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Saints make preseason debut in exhibition with Cardinals tonighthave an interest in seeing more from players competing for remaining receiving jobs, including 2007 first-round draft choice Robert Meachem, rookie Adrian Arrington, and veterans David Patten, Lance Moore and Terrance Copper. Vilma, who missed much ofMeachem eager for game action tonightGLENDALE, ARIZ. -- Tonight, Robert Meachem will get a second chance to make a first impression. Meachem, the Saints' second-year receiver, said he can't wait to take the field in the preseason opener at Arizona,Louisiana Sports: New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Sedrick Ellis, Meachem3-2.) The Who Dats will be watching No. 1 draft choice Sedrick Ellis and last year's No. 1 Robert Meachem. Meachem, who sat out last season with a knee injury, has matured and is poised to show the Saints some return on their investment and making himPatten adjusts to role as dean of receiversgo out there and earn and fight for everything that he gets. And it just makes him tougher.' Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson, whom the Saints drafted in the first and second rounds, respectively, still have a lot to prove. Meachem, who was inactivePayton: Saints will play 'smart'and defense and just as importantly in the kicking game.'It's especially true at wide receiver and kicker.Second-year receiver Robert Meachem hasn't seen live action since the Saints' final preseason game last year against Miami. His advancement duringSaints receiver looking to make his markto seeing and trash-talking Cardinals quarterback and former Southern Cal teammate Matt Leinart. But for second-year wide receiver Robert Meachem, the exhibition game in the desert holds a more special meaning. 'I don't know how to put it into words,'Meachem eager for first action tonightGLENDALE, ARIZ. -- Tonight, Robert Meachem will get a second chance to make a first impression. Meachem, the Saints' second-year receiver, said he can't wait to take the field in the preseason opener at Arizona,What's in cards for Saints?Phoenix Stadium. Several young players, including rookie first-round pick Sedrick Ellis, rookie receiver Adrian Arrington and second-year receiver Robert Meachem, will be out to prove their strong starts in camp are no fluke. 'It's the first exposure forMeachem anxious to prove doubters wrongto seeing and trash-talking Cardinals quarterback and former Southern Cal teammate Matt Leinart. But for second-year wide receiver Robert Meachem, the exhibition game in the desert holds a more special meaning. 'I don't know how to put it into words,'Louisiana Sports: New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Early DoucetAll are recovering from surgeries or training camp ailments. The Saints coaches want to see what wide receivers Robert Meachem, Adrian Arrington, Lance Moore, Terrance Cooper and Skyler Green can do in a game. The Saints will keep either five or six wide |
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 Full Name : Robert Meachem
Birthday : September 28, 1984
Hometown : Tulsa, Oklahoma
Height : 6 foot 3
Weight : 210 lbs.
High School : Washington HS
College : Tennessee Volunteers
NFL Team : New Orleans Saints
Position : Wide Receiver
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Robert Meachem College Career
Robert Meachemis one of the top playmakers available in the draft, the Saints were pleasantly surprised to find Meachem available when they selected 27th overall. Robert Meachem had a breakout season in 2006 after posting 71 catches for a school-record 1,298 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was named All-SEC and also earned All-American honors from several media outlets. In his career, he opened 15 of 37 games and hauled in 125 passes for 2,140 yards (17.1 avg.) and 17 TDs. Meachem is only the sixth player in school history to gain over 2,000 receiving yards, and his TD total ranks fifth in school record books. 2006 – His 71 receptions rank second in on the school’s single-season record list, as did his 11 TDs.His 1,298 yards rank fifth in SEC history.Robert Meachem had an 84-yard touchdown vs. Memphis, the fifth-longest catch in school history.Earned All-American first-team accolades from the Football Writers Association and The Sporting News.All-SEC first-team pick by the league’s coaches and The Associated Press.Robert Meachem gained over 100 yards receiving in six contests.Registered 58 first downs, and 18 of his catches were for 20 yards or longer. 2005 – Played in 11 games, with two starts, and led team with 29 receptions for 383 yards (13.2 avg.) and two TDs.Of his catches, 16 went for first downs.Five of receptions were for 20 yards or longer. 2004 –Played in every game, and ranked third on team with 25 receptions for a team-high 459 yards (18.4-yard avg.) and four touchdowns.17 of Robert Meachem 25 grabs resulted in first downs, and 10 were for 20 yards or longer. 2003 – Robert Meachem redshirted as a freshman after suffering knee injury in August.
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