Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread

Budsdrinker · 11-16-2020, 12:20 PM

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

Rugby Saint II · 11-16-2020, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy.

Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit.

AsylumGuido · 11-16-2020, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy.

Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit.

That was the main concern with McCoy. At guard he'd be able to let his athleticism take over.

AsylumGuido · 11-16-2020, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

That was his strength at Michigan. His coach said he was right on 99% of the defensive calls he made from center in his three years there. Although, the pro game is a step up and may take a bit to get up to speed.

11-16-2020, 12:20 PM	#1
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

11-16-2020, 12:47 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,182	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie. He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy. Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit.

11-16-2020, 01:02 PM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,708	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy. Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit. That was the main concern with McCoy. At guard he'd be able to let his athleticism take over.

11-16-2020, 01:00 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,708	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie. That was his strength at Michigan. His coach said he was right on 99% of the defensive calls he made from center in his three years there. Although, the pro game is a step up and may take a bit to get up to speed.