How would you assess Fuaga? Do you think he’ll be another future Willie Roaf or at least a future multi- time Pro Bowler (31 Viewers)

[WhoDat?DrewDat]

This brings up a question. What do you think of Will Campbell? Seems to likely be the best

Yuck. Not a fan of Will as a franchise LT.

 

[St. Widge]

I don't know what happened with Campell this season, but it definitely wasn't his best performance for someone wanting to go in the first round of the draft. He only gave up 1 sack and 9 pressures according to PFF (I don't have full access so maybe someone who does can access his grades) but he did seem to have a high number of penalties (false starts & holding) this season compared to the past 2. I would really love to see him and Jones come back for their senior seasons but they are both slated as 1st or high 2nd rd picks so I highly doubt they stay.

I do think Campbell will do well in the NFL and have a long successful career. I guess a lot will depend on how our future coaching staff evaluates Penning on if we need to draft another OT. Personally, with the way Fuaga has played at LT, I'd rather draft Emory Jones to place at RT if they want to replace Penning.

Campbell and Jones have both declared for the draft.

I think Fuaga has played well. I'm just not sure he has the arm length or quickness to handle elite pass rushers one on one. I think he will be fine at LT, but I think he could be dominant at RT and I'm not convinced on Penning long term at RT.

 

[St. Widge]

Yuck. Not a fan of Will as a franchise LT.

I thought he was not good at LSU this year, but maybe it was just a down year or the scheme was bad. I'm not a fan of Kelly's run scheme and I also think Nuss has a tendency to hold the ball too long and doesn't step up in the pocket which hurts how Campbell looked. But, I honestly have not taken a close look at Campbell.

 

[WhoDat?DrewDat]

I thought he was not good at LSU this year, but maybe it was just a down year or the scheme was bad. I'm not a fan of Kelly's run scheme and I also think Nuss has a tendency to hold the ball too long and doesn't step up in the pocket which hurts how Campbell looked. But, I honestly have not taken a close look at Campbell.

He was... fine. Definitely did not play like a top 10 pick.

 

[Saint KayBee]

Fuaga has been impressive, as I figured he would. It’ll be nice to see him continue to grow into the LT position.

 

[rlemieux]

Fuaga has not been bad by any means but that doesn’t mean he’s been great either. He’s struggled more often than not. Personally if the draft falls right, Fuaga is a much better option at gaurd or even RT.

 

[rsmith2783]

comparing a rookie LT to a HOFer is crazy lmao

Not really. I vividly remember watching Armstead for the first time back in 2013. All it took was 2 quarter, and I called my father and told him that we found our next Willie Roaf.
Concerning Fuaga, i'd move him back to RT if possible. I don't know what Peat is up to these days, but i'd bring him back and let him play LT and keep Penning for backup.

 

[DSnfla]

If he stays healthy…Hall of Famer, one of the greatest Saints of all-time.

He’s turning in perfect game after perfect game, as a rookie, playing a new position…he has the gift.

Is this your attempt at sarcasm ??

 

[Saint KayBee]

Not really. I vividly remember watching Armstead for the first time back in 2013. All it took was 2 quarter, and I called my father and told him that we found our next Willie Roaf.
Concerning Fuaga, i'd move him back to RT if possible. I don't know what Peat is up to these days, but i'd bring him back and let him play LT and keep Penning for backup.

After the epic stinker Charles Brown put up in the 2013 Rams game, I was right and ready for a change. By halftime I was thinking “this team could make a Super Bowl push from the 6 seed.” I was that confident in Terron Armstead.

Then he got hurt and left games a lot

 

[3ParStillDriver]

He’s a rookie and I can think of 10 teams off the top of my head that would love him right now starting for them, Chiefs included.

He’s on track to being one of the best LT’s in the NFL within another 2 years, so long he progresses and doesn’t regress.

 

[Chopper Man]

He played very poorly last night, was almost beat on every play. Roaf would never have looked like that. No comparison whatsoever. In fact I think we need to look at Tackle in this draft.

 

[St. Geezy]

Is this your attempt at sarcasm ??

None at all. I feel great about the player’s ceiling and think he has the mental makeup and the drive necessary to reach it.

 

[madsaint1967]

I don't get off much into analytics, but anyone can see he was the best lineman we had out of everyone healthy enough to play consistently. I just got done in another thread posting we seem to be good now at tackle (Fuaga and Penning) and more than good at center (McCoy when healthy). Now we need some studs at guard. When the previous era on offense was at its best, it was mostly due to the guards (Evans and Nicks).

Both Evan’s and Nicks were OTs, we should be looking for that in the draft. OTs are usually the most athletic linemen and we need athletes. There are a few legitimate guards in this draft but we need to uncover some OTs to use as guard. Then in a pinch you have backups for Fuaga or Penning.

 

[MarylandWHODAT]

Not with the Saints.......

 

[meily]

He was a good draft pick and should only get better with more experience.