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

[dat dam dog]

Yes you did. You said the safety is the gambler which means you are implying that he should be the one to jump the route. The safety should never jump the route. That's what josh bullocks did and look at him now.

I'll stop.

I did use the word 'gamble'.

But we view the term 'jump the route' differently. Again, a term I never used, you people did.

When the CB, generally with his back to the QB does it, he's making a guess based on the receiver's eyes or some other similar clue.

Good WRs can trick them in a second, even the experienced ones. I'll stand by my earlier statement that when MM made the guess, the 'jump', he was much more likely to get burned as to make an intercept.

Look at a good CB like Bailey. He never, ever, takes his eyes off the receiver. Period. That's what these guys are supposed to do.


Now, Safety.

These guys (generally) play deeper, with their backs to the goal and the field in front of them.

They see it all and can gamble. If the big play is there, go for it.

If you're a CB, keep your eyes on your man.


ddd

 

[Mojomajik9]

I think people are too willing to cut ties with Meach at this point. Look how many opportunities Henderson has been given and he's just now (hopefully) putting it all together. They say it takes a receiver a few years to adapt to the NFL. I'm willing to wait and see if Meachem can turn it around this season and become the pro he was drafted to be.

 

[hammernnails]

If you're a CB, keep your eyes on your man.


ddd

.... the CB has just as much right to the ball in the air as the WR does ....as long as he is looking back for the ball and trying to make a play on the ball he will not be called for pass interference... a major problem with our secondary this past year was penalties from "keeping their eyes on the MAN and not the ball"

 

[Six Saint]

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.

You were doing great until you namrd Meachen a starter. if he starts it will not be in the black and gold.

 

[hammernnails]

You were doing great until you namrd Meachen a starter. if he starts it will not be in the black and gold.

If he is not involved in a trade on draft day.. Meachum will be given one more chance to prove himself .. and I believe if he outperforms the rest of the WRs on the team he will be in the starting lineup ..

now with that said...I dont think Meachum will be the #2 guy and I dont think he will be traded either.. I think he will be used just like he was last year... I dont understand why he has not come around but it is sure that Payton would have been playing him every down if he was confident with him..