Malcolm Jenkins thinks Saints are 'closer' after Brees' comments

jeanpierre · 08-24-2020, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

If losing Bell gets Ceedy on the field more, then this is addition by subtraction.

Agree with Major about getting Gardner on the field more, but then there was no reason to spend that money on Jenkins either...

It'd been better spent on another Boundary CB, Pass Rusher, Wide Receiver, or getting a jump-start on the upcoming contract extensions...

AsylumGuido · 08-24-2020, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Agree with Major about getting Gardner on the field more, but then there was no reason to spend that money on Jenkins either...

It'd been better spent on another Boundary CB, Pass Rusher, Wide Receiver, or getting a jump-start on the upcoming contract extensions...

Probably looking for veteran leadership and familiarity with DA's defense. From all indications he is very respected in the locker room. He was a team captain for the Eagles each of the past four years and was the same with the Saints before going to the Eagles. He is also a VP of the NFLPA Executive Committee. Regardless of what some fans think of him, he is a positive force among the players. He's also a pretty damned good safety.

jeanpierre · 08-24-2020, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Probably looking for veteran leadership and familiarity with DA's defense. From all indications he is very respected in the locker room. He was a team captain for the Eagles each of the past four years and was the same with the Saints before going to the Eagles. He is also a VP of the NFLPA Executive Committee. Regardless of what some fans think of him, he is a positive force among the players. He's also a pretty damned good safety.

Veteran Leadership? We're not starting any rookies and other players like Mr. Marcus, Lattimore have to be given an opportunity to step up...

And Janoris Jenkins is no rookie...

Let other players step up and have that mantle and see if they can't be leaders, especially when you're about to extend them some big 'Mo contracts...

AsylumGuido · 08-24-2020, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Veteran Leadership? We're not starting any rookies and other players like Mr. Marcus, Lattimore have to be given an opportunity to step up...

And Janoris Jenkins is no rookie...

Let other players step up and have that mantle and see if they can't be leaders, especially when you're about to extend them some big 'Mo contracts...

We're obviously going all in this season, as we should in my opinion. Too much worrying about the future can negatively affect the current. I say do everything you can to win today because you never know what the future brings. Don't forget that Jenkins has more Lombardi wins than any other player on the roster.

jeanpierre · 08-24-2020, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

We're obviously going all in this season, as we should in my opinion. Too much worrying about the future can negatively affect the current. I say do everything you can to win today because you never know what the future brings. Don't forget that Jenkins has more Lombardi wins than any other player on the roster.

Thought we've been going all in since the 2017 season?

We've been saying this for four seasons now...

spkb25 · 08-24-2020, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Thought we've been going all in since the 2017 season?

We've been saying this for four seasons now...

That was last year too and the year before, remember that was why they kept giving up draft picks and extra draft picks. Davenport, 2 first round picks

AsylumGuido · 08-24-2020, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Thought we've been going all in since the 2017 season?

We've been saying this for four seasons now...

And we were good enough to go all the way. Bad breaks stopped all three runs, not lack of talent on the field. We've gone all in and still were able to go all in again and again. That's my point. Stop worrying so much about next year and the next. There's always a way to go "all in" then.

Gil Brandt has said the exact same thing. He said you need to do everything you can to win this year and wait to worry about next year next year. His Cowboys had a pretty decent run with that philosophy. They also had a good deal of luck. You need both to win it all.

08-24-2020, 04:41 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Malcolm Jenkins thinks Saints are 'closer' after Brees' comments Originally Posted by K Major If losing Bell gets Ceedy on the field more, then this is addition by subtraction. Agree with Major about getting Gardner on the field more, but then there was no reason to spend that money on Jenkins either... It'd been better spent on another Boundary CB, Pass Rusher, Wide Receiver, or getting a jump-start on the upcoming contract extensions... gosaints1 likes this.

08-24-2020, 04:55 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Malcolm Jenkins thinks Saints are 'closer' after Brees' comments Originally Posted by jeanpierre Agree with Major about getting Gardner on the field more, but then there was no reason to spend that money on Jenkins either... It'd been better spent on another Boundary CB, Pass Rusher, Wide Receiver, or getting a jump-start on the upcoming contract extensions... Probably looking for veteran leadership and familiarity with DA's defense. From all indications he is very respected in the locker room. He was a team captain for the Eagles each of the past four years and was the same with the Saints before going to the Eagles. He is also a VP of the NFLPA Executive Committee. Regardless of what some fans think of him, he is a positive force among the players. He's also a pretty damned good safety.

08-24-2020, 05:00 PM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Malcolm Jenkins thinks Saints are 'closer' after Brees' comments Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Probably looking for veteran leadership and familiarity with DA's defense. From all indications he is very respected in the locker room. He was a team captain for the Eagles each of the past four years and was the same with the Saints before going to the Eagles. He is also a VP of the NFLPA Executive Committee. Regardless of what some fans think of him, he is a positive force among the players. He's also a pretty damned good safety. Veteran Leadership? We're not starting any rookies and other players like Mr. Marcus, Lattimore have to be given an opportunity to step up... And Janoris Jenkins is no rookie... Let other players step up and have that mantle and see if they can't be leaders, especially when you're about to extend them some big 'Mo contracts...

08-24-2020, 05:08 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Malcolm Jenkins thinks Saints are 'closer' after Brees' comments Originally Posted by jeanpierre Veteran Leadership? We're not starting any rookies and other players like Mr. Marcus, Lattimore have to be given an opportunity to step up... And Janoris Jenkins is no rookie... Let other players step up and have that mantle and see if they can't be leaders, especially when you're about to extend them some big 'Mo contracts... We're obviously going all in this season, as we should in my opinion. Too much worrying about the future can negatively affect the current. I say do everything you can to win today because you never know what the future brings. Don't forget that Jenkins has more Lombardi wins than any other player on the roster.

08-24-2020, 05:16 PM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Malcolm Jenkins thinks Saints are 'closer' after Brees' comments Originally Posted by AsylumGuido We're obviously going all in this season, as we should in my opinion. Too much worrying about the future can negatively affect the current. I say do everything you can to win today because you never know what the future brings. Don't forget that Jenkins has more Lombardi wins than any other player on the roster. Thought we've been going all in since the 2017 season? We've been saying this for four seasons now...

08-24-2020, 05:31 PM	#6
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,144	Re: Malcolm Jenkins thinks Saints are 'closer' after Brees' comments Originally Posted by jeanpierre Thought we've been going all in since the 2017 season? We've been saying this for four seasons now... That was last year too and the year before, remember that was why they kept giving up draft picks and extra draft picks. Davenport, 2 first round picks

08-24-2020, 05:50 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Malcolm Jenkins thinks Saints are 'closer' after Brees' comments Originally Posted by jeanpierre Thought we've been going all in since the 2017 season? We've been saying this for four seasons now... And we were good enough to go all the way. Bad breaks stopped all three runs, not lack of talent on the field. We've gone all in and still were able to go all in again and again. That's my point. Stop worrying so much about next year and the next. There's always a way to go "all in" then. Gil Brandt has said the exact same thing. He said you need to do everything you can to win this year and wait to worry about next year next year. His Cowboys had a pretty decent run with that philosophy. They also had a good deal of luck. You need both to win it all.
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