What's the scoop on Jordan Black?

by MtnExile on Aug 12, 2011 10:38 AM EDT

Hello, everyone. Saints fan here, looking for fan input on Jordan Black. He's signed with the Saints, and I know nothing about him except that he's played for Kansas City (a team I don't follow), Houston (a team I don't follow), and Jacksonville (a team I don't follow). He's kinda like Jordan Black Hole, as far as information is concerned.

But I figure you guys--having cut him--probably know something the rest of the league might not be aware of. Does he have any upside? Does his downside have any limit? Are we screwed if we have to depend on him keeping blitzing linebackers off of Drew Brees?

Any input much appreciated.

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I like to think of him as "(very) serviceable backup"

I definitely don’t think I would classify him as worthy of starting, but if he would need to “spot start” a game or two, not sure he would be too bad.

by Jagsrok9008 on Aug 12, 2011 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

Should definitely be a back-up

Is a solid run-blocker. But struggles in pass protection. Should be okay in spot duty.

by duuuvaaalll on Aug 12, 2011 11:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I don't even think

he was a serviceable backup. Last year we found 2 UDFA’s that were better than him. The best thing I can say about Black is that he’s a good guy with experience. I don’t think he’s very athletic and he’s definitely not strong at the point of attack. He was helped out a lot by scheme and Marcedes Lewis last year.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 12, 2011 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Our O-Line

is not top-notch. If we cut him…you kind of know what you’re getting. He doesn’t suck, but he is…lackluster to say the least.

by CheapSeat on Aug 12, 2011 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

He's a mauler in the run game.

He’s not the best pass blocker, lacks a little bit in the speed category, but he was a lot of fun to watch with the Jags. We used him primarily as a “tackle eligible” in the run game until Eben Britton got hurt and Black had to take over at RT. He won’t ever impress in pass protection so his ceiling is pretty low.

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by Brian Levenson on Aug 12, 2011 11:40 AM EDT reply actions

hes horrible lol..if we had a better right tackle our offense would have been a lot better..

by FgallosJAGS on Aug 12, 2011 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

he's horrible in pass-blocking

serviceability in run-blocking, he
s best off as a swing tackle, and a 6th lineman(TE),

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by rhettchrystal on Aug 12, 2011 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

You all are good people for answering her questions. I would like to warn you that she is going to use it against you. I thank all of you for your participation.

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by cscmember on Aug 12, 2011 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

uh. wtf are u talking about, willis?

Sean

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by cuffs007 on Aug 12, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t mind me. I like to play around everywhere I go. (TWYMS)© How did you know my name was Willis? That’s some spooky stuff, cuffs.

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by cscmember on Aug 12, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Ha!

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by cuffs007 on Aug 12, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Her?

It was good while it lasted.

by MtnExile on Aug 15, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Just thought I would throw it out there. You took it well, my friend.

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by cscmember on Aug 16, 2011 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions

For the most part, guys we cut seldom do anything at their new destination

by Joe Fisher on Aug 13, 2011 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

I do expect

MSW and Durant to do well when healthy.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 14, 2011 4:48 AM EDT up reply actions

"when healthy" is the main reason they're now former Jaguars

Jarrett Dillard and Eben Britton need to take notice.

by Joe Fisher on Aug 14, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

It’s why I provided the caveat. lol
I’m not worried about Dillard as much as Britton. Dillard had a couple bone breaks that usually don’t bother players long term, while Britton had a shoulder problem and disc problem. Both of which could be long term problems. On the plus side, I think Whimper is a better player anyhow.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 16, 2011 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions