Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round

04-28-2018, 09:45 AM

I got mad the last time we picked a receiver.

“What do we need this guy from Ohio State for? I’ve never even heard of him. Take Curtis Samuel!”

Yeah...I’m just going to shut up and say I’m pleased with the selection. We usually know what we’re doing at WR.

Beastmode · 04-28-2018, 09:56 AM

He's a jump ball specialist. Brees is a jump ball throwing specialist.

dam1953 · 04-28-2018, 10:18 AM

I read a piece a few weeks back about the biggest issue with rookie receivers is learning the complexity of the NFL passing game.

If he has the smarts to learn the offense, read the defense and run the routes, Brees will make him great.

Danno · 04-28-2018, 10:43 AM

A long strider who doesn't look as fast as his time indicates. A top ender. Reminds me of how a young Deuce ran. He didn't look like he was running fast yet he was leaving DB's in his wake.

That probably explains why he gets deep on DB's so often.

billyt81 · 04-28-2018, 12:22 PM

If he can track a deep ball well and block too, great. The Saints really need a receiver who can get some YAC yards. Break a tackle, shake a guy, whatever and turn a short curl into a big gain. I'm still hoping Travin Dural can get his legs back after his horrific injury in college.

nola_swammi · 04-28-2018, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I got mad the last time we picked a receiver.

“What do we need this guy from Ohio State for? I’ve never even heard of him. Take Curtis Samuel!”

Yeah...I’m just going to shut up and say I’m pleased with the selection. We usually know what we’re doing at WR.

I'm with ya! I see I become pessimistic when it comes to the draft but after the last draft we have to be optimistic

Rsanders24 · 04-28-2018, 01:21 PM

Man....a development OT who played DE just a year ago??? I'm confused...

Oops....wrong thread...

WillSaints81 · 04-28-2018, 06:49 PM

Is there locker room issues with TG Jr we're not aware of?

We didn't need a WR unless Meredith got hurt. We needed a TE but we had no second round pick.

K Major · 04-30-2018, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

He's a jump ball specialist. Brees is a jump ball throwing specialist.

Noticed that too. Catches really well in traffic & away from his body. Add 38" vert & 4.4 long speed.

Danno · 04-30-2018, 11:05 AM

Another interesting stat on Tre'quan...

He was the fastest WR (top end speed) at the combine. Ain't nobody chasing this cat down from behind.

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04-28-2018, 09:56 AM	#22
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04-28-2018, 10:18 AM	#23
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round I read a piece a few weeks back about the biggest issue with rookie receivers is learning the complexity of the NFL passing game. If he has the smarts to learn the offense, read the defense and run the routes, Brees will make him great. Danno and Barry from MS like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round A long strider who doesn't look as fast as his time indicates. A top ender. Reminds me of how a young Deuce ran. He didn't look like he was running fast yet he was leaving DB's in his wake. That probably explains why he gets deep on DB's so often.

04-28-2018, 12:22 PM	#25
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round If he can track a deep ball well and block too, great. The Saints really need a receiver who can get some YAC yards. Break a tackle, shake a guy, whatever and turn a short curl into a big gain. I'm still hoping Travin Dural can get his legs back after his horrific injury in college. Rsanders24 likes this.

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04-28-2018, 01:00 PM	#26
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round Originally Posted by rezburna I got mad the last time we picked a receiver. “What do we need this guy from Ohio State for? I’ve never even heard of him. Take Curtis Samuel!” Yeah...I’m just going to shut up and say I’m pleased with the selection. We usually know what we’re doing at WR. I'm with ya! I see I become pessimistic when it comes to the draft but after the last draft we have to be optimistic

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Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,482	Re: Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round Man....a development OT who played DE just a year ago??? I'm confused... Oops....wrong thread... Rugby Saint II likes this.

04-28-2018, 06:49 PM	#28
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round Is there locker room issues with TG Jr we're not aware of? We didn't need a WR unless Meredith got hurt. We needed a TE but we had no second round pick.

04-30-2018, 10:47 AM	#29
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round Originally Posted by Beastmode He's a jump ball specialist. Brees is a jump ball throwing specialist. Noticed that too. Catches really well in traffic & away from his body. Add 38" vert & 4.4 long speed.

04-30-2018, 11:05 AM	#30
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints pick UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith in 3rd round Another interesting stat on Tre'quan... He was the fastest WR (top end speed) at the combine. Ain't nobody chasing this cat down from behind. Twitter AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

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