Saints' Eli Apple expects to play vs. Vikings

10-27-2018, 04:46 PM

NFL network replayed the MNF game with the Giants vs ATL.

Applebee's gave up 2 catches for 22 yards & a grab on Julio J.

I'll take that all day from any cornerback not named Lattimore.

I'm sure he'll play tomorrow in certain packages. Glad the Saints FO made a move to get him.

Rugby Saint II · 10-27-2018, 04:50 PM

He's well spoken and should fit right in with this strong locker room and college team mates playing along side him.

The Dude · 10-27-2018, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Unless he is that damn good and instinctual (which would lead me to believe that the Giants wouldn't have given him up), you throw him out there too fast, too deep, and you'll further damage his confidence.

It took our backfield an off-season and quite a few games before they played instinctively.

Possibly a measured transition would be better in the long run?

Especially given how “complicated and confusing “Allen’s defense is said to be. It took our own DBs 3 weeks to start to come together and they had camp.

A couple of the players said part of the problem was getting used to playing with the new members in the secondary, P-Rob and Coleman.
I don’t see us throwing him out there and having any more success than we have had. May be worse off. It’s going to take him a few games. I think the best we can hope for is that Crawley feels a fire under his ass and steps his game up.

AsylumGuido · 10-27-2018, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Especially given how “complicated and confusing “Allen’s defense is said to be. It took our own DBs 3 weeks to start to come together and they had camp.

A couple of the players said part of the problem was getting used to playing with the new members in the secondary, P-Rob and Coleman.
I don’t see us throwing him out there and having any more success than we have had. May be worse off. It’s going to take him a few games. I think the best we can hope for is that Crawley feels a fire under his ass and steps his game up.

So you are saying that Crawley is definitely going to be starting then, right? It'll be interesting to see if you are right ...

K Major · 10-27-2018, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Especially given how “complicated and confusing “Allen’s defense is said to be. It took our own DBs 3 weeks to start to come together and they had camp.

A couple of the players said part of the problem was getting used to playing with the new members in the secondary, P-Rob and Coleman.
I don’t see us throwing him out there and having any more success than we have had. May be worse off.

Nonsense.

AsylumGuido · 10-27-2018, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Nonsense.

To say the least.

Barry from MS · 10-27-2018, 06:11 PM

How could he not be comfortable playing in this secondary? Its all Ohio State out there.

10-27-2018, 04:46 PM	#11
Threaded by K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) NFL network replayed the MNF game with the Giants vs ATL. Applebee's gave up 2 catches for 22 yards & a grab on Julio J. I'll take that all day from any cornerback not named Lattimore. I'm sure he'll play tomorrow in certain packages. Glad the Saints FO made a move to get him. AsylumGuido and ChrisXVI like this.
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10-27-2018, 04:50 PM	#12
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Saints' Eli Apple expects to play vs. Vikings He's well spoken and should fit right in with this strong locker room and college team mates playing along side him.

10-27-2018, 05:08 PM	#13
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Saints' Eli Apple expects to play vs. Vikings Originally Posted by TheOak Unless he is that damn good and instinctual (which would lead me to believe that the Giants wouldn't have given him up), you throw him out there too fast, too deep, and you'll further damage his confidence. It took our backfield an off-season and quite a few games before they played instinctively. Possibly a measured transition would be better in the long run? Especially given how “complicated and confusing “Allen’s defense is said to be. It took our own DBs 3 weeks to start to come together and they had camp. A couple of the players said part of the problem was getting used to playing with the new members in the secondary, P-Rob and Coleman. I don’t see us throwing him out there and having any more success than we have had. May be worse off. It’s going to take him a few games. I think the best we can hope for is that Crawley feels a fire under his ass and steps his game up.
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10-27-2018, 05:13 PM	#14
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,221	Re: Saints' Eli Apple expects to play vs. Vikings Originally Posted by The Dude Especially given how “complicated and confusing “Allen’s defense is said to be. It took our own DBs 3 weeks to start to come together and they had camp. A couple of the players said part of the problem was getting used to playing with the new members in the secondary, P-Rob and Coleman. I don’t see us throwing him out there and having any more success than we have had. May be worse off. It’s going to take him a few games. I think the best we can hope for is that Crawley feels a fire under his ass and steps his game up. So you are saying that Crawley is definitely going to be starting then, right? It'll be interesting to see if you are right ...

10-27-2018, 05:16 PM	#15
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints' Eli Apple expects to play vs. Vikings Originally Posted by The Dude Especially given how “complicated and confusing “Allen’s defense is said to be. It took our own DBs 3 weeks to start to come together and they had camp. A couple of the players said part of the problem was getting used to playing with the new members in the secondary, P-Rob and Coleman. I don’t see us throwing him out there and having any more success than we have had. May be worse off. Nonsense.

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10-27-2018, 05:17 PM	#16
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,221	Re: Saints' Eli Apple expects to play vs. Vikings Originally Posted by K Major Nonsense. To say the least.

10-27-2018, 06:11 PM	#17
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Saints' Eli Apple expects to play vs. Vikings How could he not be comfortable playing in this secondary? Its all Ohio State out there. foreverfan likes this.