Brent Grimes Is Loved By All

by Dave the Falconer on Jun 4, 2008 12:38 AM EDT Comment 7 comments

I am not a soothsayer, friends. If I was, I might have seen this bizarre and thrilling twist that has led to Brent Grimes being considered the best candidate for one of our starting cornerback spots. Given that my early roster projections placed him on the depth chart of another team entirely, I can't take any credit for seeing something special in Grimes.

Despite my failings, the coaching staff is clearly seeing the potential for great things from our dear Mr. Grimes. His height apparently isn't a concern, as his freakish athleticism is impressing the hell out of all who see it:

His momentum on one play led him to easily jump over — lengthwise — an equipment vehicle, slightly longer than a golf cart. After getting caught up with wide receiver Laurent Robinson and falling backward at a recent offseason workout, he put one hand down, arched and executed a perfect back handspring, with other players buzzing by him.

If the Saints pick up any equipment vehicles to play wide receiver, Grimes will be in his element. As it is, his athleticism is making him stick out in a relatively weak, relatively young cornerbacking corps, and he'll likely have to bag Dimitroff's son/daughter to blow his chance. This obviously isn't great news for David Irons, a Falcoholic favorite who now looks likely to be no better than the fourth or fifth corner on the roster. It also leaves Chris Houston's role with the defense in question.

I'd like to point out that I'm not saying that Grimes emerging is a bad thing. It's just unexpected, and it definitely shakes up our secondary in one of the biggest ways possible. If I had to guess now, I'd say it shakes out in this order:

Chris Houst
Brent Grimes
David Irons
Von Hutchins
Chevis Jackson

Could you live with that?

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Not sure this guy belongs in the starting 11

but he certainly seems like he would be a strong addition to the cheerleading squad!

by Hot Cup Joe on Jun 4, 2008 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ya blind

u must be blind spewing that nonsense out of your mouth. i doubt u ever seen the kid play. Well let me tell u, he is going to be great. did u ever see the movie the eye, well someone should take out your eyeballs and give them to someone more deserving and gracious that would appreciate the majestry of mr. grimes.

by fortykidz on Jun 14, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh he belongs

Your comment about BG belonging to the cheerleading squad was uncalled for and far from the truth, write about what you know and try not to be negative. Do you play football?

by Debilah on Jun 18, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would fit in with your desire to start the young players

And, as I just posted on the other thread about Grimes, anytime you have a guy come from nowhere to claim the starting spot, that means that position is better than you expected it to be. Especially given that there was no clear front-runner.

by WolfpackSteelersFan on Jun 4, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rookies/Young Players

I’m a man that believes in rooks and young players. Never underestimate a rookie. They are hungry. With that said, I think Jackson would be great as a rookie. But if not, Grimes and Irons both have something to prove. I had Irons as my starter with Grimes as his backup, but I do like Grimes. Any guy who can keep his confidence after playing in NFL Europe is alright with me. I think with the right coaching and system, our secondary is going to surprise a lot of people in a good way. I would be happy if either Irons, Grimes, or Jackson starts.

Free My Franchise Quarterback Mike Vick!!!!!!!

by THE ICON KING E on Jun 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs