My assessment of the saints offseason so far (1 Viewer)

[Infinite_Crescent]

greetings all 1st post on been a reader a while though

FS
Sharper-Major upgrade over Bullocks (Bears cant be THAT desperate?)

Usama Young- will make a good safety much better than at CB imo with his physicality and size being better suited for the S position. Should be main backup at FS & SS if he does infact make the switch. If he exceeds expectations he may even steal snaps from Harper in obvious passing situations

Prioleau-nice pickup for special teams and knows WIlliams system. Could start in a pinch and not be a huge liability (Bullocks). Not a playmaker though evidence of his 1 career int.

CB
Greer-upgrade simply by him him being on the field and not injured (MM)
plus he has an 85 on madden and a 94 speed

Porter-Wil start opposite Greer and basically be a new addition since he missed most of last season. I see Pro Bowl potential in this guy

FB
Evans-upgrade over Karney. Karney was so stiff and one-dimensional and always went down on 1st contact even though hes built like a tank. Evans with his speed,vision,running ability, and ability to get to the 2nd and 3rd level quickly will be why he will have a career year in this offense mark my words

DE
Spicer-love the signing. Should rotate all along the D-line at both end and tackle and if Grant/Smith dont get their act together he & Mccray are gonna take those spots. Charleston- was impressive but he may be stuck in a #s game

DT
Coleman-man im so excited about this signing i think he is going to come back and be a pro bowl caliber player. Him and Ellis 2gether on passing downs with Mccray and Smith/Grant/or whoever should be scary for any QB especially with the extravigant blitzes i expect from GW.

LB
Morgan-Not as confident in Morgan boucning back as i am in Coleman but i am hopeful he can come in and take a starting job from either olb because i think both our olbs need to be upgraded. At least one we cannot continue to have two unathletic slow LBs manning the olb positions. Id like to see Marcus Washington come in and compete and also draft a LB thats an athletic freak like Barwin

WR
Meach-I really think he will start opposite Colston. He just has too much big play potential to not be in the game. He did well whenever he was in last year.

Arrington-Should make roster but i dont expect him to be over any higher than 5 on the depth chart unless someone gets injured. I like him but I like Meachem more.

RB
Bell/Hamilton-I dont see why these two cant be competent enough as a 3rd/power back. I dont want a 1st rd RB. I liked what i seen from these two and am willing to give them a shot. Not to mention that FB cant remember how to spell his name olyiani sobeheimi or somthin like that he can tote the rock and block.

 

[Innotech]

it was "olaniyi sobomehin". I never have trouble remembering it for some reason. I can also remember players like TJ Houshmandzadeh and Nnamdi Asomugha.

 

[Infinite_Crescent]

it was "olaniyi sobomehin". I never have trouble remembering it for some reason. I can also remember players like TJ Houshmandzadeh and Nnamdi Asomugha.

i have no problem with whoseurmama and Nnamdi its just this guy....in fact i can name probably 3/4 of every player in the entire NFL AND match their face...Years of Madden will get u up on your names and faces and get u familair with players abilities as well as watching on TV ofcourse.

 

[Ti Rider]

A sleeper on the Saints roster no one knows much about - Leigh Torrence

 

[Lipstead Hock]

WR
Meach-I really think he will start opposite Colston. He just has too much big play potential to not be in the game. He did well whenever he was in last year.

Gonna have to really do a 180 in training camp to even have a shot. Realistically, he doesn't have much of a chance to start but I do think he'll see more than 14 touches this year.

 

[SaintRegg25]

I think we've got a solid roster right now. Not great, but solid. With the additions we've made on D + GW scheme + our offense + any draft/FA additions, we're looking good for next season.

I think the biggest the difference is the GW scheme. With McCray there, Charlie and Will know they need to put out. Seddrick will have a better year. Plus some blitzes from LBs and DBs.

I think our D line, Vilma and Harper are set to have a big year, taking some heat off the 2ndary, making them look better.

 

[SaintRegg25]

A sleeper on the Saints roster no one knows much about - Leigh Torrence

no. bad.

 

[Lipstead Hock]

A sleeper on the Saints roster no one knows much about - Leigh Torrence

Great find Ti Rider. Some interesting quotes from that article:

"Leigh was totally surprised," said Tony Paige, Torrence's agent. "He's an ascending young corner, a smart kid, great in the community, outstanding on special teams, does all the right things. The other players like him, he performs well in coverage, he's outstanding on special teams. I don't think it will be long before we hear from some teams. I know there will be interest in Leigh."

"I'm about to cry," one Redskin said when informed that Torrence was on waivers. "Why would they let Leigh go? That dude did a good job for us and was only getting better. That doesn't make sense."

...one NFL personnel executive said Torrence's special-teams ability would make him attractive for those teams to claim. Another personnel executive, who broke down film of Torrence recently, praised his smarts, instincts and coverage skills...

Could he be our starting dime back? Looks like he has a legit shot.

 

[Pdlc]

WR
Meach-I really think he will start opposite Colston.

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I do not see this happening. I see Meachem being behind Colston, Moore, and Devery. And if Adrian looks sharp Meachem will be behind him too.

 

[fr3sh]

Great find Ti Rider. Some interesting quotes from that article:

"Leigh was totally surprised," said Tony Paige, Torrence's agent. "He's an ascending young corner, a smart kid, great in the community, outstanding on special teams, does all the right things. The other players like him, he performs well in coverage, he's outstanding on special teams. I don't think it will be long before we hear from some teams. I know there will be interest in Leigh."

"I'm about to cry," one Redskin said when informed that Torrence was on waivers. "Why would they let Leigh go? That dude did a good job for us and was only getting better. That doesn't make sense."

...one NFL personnel executive said Torrence's special-teams ability would make him attractive for those teams to claim. Another personnel executive, who broke down film of Torrence recently, praised his smarts, instincts and coverage skills...

Could he be our starting dime back? Looks like he has a legit shot.

Could be a cheaper, better option than Jason David. No way he breaks into the nickel package though. Greer, Porter, and Gay got that on lock.

 

[Lipstead Hock]

Could be a cheaper, better option than Jason David. No way he breaks into the nickel package though. Greer, Porter, and Gay got that on lock.

I think you're right. But I also think Payton and Williams will start the best players.

 

[srcampbell]

I have this sneaking feeling that Meachem will be traded on draft day. Just call it a hunch.

 

[1badsailor]

Could be a cheaper, better option than Jason David. No way he breaks into the nickel package though. Greer, Porter, and Gay got that on lock.

david makes more plays than gay if they can stretch him 4 or 5 inches taller he would be awesome. gay is a very solid average cb but i hate how he always lets his guy catch the ball and then tackle instead of jumping routes, he doesnt take any chances. Not sure if thats a bad thing with our safeties though

 

[1badsailor]

I have this sneaking feeling that Meachem will be traded on draft day. Just call it a hunch.

hopefully for Michael Bush. hes strong. damn Raiders snuck in there and got him I wanted him really bad(to play on the football team). antonio pittman. just say no to OSU running backs

 

[fr3sh]

david makes more plays than gay if they can stretch him 4 or 5 inches taller he would be awesome. gay is a very solid average cb but i hate how he always lets his guy catch the ball and then tackle instead of jumping routes, he doesnt take any chances. Not sure if thats a bad thing with our safeties though

David may make more plays than Gay, but David also gives up more plays than Gay. Gay is bigger and more physical. I believe you want that in a nickel back as a d-coordinator because he can come up in run support. I believe Gay is going to be our nickel back, and we will see David and Torrence battle it out for the dime spot.