4saintspirit

[quote="RDOX"]HALO!!

Great post to keep us all calm. So now in order to get off on the right foot, I believe that neither Allen or Rodgers will start, but Fincher will be right there in the mix. This kid looks great. He and Bockwoldt and the kid in the middle stand a good chance of making a huge difference in the LB corps. [quote]

I also like FIncher -- he has all the tools a LB needs (although a tad small)

[quote] I belive that the addition of Smith and Bullocks to the backfield as well as the rededication of Freddy Thomas will help greatly. Grant, Smith, and Whitehead will anchor the line hopefully. I believe that Sullivan is a gone pecan. Maybe they can get him to be the official "food taster" for the team. But that's about all he'll be. That was a selection that we will regret for a long time. [quote]

Still looking for a stud DT to really bolster the D

Believe me - Sullivan has gotten his share of blasts in the past -- Tbucky also -- but the real reason is these guys do not show the potential AB does. It is easy to get passionate for or against AB - On the for side you see outstanding skills and arm strength and potential -- on the anti side you see a big ego, poor decision making and leadership, lack of passion in his play -- As a moderate on the subject I can also see why so many will bash him just because of the almost ridiculous defense of AB at every turn -- and also see the other side who protect him blindly because of the attitude so many have that everything would be better for the Saints without AB. As for myself -- the moderate view tells me AB isn't the biggest problem we have -- and he has the talent to overcome and revers the part of the problem his does represent -- Problem is this is his year to reverse that problem otherwise I could not argue keeping him with what he will cost next year