Inside Linebacker - Joe Bachie (1 Viewer)

[cajunman9]

I just read that it's the performance of UDFA ILB Joe Bachie is the reason for Bradham's release. Linebackers Coach Michael Hodges raves about "Bachie's performance and his intelligence (Football IQ), always being at the right place at the right time". "Bachie performs like an NFL Veteran Starter".
That is exciting. Because I pointed out that we have so much quality UDFAs, but my favorite was and is my favorite player after watching his college tape. Bachie was awesome, always in the running back hole, making stops behind the line, and when he hits you that's it no yards after contact. For his size he hits and it looks like it hurt.
So I say Joe Bachie is my favorite camp beast.

 

[SAINTSFAN]

Hope he becomes a diamond in the rough find.

 

[El Caliente]

Who can argue that? I mean, ever year we keep a couple of UDFAs who ultimately have a big impact on our season?

Harris/Tuttle
JT Gray
Justin Hardee
Pierre Thomas
Wil Lutz
Cameron Tom
Dan Arnold
Chris Banjo
Crawley
TommyLee Lewis
Willie Snead

This team has an eye for talent.

 

[St.Dan]

Excellent indeed. Perhaps Bachie can become the defense's version of Pierre Thomas, who famously beat out a mid-round draft pick and ran his way into Saints lore forever

 

[ANKOMA33]

Baby Kuechly perhaps?

I mean sometimes scouts can get it wrong on players.

 

[Stalwart385]

I'm projecting Bachie as your dirty work linebacker that can just get the job done. Think like Shanle plus. Some may take that as a bad thing but I don't. Especially as a UDFA. It sounds like his know-how, experience at the position and intelligence will get him on the team. I don't see him as a special sideline to sideline athlete but a guy that will be in the right spot at the right time. I'm guessing special teams will be his initial path.

He was definitely my pick of UDFAs to make the team as well.

 

[Bourbon]

Hope he becomes a diamond in the rough find.

He's a shiny piece of coal...

 

[bleedit1960]

Still can't believe he was not drafted. We have a good young linebacker group. Zack Baun , Joe Bachie, Kaden Elliss, and Chase Hansen. Hope we can keep them all. Here are a few articles. Ones you are talking about...

Transcript: Michael Hodges training camp conference call - Wednesday, August 19

Saints cutting Nigel Bradham opens door for Joe Bachie Jr. to make roster

The Saints cut Nigel Bradham early yesterday. That move by one of the best teams in the NFC will open a door for former Spartan, Joe Bachie Jr.

whodatdish.com

 

[Wisco Steve]

Yeah it was crazy he was not drafted, he has shown a ton of ability. He could turn into a high quality MIKE in the NFL. We gave him a big time bonus as an UDFA and he is showing that the FO's faith was well placed.

 

[meily]

Excellent indeed. Perhaps Bachie can become the defense's version of Pierre Thomas, who famously beat out a mid-round draft pick and ran his way into Saints lore forever

That means he would have to beat our Baun and Baun gets released. I'd rather he just prove capable of playing at this level and contributing on special teams and eventually gets his chance to compete at MLB next year.

 

[neworleanshoo]

Our next special teams star (that's not an insult). I don't see him cracking this rotation but may the best beast win.

 

[COACHTDL]

Who can argue that? I mean, ever year we keep a couple of UDFAs who ultimately have a big impact on our season?

Harris/Tuttle
JT Gray
Justin Hardee
Pierre Thomas
Wil Lutz
Cameron Tom
Dan Arnold
Chris Banjo
Crawley
TommyLee Lewis
Willie Snead

This team has an eye for talent.

I would add Delvin Breaux. His stay was cut short due to stupid medical staff and SP treating him like crap even after the broken bone was discovered.

 

[abnrgr]

Interesting, he was a Jeff Ireland find. Man that dude is money!

 

[Randy Jones]

In Walter's Football draft he was listed as a 3-5 round prospect. It is suggested he was overlooked because of a PED suspension his senior year. Had a really good 3 cone drill time. 6.93 seconds. 4.67 40.

 

[J.T.]

Very interesting player. Saints really need a thumper on Special Teams. If he can show something on Special Teams, he can make the team. His draft profile just screams Middle Linebacker. He tested out with better athletic ability than many thought he would. Two down Middle Linebackers are usually not drafted high, but he could have easily been a fourth round pick. I think he will make the team and will get some snaps on Defense and be a Special Teams starter and active on game day.