The thing with Ruiz though is that he's a repeat offender. Unacceptable productivity from a former 1st rounder.

So, maybe the coaching is partly to blame if he keeps doing the same mistakes over and over again while still keeping his spot as a starter?!

He was a good player for Michigan, so what happened?

I remember the verdict being that he was a 1st round talent, but a weird pick for the Saints as they had no need for another center - maybe simply the BPA on the Saints board.

Michigan produces great tackles. Interior lineman? ... not so much.



Did you notice his play on Monday? He's looking to block the centers assignment instead of his own (guard). Chris mentioned it in the game day chat but he appears to be confused. Stop looking left <--- while playing guard.



Having studs on his left and right (TA & Ramz) masked his weakness but he's lost. Not just this year either. You can't have these repeated pass protection letdowns. I don't see any other 1st round interior lineman struggling like he is.



Ruiz is going to get another QB seriously injured.



Saints swung and missed on this one. Selecting a guy who played center his whole life and drafting him to be a guard makes no sense.

To be fair, I remember SP stating post-draft that he was picked to be a center and the idea was to move McCoy to guard.

At least that is how I recall it...

I've noticed his mistakes, like everybody watching the games have, but I still hold on hope for there being a chance of redemption with him.

Some guys blossom late, so maybe Ruiz is one of those guys.