Sheldon Rankins (1 Viewer)

[BCK30]

If I'm not mistaken he should be eligible to come off IR this week. Anyone heard on how he's progressing with the MCL injury?

 

[Zack Lee]

I was just wondering this as well. He may not be our best DT anymore but you can't have too many.

 

[sammymvpknight]

I was just wondering this as well. He may not be our best DT anymore but you can't have too many.

I don’t think that he is even in our top 2

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

he came back way too soon last year
rest up/heal up big guy

 

[BreesusSaves]

Before the Achilles injury, Rankins was the best DT on the team, and it was not close.

Since then, he just hasn't been the same guy which is a real shame. Even if/when he is healed, I'm not sure who he would replace in the lineup.

I'm just glad the Saints have the depth now along the Defensive Line to be able to lose a star player and not skip a beat.

 

[Eman5805]

If Rankins were to ever return to even 80% of what he gave usbefore...we'd have a nightmare defensive line.

 

[Zack Lee]

I don’t think that he is even in our top 2

that may be true but it sure is nice to rotate and keep them rested.

 

[SaintKenn]

The Glasgow guy got a lot of pt this past game and shine on some plays. Speaks volumes for a guy that can come in that quick and play vital minutes.

 

[Saint Kamara]

You always welcome quality depth.

We can still use him.

 

[SammyDaLoon]

Sheldon Rankins’ body is simply maxed out... he is only 6’1” & barely 290 or so folks!!!

I was soooooo relieved we extended Onyemata because I kept seeing growth & David simply flashed ELITE moments(think Dak Prescot multi-sack game) Physical gifts make a difference MORE times than not... 6’3ish 300+ lean and started ball late. David is the & Rankins is limited due to size.

Rankins is good in rotation & cat quick, but he simply breaks himself too much.

NFL elite size and weight combos apply here in this “midget-man” mini DT Rankins... Aaron Donald be damned.

 

[Mississippi Saints Fan]

To be honest, the d-line is playing so great that I had forgotten all about him. Hope he heals up because good depth is always needed. At one point, he was becoming a star, but it’s a shame the bad luck he’s had with injury.

 

[Los]

It looks as though he should be eligible for return later this week, or early next week. Also depends on how his recovery is going. Interesting line about Rankins the week they put him on IR: Rankins ranked fourth with 13 pressures, per Pro Football Focus. I'm assuming this is amount DT's

 

[rememberTHEsaints]

What happened to Roach? Is he hurt too?

 

[Saint Lattimore]

What happened to Roach? Is he hurt too?

I think Roach was a healthy inactive last week.

Anything that Rankins gives the defense is pure lagniappe... and he cannot be counted on.

 

[jasonsw]

The fact that Rankins absence isnt affecting the D-lines performance is a testament to the depth built over the last 2 years. When Rankins went out in 2018 D-line play was greatly affected

 

[Saint Lattimore]

The fact that Rankins absence isnt affecting the D-lines performance is a testament to the depth built over the last 2 years. When Rankins went out in 2018 D-line play was greatly affected

No doubt... but that was before Onyemata blossomed and also before double achilles and other injuries de-railed Rankins. 2018 was the best Rankins ever played... Unfortunately he’s damaged goods now.. and a pending UFA after this season.
I hope he comes back and makes himself a bunch of money next offseason by balling out! But he can’t be counted on any longer.