Preseason Game 1 Stock Report

Rising:

Chris Henry, WR: The stats say enough (7 catches, 100 yards, 1 TD) but he looked great. He seemed to have great chemitry with Palmer and O'Sullivan. He was faster than the Saints DB's. His routes looked good and he didn't drop anything.

J.T. O'Sullivan, QB: He looked very athletic. And while he didn't put a ton of zip on the ball he hit the spots perectly. His throws including a 39 yard streak to Chris Henry and a TD to Henry as well. He finished 9/11 with 100 yards and a TD.

Bernard Scott, RB: The 6th round pick showed great quickness, burst and vision. Coming into the game I expected DeDe Dorsey to be the change of pace guy, but Scott looked great. He had 6 rushes for 30 yards and showed why he deserves to make the roster.

Brian Leonard, RB: 6 rushes for 10 yards isn't good, but he made guys miss. The only reason his numbers weren't better is because he never got a shot to run behind the first team line. He also showed his pass catching abilities by snagging a 10 yard reception.

Kyle Cook, C: He was opening up holes for Benson and Scott and along with Nate Livings and Bobbie Williams dominated the Saints DT's.

Keith Rivers, LB: When he was out there he looked like the most athletic guy on the field. He was all ove rthe place and finished with 5 tackles. He seems healthy and motivated and could very well end up being the best player on the defense.

Domata Peko, DT: He looked so quick in the middle. He continues to show improvement and I have a feeling this is year he breaks out and becomes a star on this defense.

Jonathan Joseph, CB: With the exception of one short pass to Meachem he shut down whoever he was covering. He showed great burst and quickness which makes me think he is 100% healthy. He also blew up a Reggie Bush run causing a 2 yard loss.

Michael Johnson, DE: He had a couple of tackles and showed his elite lentgh by kncoking down a screen pass. Even the Saints announcers said it, this guy was a steal.

Abdul Hodge, LB: He's fighting to make the team and he made a strong case by making 6 tackles and forcing a fumble. He looked very quick and seemed to be able to read where the backs were going. We'll probably take 7 LB's. Rivers, Jones, Jeanty, Johnson and Maualuga are locks. I like Hodge and rooke Dan Skuta to win out.


Falling:

James Johnson and Dede Dorsey, RB: Johnson didn't play and Dorsey only had 3 carries. The staff feels rookie Bernard Scott is better than both of them. They will battle each other for the last HB spot on the roster.

Andre Smith, OT: He isn't even in camp. He may be working out and staying in shape but the starting line looks great without him. When he reports he may have to start the season as a reserve.

Shayne Graham, K: Yes, he's very accurate, but really?

Jamar Fletcher, CB: He got torched for a touchdown and looked helpless in coverage. The team will most likely take 5 CB's. Hall, Joseph, Pope and Jones are in. And rookie Morgan Trent may have the edge on Fletcher because of his special teams ability.

Antwan Odom, DE: He couldn't beat the tackles. He starting spot if safe for now. The bengals paid him a ton of money but if he continues to struggle and Michael Johnson excels will the team consider making a move?