Welcome to a new episode of the Saints News Network podcast! Today, we’re excited to welcome Bub Means, a potential wide receiver who recently graduated from Pitt and is the newest member of the New Orleans Saints.
Bob Rose and Kyle discuss Means’ draft experience, interactions with Saints coaches, and his ability to have a huge impact on the field. Bub’s passion for New Orleans and determination to establish his worth as a late-round pick make this an interview that all Saints fans should listen to.
Bub also discusses his Pitt experiences, the coaches that developed him, and his motivation from NFL greats such as Michael Thomas and AJ Brown. Kyle T. Mosley and Bob Rose will analyze Bub Means’ potential to revolutionize the Saints’ offensive game, as well as his unexpected but welcome draft pick.
In addition to the thrilling talk with Bub, Bob Rose discusses the possible impact of recent draft picks Taliese Fuaga and Kool Aid McKinstry, as well as the importance of late-round picks in Saints history. We’ll also analyze the Saints’ strategic elements for the 2017 season, including comments about key player movements such as the rumoured trade of Marshon Lattimore.
Stay with us as we dissect all of this and showcase our community interactions, Bob’s outstanding coaching award, and more, right here on the Saints News Network.
KEY QUOTES OF BUB MEANS
Emotional Responses to Life-Changing Events: “Man, that was a strange moment. Like, there isn’t a single instant in time that I can articulate how I feel. Man, all I could say was that I was pleased and excited. I was holding back tears when I got the call. I can’t wait. I can’t wait to get out there and contribute to the team, the win, and the culture. It was just a blessing, guy. “I can’t even explain it, man.”— Bub Means:
NFL Draft Surprises: “I hadn’t had much communication with the Saints. So, Really? It was a surprise when they called me.”— Bub Means:
Rising Star in Football: “I basically think my game is vertical three. I extend the field, and I believe they saw that on film and felt I could make a significant contribution to the saints.”— Bub Means:
Understanding NFL Plays from College Experience: “Our coach prepared me for the NFL quite well by teaching us the offence as if we were an NFL coach instead of a college coach who had to teach and learn by position. I learnt that we were simply learning about concepts. Like, whatever we did in there was to learn about notions saints, and all of our concepts were pro concepts.”— Bub Means:
Football Defensive Strategy: “That was our entire defence, press quarter. So there was a press man right in our face. “I have to get off the gym every day.”— Bub Means:
“Michael Thomas really runs elite routes.”— Bub Means:
Team Preparation Dynamics: “We haven’t really focused and sat down and had a discussion yet about, like, well, we’re going to have you plan this. This is your role. This is what you should study. “Do you understand what I am saying?”— Bub Means:
Navigating Career Choices: “We had a terrific relationship, and I wanted to be a coach because he had been where I wanted to be before. And he knew what was required and what I needed to do to get there.”— Bub Means:
Mentorship in Sports: “He would simply guide me through the process and inform me of everything that was going on. Like, hello, bro. You need to be on top of this, stay on top of that, be prepared for this, be on like, he would just help me a lot.”— Bub Means:
The Motivating Factor: “My cousin, my big cousin, Aaron Harris, he ran track professionally back in the day, so I was always, like that’s why I like running.”— Bub Means:
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