred Warner could be on the Saints radar. ChrisXVI likes this.

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