Impact Saints rookies will have in 2020

SmashMouth · 06-17-2020, 02:52 AM

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Rugby Saint II · 06-17-2020, 02:23 PM

Ruiz needs to be working with Drew to get his timing down. Once he does that then he'll be the starting center. If it doesn't happen quickly then he's our new right guard.

K Major · 06-17-2020, 03:31 PM

Zach Baun for me. Considered by many coaches as a high IQ guy .. he'll get his share of reps/playing time.

Some scouting reports (Walter & SI) gave him 1st round grades.

There were a few here that wanted Murray/Queen. I think ZB can be just as good, if not better than both.

AsylumGuido · 06-17-2020, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Zach Baun for me. Considered by many coaches as a high IQ guy .. he'll get his share of reps/playing time.

Some scouting reports (Walter & SI) gave him 1st round grades.

There were a few here that wanted Murray/Queen. I think ZB can be just as good, if not better than both.

Another former QB and WR. Another player that knows more than one position. Or at least how they think and react.

K Major · 06-17-2020, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Another former QB and WR. Another player that knows more than one position. Or at least how they think and react.

Good point.

Right after the draft, a video surfaced on YouTube highlighting his play at QB. IIRC he scored 6 or 7 TD's in one game

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Versatility is key.

AsylumGuido · 06-17-2020, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Good point.

Right after the draft, a video surfaced on YouTube highlighting his play at QB. IIRC he scored 6 or 7 TD's in one game .

Versatility is key.

This seems to be a formula that both Payton and Belichick have been following as far as players recently. No surprise they have won the most game over the past three years. Perhaps the two best coaches in the game today.

jeanpierre · 06-18-2020, 08:12 PM

Rookies will be the difference in another early playoff exit or finally getting that second Superbowl...

Rugby Saint II · 06-20-2020, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Rookies will be the difference in another early playoff exit or finally getting that second Superbowl...

Good Lord I hope not jp. Ruiz will have a tough time getting the calls and snap of the timing down without OTA's. However, we can slide him out to RT if necessary. Baun is actually going to be asked to play a different position in the NFL. We know that doesn't always work. Trautman needs a lot of time because of how difficult the tight end position can be to learn. That's three qualified rookies who could make an impact if they are sufficiently prepared.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Impact Saints rookies will have in 2020 Ruiz needs to be working with Drew to get his timing down. Once he does that then he'll be the starting center. If it doesn't happen quickly then he's our new right guard. jeanpierre likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Impact Saints rookies will have in 2020 Zach Baun for me. Considered by many coaches as a high IQ guy .. he'll get his share of reps/playing time. Some scouting reports (Walter & SI) gave him 1st round grades. There were a few here that wanted Murray/Queen. I think ZB can be just as good, if not better than both. jeanpierre likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,210	Re: Impact Saints rookies will have in 2020 Originally Posted by K Major Zach Baun for me. Considered by many coaches as a high IQ guy .. he'll get his share of reps/playing time. Some scouting reports (Walter & SI) gave him 1st round grades. There were a few here that wanted Murray/Queen. I think ZB can be just as good, if not better than both. Another former QB and WR. Another player that knows more than one position. Or at least how they think and react. SmashMouth, jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Impact Saints rookies will have in 2020 Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Another former QB and WR. Another player that knows more than one position. Or at least how they think and react. Good point. Right after the draft, a video surfaced on YouTube highlighting his play at QB. IIRC he scored 6 or 7 TD's in one game . Versatility is key. jeanpierre likes this.

06-17-2020, 06:21 PM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,210	Re: Impact Saints rookies will have in 2020 Originally Posted by K Major Good point. Right after the draft, a video surfaced on YouTube highlighting his play at QB. IIRC he scored 6 or 7 TD's in one game . Versatility is key. This seems to be a formula that both Payton and Belichick have been following as far as players recently. No surprise they have won the most game over the past three years. Perhaps the two best coaches in the game today.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Impact Saints rookies will have in 2020 Rookies will be the difference in another early playoff exit or finally getting that second Superbowl...

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Impact Saints rookies will have in 2020 Originally Posted by jeanpierre Rookies will be the difference in another early playoff exit or finally getting that second Superbowl... Good Lord I hope not jp. Ruiz will have a tough time getting the calls and snap of the timing down without OTA's. However, we can slide him out to RT if necessary. Baun is actually going to be asked to play a different position in the NFL. We know that doesn't always work. Trautman needs a lot of time because of how difficult the tight end position can be to learn. That's three qualified rookies who could make an impact if they are sufficiently prepared.