Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing

06-05-2018, 12:08 AM

Look at our linebackers with the addition of that guy from the Jets, and you look at our core now verse two years ago. Holy **** what a difference. This has to be the best defense, talent wise, we have had since SP has been here. If people stay healthy we have a real shot at making a push

foreverfan · 06-05-2018, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Holy Bat**** what a difference.

Ok... don't laugh at this... it was the best I could come up with.

I've done worse...

Cruize · 06-05-2018, 10:12 AM

-Anzalone is athletic. Looked completely like a rookie. And was injured.
-Davis has been productive behind a stellar line.
-Klein was above average and got injured.
-Robertson has been productive from day 1.
-Te'o made plays despite looking average athletically.

While a much better situation than in years past, and certainly not a weakness on the team, the group appears to be just solid. The Dome Patrol's legacy is safe.

K Major · 06-05-2018, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

-Klein was above average and got injured.

Above average? Who Klein? PFF don't always tell the whole story however AJ graded at 37.7 & it showed. He didn't cut it in 2017.

Nolan & company addressed this in FA... hence the signing of Demario Davis @ MLB.

The Dude · 06-05-2018, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

True however he did play in 12 games last year but wasn't very productive. I'm simply not as high on him as others.

"Ice up!" & bring it at camp.

Our defense took a downturn the minute he went down. He was a difference maker.

K Major · 06-05-2018, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Our defense took a downturn the minute he went down. He was a difference maker.

Difference maker? He did nothing special outside of getting men lined in the right formations pre snap & missed out on several INTS (Davis had 5 INTs last season). Some would argue that Teo & Robertson had a greater "impact" last season in a limited role.

A difference maker is a player who can IMPACT the game on any given play. You know, guys like Lattimore, Marcus Williams and Cam Jordan.

All moot on Klein because Davis is the new man in the middle.

foreverfan · 06-05-2018, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

-Anzalone is athletic. Looked completely like a rookie. And was injured.
-Davis has been productive behind a stellar line.
-Klein was above average and got injured.
-Robertson has been productive from day 1.
-Te'o made plays despite looking average athletically.

While a much better situation than in years past, and certainly not a weakness on the team, the group appears to be just solid. The Dome Patrol's legacy is safe.

WEAKNESS IS TE.

Supertek · 06-06-2018, 10:10 AM

We are going to give Atlanta and the Panthers hell this year. I want someone to punish Jones of Atlanta for the head shot he put on Kamara that never was called. I give Kamara a lot of credit for being able to absorb that hit. Giving Davis that money may have been a mistake if he comes out and is not aggressive someone is going to have to step up our line backers need to be the difference makers this year.

K Major · 06-06-2018, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Supertek

We are going to give Atlanta and the Panthers hell this year.

Quick tidbit ... we swept the Panthers in 2017. Home, away AND in the playoffs

.

Rugby Saint II · 06-11-2018, 02:29 PM

The great thing about finally having talented LB'ers is we have Mike Nolan who is a real coach to get them ready to succeed on the field and hopefully perform at a high level.

06-05-2018, 12:08 AM	#11
Threaded by spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101 Rating: (0 votes - average) Look at our linebackers with the addition of that guy from the Jets, and you look at our core now verse two years ago. Holy **** what a difference. This has to be the best defense, talent wise, we have had since SP has been here. If people stay healthy we have a real shot at making a push jnormand, foreverfan, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.
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06-05-2018, 12:16 AM	#12
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing Originally Posted by spkb25 Holy Bat**** what a difference. Ok... don't laugh at this... it was the best I could come up with. I've done worse... spkb25, Rugby Saint II and darksoul35 like this.

06-05-2018, 10:12 AM	#13
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing -Anzalone is athletic. Looked completely like a rookie. And was injured. -Davis has been productive behind a stellar line. -Klein was above average and got injured. -Robertson has been productive from day 1. -Te'o made plays despite looking average athletically. While a much better situation than in years past, and certainly not a weakness on the team, the group appears to be just solid. The Dome Patrol's legacy is safe.
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06-05-2018, 10:23 AM	#14
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing Originally Posted by Cruize -Klein was above average and got injured. Above average? Who Klein? PFF don't always tell the whole story however AJ graded at 37.7 & it showed. He didn't cut it in 2017. Nolan & company addressed this in FA... hence the signing of Demario Davis @ MLB. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing Originally Posted by K Major True however he did play in 12 games last year but wasn't very productive. I'm simply not as high on him as others. "Ice up!" & bring it at camp. Our defense took a downturn the minute he went down. He was a difference maker. spkb25 and foreverfan like this.
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06-05-2018, 10:38 AM	#16
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing Originally Posted by The Dude Our defense took a downturn the minute he went down. He was a difference maker. Difference maker? He did nothing special outside of getting men lined in the right formations pre snap & missed out on several INTS (Davis had 5 INTs last season). Some would argue that Teo & Robertson had a greater "impact" last season in a limited role. A difference maker is a player who can IMPACT the game on any given play. You know, guys like Lattimore, Marcus Williams and Cam Jordan. All moot on Klein because Davis is the new man in the middle. AsylumGuido likes this.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing Originally Posted by Cruize -Anzalone is athletic. Looked completely like a rookie. And was injured. -Davis has been productive behind a stellar line. -Klein was above average and got injured. -Robertson has been productive from day 1. -Te'o made plays despite looking average athletically. While a much better situation than in years past, and certainly not a weakness on the team, the group appears to be just solid. The Dome Patrol's legacy is safe. WEAKNESS IS TE. Seer1 likes this.

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Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing We are going to give Atlanta and the Panthers hell this year. I want someone to punish Jones of Atlanta for the head shot he put on Kamara that never was called. I give Kamara a lot of credit for being able to absorb that hit. Giving Davis that money may have been a mistake if he comes out and is not aggressive someone is going to have to step up our line backers need to be the difference makers this year.

06-06-2018, 10:33 AM	#19
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing Originally Posted by Supertek We are going to give Atlanta and the Panthers hell this year. Quick tidbit ... we swept the Panthers in 2017. Home, away AND in the playoffs . Rugby Saint II and darksoul35 like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints Finally Have A Lot Of Options At Linebacker, And That's A Good Thing The great thing about finally having talented LB'ers is we have Mike Nolan who is a real coach to get them ready to succeed on the field and hopefully perform at a high level. spkb25 and jeanpierre like this.

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