Position: Safety
Height: 6’0 Weight: 214 Arms: 32 3/4 Hands: 10 40 time: 4.63
The New Orleans Saints defense was AWFUL! Not just bad at one thing….bad at EVERYTHING! Don’t believe me then here are the numbers: They were 31st in the league in points allowed with 28 points per game, 32nd in the league in yards allowed with 440 per game, 32nd in league against the run and 25th in the league in sacks with 3o. The Kansas City Chiefs 1 of 2 wins were against the Saints and the Chiefs had the #1 pick in the 2013 draft.
Born in Brownville, Texas and then attended University of Texas from 2009 til 2012. He played safety, nickleback and special teams. He gained honors such as First-team All-Big 12 (2011, 2012) and First-team All-American (2012). But his biggest accomplishment was sacking Sam Bradford in the Red River Rivalry.
Strength:
+ His play recognition is the best part of his game.
+ Does a good job in zone coverage and reading the receiver.
+ Takes out the lead blocker so the defense behind him can make a play.
+ High motor. All over the field. Is one of those players who is making a play all the time.
+ Does a great job at covering the slot receiver.
Needs Improvement:
– Will leave his feet to make a tackle and will whiff on it.
– Will miss time his jump so he is ineffective against the jump ball.
– Is too high to make a tackle.
– Needs to work on his press coverage against the receiver.
Summary:
He will not fix the Saints defense but he can’t make it worse. When i see Vaccaro, i see someone who could be like Polamalu without the hair. He just seems too erratic sometimes and will try too hard to make a big play instead of just making a tackle for a few yard gain. If anyone can get the most out of him and use him with creativity is Rob Ryan.
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