Saints claim All-Pro KR/RB Kene Nwangwu (Update: Nwangwu was waived-failed physical) (2 Viewers)

[ndcc]

Bold prediction: Saints “occasionally” make him a slot receiver, and that would force opposing defenses into DEEPER coverage. The threat of that much speed (Olave, Shaheed, and Nwangwu) would be frightening!

Domino effect achieved; opens a lot in the run game, as well as short to intermediate routes by others.

So unfair.

Kubiak then morphs into a mad scientist!

 

[greatshow25]

I think Prentice. Then sign him to the PS and elevate him on gamedays.

 

[Big_L]

Very smart grab.

This dude looks mad.

 

[BreesusSaves]

Saints have a lot of speed on offense.

 

[DeuceMcAllisterFan]

He looked good as running back in the preseason as well. It looked like the Vikings were trying to sneak him into the practice squad when they didn't play him in the 3rd preseason game.

 

[St. Widge]

Bold prediction: Saints “occasionally” make him a slot receiver, and that would force opposing defenses into DEEPER coverage. The threat of that much speed (Olave, Shaheed, and Nwangwu) would be frightening!

Domino effect achieved; opens a lot in the run game, as well as short to intermediate routes by others.

Kubiak then morphs into a mad scientist!

Why not just put Tipton, Olave, or Shaheed in the Slot for that purpose since they are actual WRs and run good to great routes? And are probably faster than this guy.

The guy is a great kick returner, but he's never showed a whole lot as far as being a RB or receiver. Though he did average like 8 YPC on 12 carries in this preseason.

 

[St. Widge]

I think Prentice. Then sign him to the PS and elevate him on gamedays.

Good call. I'm not sure how they can justify a 53 spot for Prentice all season when Taysom is playing a good bit of FB. Even Jamaal Williams can fill in a FB. And, it's not like Prentice is an amazing lead blocker. He's solid, but nothing spectacular.

 

[webster]

Why did his play drop off last year?

 

[SonOfNOLA]

 

[SWJJ]

I like this signing, more speed at RB in Kubiak's system is only a good thing.

Plus this guy is a legit return threat!



He's not good in pass protection tho, so he cant be an every down back.

 

[Wild Magnolia]

On Vikings reddit, folks were surprised to see him cut -- but they also noted he's very raw, struggles with fundamentals like pass pro

 

[ndcc]

Why not just put Tipton, Olave, or Shaheed in the Slot for that purpose since they are actual WRs and run good to great routes? And are probably faster than this guy.

Read post #24 on this thread.

Note his size and speed!

 

[Rexman100]

He looked good as running back in the preseason as well. It looked like the Vikings were trying to sneak him into the practice squad when they didn't play him in the 3rd preseason game.

For his career, Nwangwu has averaged 27.6 yards on his 68 kick returns. As a running back, Nwangwu only has 88 career rushing yards on 27 carries.

I think this is a Rizzi pick and not a KK.

 

[St. Widge]

Read post #24 on this thread.

Note his size and speed!

I know his size and speed. I also know that he's a RB and not a WR . A RB that struggles with pass protection which means he hasn't likely got a lot of snaps on passing downs. And that his stats don't show much production as a receiver or as a runner. He's a guy they brought in to return kicks and that they hope can develop more as a RB. I appreciate the enthusiasm, but I think you might be getting a little bit ahead of yourself on this guy.

 

[Artifactual]

This guy isn't just fast, he has good size at 6'1", 210 pounds to go with that 4.37 forty speed. He not only gives the Saints another return man, he was a good RB at Iowa St. He's entering his 4th year in the league. He hasn't been used much as a RB so far, so his stats as a Pro RB are limited. It will be interesting how he's used by the Saints in the Kubiak offense.

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Rushing & Receiving​

• * indicates bowl stats included

• 		Rushing	Receiving	Scrimmage
  Year	School	Conf	Class	piece of work	G	Att	Yds	Avg	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Plays	Yds	Avg	TD
  2016	Iowa State	Big 12	FR	RB	12	27	133	4.9	0	1	16	16.0	0	28	149	5.3	0
  *2018	Iowa State	Big 12	SO	RB	13	39	157	4.0	0	2	11	5.5	0	41	168	4.1	0
  *2019	Iowa State	Big 12	JR	RB	13	16	115	7.2	0	1	8	8.0	0	17	123	7.2	0
  *2020	Iowa State	Big 12	SR	RB	12	61	339	5.6	4	3	22	7.3	0	64	361	5.6	4
  Career	Iowa State					143	744	5.2	4	7	57	8.1	0	150	801	5.3	4