Saints* DE/OLB Martez Wilson sees himself as a HOFer

[Guest Bwood]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82a4679b/article/martez-wilson-Saints*-de-sees-himself-in-hall-of-fame?module=HP11_headline_stack

Saints* second year player Martez Wilson switches to DE after limited play at OLB last season, and is quoted here saying he sees himself s a future hall of famer.

The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Wilson has not played defensive end since high school, but he flashed enough pass-rushing potential during OTAs and minicamp

to allow the experiment to continue in training camp

, according to Brian Allee-Walsh of sportsNOLA.com. Wilson had nine sacks in his 39-game career at the University of Illinois, but he feels that rushing the passer is his top skill.

"I'm at my best going after the quarterback -- not just from the end spot -- but just going after the quarterback. Period," Wilson said. "They can line me up at end or at linebacker with a hand down or from an upright position outside. But I get to go after the quarterback every play."

With contact limited during the offseason, we won't find out until August if Wilson can physically handle playing defensive end at the NFL level. Wilson is confident he can make the transition and has lofty goals for himself.

"I think I'll grow into the spot," Wilson said. "I'm not even close to where I see myself being. No matter what position I'm playing down the road, I see myself just making plays. Making plays is what keeps you on the field.

"I see myself being a Hall of Famer one day."

Just more Saints* lolz...

[SCP]

Now there is a guy motivated by bounty $$'s.

[fieryprophet]

I never dog a player for being confident, even if it borders on delusional. Got to have confidence to succeed in this league.

[NCstoner420]

Who?

[DaCityKats]

He is at his best when going after the qb.in limited snaps he got tons of pressure on cam last year.

[rayzor]

who?

[Pejorative Miscreant]

Who?

who?

Come on guys. How can you consider yourself football fans if you dont know who Marcus Wilson is. He will break out any day now. Count on it.

[rayzor]

should we mark it down or something?

[Dex]

Come on guys. How can you consider yourself football fans if you dont know who Marcus Wilson is. He will break out any day now. Count on it.

Yeah he is due to break out next week.

[Argus Plexus]

The Martez Wilson?

[Dex]

If I had two sandwiches and then ate one, I would have one sandwich left.

[panthers55]

If he concentrates on being a hall of famer instead of having a long sustained productive career it will never happen. Guys who make it to the Hall as DEs have long careers with a number of pro-bowl appearances. At this point he is putting the cart before the horse. How about having a great productive year and making it to the probowl as one of the best this season. Do that 8 or 9 times and then we might be talking Hall of Fame. Until then, good luck with that..................

[YoungPanthers89]

:cam: will be the judge of that

[Hotsauce]

Who?