2 Saints Players Rated Top 25 Breakout Prospects by FBO

Discussion in 'NFL General Discussion' started by Kurt, Aug 9, 2016.

  1. Kurt

    Kurt That Server Guy Staff Member Fantasy Guru

    P.J. Williams, CB, New Orleans Saints

    0 defensive snaps, third-round pick (2015), age 23

    Williams has a lot of strikes against him as a prospect. His timed speed at the combine wasn't that fast (4.57). His college career was very inconsistent, with Williams giving up a lot of space at times and showing poor tackling. On the other hand, he's the only guy on this list who has the skill set to be an outside NFL corner tomorrow. He reads the quarterback well, and his gambling mentality can also create a lot of turnovers. And he's definitely going to get an opportunity in New Orleans, where the depth chart after Delvin Breaux is not good. This is a high-risk, high-reward pick.


    Davis Tull, DE, New Orleans Saints

    0 defensive snaps, fifth-round pick (2015), age 24

    Tull came into the league with a frightening combination of college production and agility. At the combine, he recorded vertical and broad jumps of 42.5 inches and 11 feet, respectively, and he added a 4.57-second 40-yard dash at his pro day. Late-round picks from small schools (in this case, Chattanooga) have a decent success rate as edge rushers, including players such as Robert Mathis and Jared Allen. We haven't seen much to indicate that Tull is going to have a real role with the Saints this year, but with Hau'oli Kikaha out for the season with a torn ACL, they have a dire need for pass-rushing help next to Cameron Jordan on the outside. Tull could be that player.


    Source: ESPN
     
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  2. Buck Fenson

    Buck Fenson formerly Jake from State Farm

    I don't know if it is because of the total lack of defensive backs we have had since back in the stone age but I am excited about PJ. I think he will do good. Pretty sure he will get burned at times but that will just toughen him up. He has been like glue on our receivers during camp. Tull? Got hopes for him. We need him to be a pass rush specialist and get after the qb. that is what worries me about this team. The lack of a pass rusher on the outside opposite Cam.
     
  3. Kurt

    Kurt That Server Guy Staff Member Fantasy Guru

    Injuries have been killing us at DB for a couple years now thats for sure. But you have to admit, this year, if they stay healthy we are going to be solid. With or without Byrd... I hate even spelling his name. But ya PJ has already gotten a piece of Breesus...

    Tull will more than likely get a shot, we are so thin at DE. Then again, that's just the gambeler in me talking.