Most Improved? (edit: I added Trey Hendrickson per request) (1 Viewer)

[David Robbins]

Our entire Defense is playing great football right now, and they are only going to get better. I thought, though, that I would ask this question. Who is the most improved on this unit. We all thought not long ago that we had liabilities such as Klein, Bell, and the Nose Tackle position. Then, Marcus Williams took a nose dive last season. Now, everyone is playing excellent football. But, which is the most improved player?

 

[superchuck500]

Vonn Bell said he was coming into camp this year in his best shape and ready to bring it on the field. He's stepped up his game in several aspects, I think. He looks great.

 

[Taker597]

I feel like Davenport didn't really improve. He just had to get settled and be healthy for a good minute. He was only healthy for 4 weeks. Missed preseason and played hurt.

Von Bell stepping up big as a leader. William seems back to his old self.

I think David Onyemata is going to have a break out season.

 

[Alaina]

Von Bell has been killing it this year IMO. Davenport has improved a lot, but I think he was already doing very well last year.

 

[SweetT]

I’d give the most improved nod to Klein. Out of the names, he’s the one that has made the biggest jump. Just my $.02

 

[bobad]

I'm going to say Apple, who didn't play so great last year. Still has a way to go.

I think Davenport (pre injury), Lat, Davis, and Bell all played about the same as last year.

The others, save Cam and Rankins, are a bit worrying.

 

[FGE413]

You left out Hendrickson, who was a healthy inactive for most of last year and got 3 sacks in 2 games, as an option.

 

[Kyle brister]

We have several guys playing lights out right now & this is a hard poll due to the increased level of play by a a lot of guys. But my TV is telling me that PJ Williams is playing like a man possessed these past few weeks. He has had magnificent slot coverage & his run stopping support has been off the chain. Considering how weak the slot corner position was & how this guy has filled that gap. I have to politic for this guy as most improved player & that position as being the difference in letting our pass rush have such an impact on the opposing QB.

 

[bobad]

But my TV is telling me that PJ Williams is playing like a man possessed these past few weeks. He has had magnificent slot coverage & his run stopping support has been off the chain. Considering how weak the slot corner position was & how this guy has filled that gap.

"PJ" and "Magnificent" in the same sentence may be a little optimistic.

He's had some nice plays and even a nice game or 2, but he's about 50/50 right now, IMHO.

 

[Kyle brister]

"PJ" and "Magnificent" in the same sentence may be a little optimistic.

He's had some nice plays and even a nice game or 2, but he's about 50/50 right now, IMHO.

Let us please keep in mind the starting point for each of these players. The award is most improved, not MVP.

 

[bobad]

Let us please keep in mind the starting point for each of these players. The award is most improved, not MVP.

PJ was 50/50 at the end of last year too.

 

[NWSaint]

IMHO, Vonn Bell.. he's on a different level than any other safety in the league right now.. the end.


NW.

 

[VPCajun]

Our entire Defense is playing great football right now, and they are only going to get better. I thought, though, that I would ask this question. Who is the most improved on this unit. We all thought not long ago that we had liabilities such as Klein, Bell, and the Nose Tackle position. Then, Marcus Williams took a nose dive last season. Now, everyone is playing excellent football. But, which is the most improved player?

just a reminder:

this is a TEAM sports and the D is starting to emulate that at a very High Level!

Whereas some players may be in the spotlight, it may very well be that other TEAMmates are doing their roles "unbeknownst to us" that are responsible for that success!

Geaux Saints D - Show us some At-HIT-tude!!!

 

[David Robbins]

You left out Hendrickson, who was a healthy inactive for most of last year and got 3 sacks in 2 games, as an option.

No. I was trying to go for our starters - and the slot DB is basically a starter - and not the rotational guys.

 

[Zack Lee]

Apple would be an easy pick here but I think the secondary guys are getting a big boost from the front and I think the fact that Davenport is growing up is making everyone on the line better by the shifted heat. He gets my vote.