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Saints UDFA Rookie Profile: Joe Bachie, Linebacker
A preview of New Orleans Saints undrafted free agent rookie LB Joe Bachie.
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Our LBs are pretty injury prone and underwhelming outside of Davis. Getting Baun was key, but the truth is that we will probably need more than just Davis and Baun. The key is that Bachie needs to beat out Elliss, which is possible.
I know that injuries are part of football, and Thor & Kiko have had more than their share, but I'm still hoping for a healthy year for them (and all our players). If that happens, then we have a really really really nice set of LBs.
Davis never leaves the field.
Anzalone in two LB sets and actually could spell Davis in some one LB sets
Kiko at SAM and a back up for Thor
Baun backing up all 3 spots and can come in for sub-packages as a designated rusher
Robertson backing up all 3 spots as usual and special teams ace
Ellis or Bachie providing deep depth and special teams snaps.
Teo 2.0?“Bachie dropped out of the draft in part because of his P.E.D. suspension, but also because he is viewed as an athletically limited inside linebacker with limited versatility. He doesn’t have the athleticism to match up with opponents in man coverage and lacks the speed to get outside to make a play. His lack of range allows opponents to get by him on the edge, and he doesn’t have a fluid change of direction in the open field.”
Lol, sounds like the total package. Tics all the boxes.
Call me crazy, but I believe that he will make the team and see action before the season is over.