Zen-like Todd Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Courtesy of snippets from kffl.com First, Connell signs a 5 year, 14 million dollar contract with the Saints. An article discussing it is linked here. http://nfl.kffl.com/features/sidelines/2001/ahector030801.shtml Now, on with the progress reports. High Hopes... Saints | Looking for Connell to Help Offense - from KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)April 29, 2001 15:59:49 ET The Times-Picayune's Jeff DeShazier reports WR Albert Connell's addition to the New Orleans Saints offense has the team excited about making their offense more potent than it was a year ago. Connell averaged 19.9 yards per catch last season and 18.3 the year before. Head coach Jim Haslett stated he feels Connell has all of the skills necessary to be an "All-Pro wideout." Troubled Waters... Saints | Transition Not Smooth for Connell - from KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)June 29, 2001 13:23:00 PT Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports for the Sporting News that New Orleans Saints WR Albert Connell has had a tough time adjusting to the Saints offense this off-season. He's made a few big plays, but has shown a tendency for dropping the ball in practice. Just as he was starting to turn things around, he suffered a hamstring injury during the final mini-camp. Crossed Fingers... Saints | Connell Should Be Ready - from KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)July 27, 2001 10:46:30 PT Jeff Duncan of the Times-Picayune, reports for the Sporting News, New Orleans Saints WR Albert Connell is expected to be at 100% for training camp. Connell strained his hamstring at the team's last mini-camp. Showing off the conditioning work... Saints | Connell Note - from KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)July 29, 2001 9:12:56 PT According to the Times-Picayune, New Orleans Saints WR Albert Connell made it through his first Saints practice a little tired. "The heat got to me a little bit today," Connell said. "It's hot (90 degrees), but I'll get used to it. I'm a little bit out of shape because of my hamstring (injury)." Connell is happy with the quick tempo of practice and he is looking forward to the season and the winning attitude the team portrays. Looking Sturdy... Saints | Connell Update - from KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)August 15, 2001 22:34:22 PT The Sun Herald reports New Orleans Saints WR Albert Connell (hamstring) will not play against Dallas this week. Connell has a strained hamstring and coach Jim Haslett points to the torn hamstring that will keep Seattle CB Shawn Springs out for two months as his main reason for being cautious. "I want to make sure that he is healthy," Haslett said. How much are they paying for a #3? WOW. Saints | Injury Notes | Connell No. 3? - from KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)September 4, 2001 5:37:18 PT The Times Picayune reports New Orleans Saints coach Jim Haslett said Monday the team is expected to be at full strength for Sunday's opening game. WRs Joe Horn and Albert Connell, DT Norman Hand, DE Darren Howard, CBs Kevin Mathis and Steve Israel and G Wally Williams all practiced during the Saints two-hour workout Monday in the Superdome. All worked with the starting units except Israel and Connell. Israel is not quite 100 percent yet and Connell is currently behind WR Willie Jackson on the depth chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 44 Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 That was good reading.. The early accounts sounded a lot like Philadelphia talking about Thrash. Though I hold Thrash in a much higher regard than Albert, Seems that Albert however is showing his true colors. Funny how teams see the greatness in players that other teams discard. (Not saying that we got rid of Thrash, would still like to have kept him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Connell has more raw talent than Thrash. Thrash just more than makes up for it with effort. Connell is just wasting his talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted September 4, 2001 Author Share Posted September 4, 2001 I agree with you to a certain degree, joe. Connell does run slopppy routes. However, simple hand-eye coordination is often overlooked, and does vary from individual to individual. This obviously plays a big part in dropped passes, as does hand size (no, I don't know how they measure up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Is it A Connell with the deformed fingers or is it Thrash? That would play alot in dropping passes ------------------ Take a sip of the Marty Kool Aid and Believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Connell just sucks! Thrash is held back only by a lack of natural receiving ability. He has pure speed and good work ethic. He will go farther in this league than lame-a$$ Connell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 ND it was Connell who had as I remember it, a deformed pinky on one hand. He didn't want to get it operated on so as to not lose any time during our "run to the Super Bowl" last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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