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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by beauchristopher I've got a good feeling about landing Briggs on Sunday/Monday and landing Gay today! Man if that happens I just cant wait for the draft....

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Old 03-01-2008, 05:42 PM   #21
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I've got a good feeling about landing Briggs on Sunday/Monday and landing Gay today!
Man if that happens I just cant wait for the draft.
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Old 03-01-2008, 05:44 PM   #22
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Now if briggs signs then we have a better idea of what direction in the draft we would go. If not OLB at 10 is the main target.
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Old 03-01-2008, 06:12 PM   #23
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Imagine this...... Briggs, Vilma and....draft Rivers! Could you imagine that! And still have Fujita start the year, teach Rivers the ropes and then by midseason, WHAMO! Rivers is just plain lighting it up! HEY IT COULD HAPPEN!
Actually the best part of getting Briggs would be that we wouldn't have to reach for Rivers at #10. We can draft a CB or (if the unthinkable happens) Ellis/Dorsey.
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Old 03-01-2008, 06:18 PM   #24
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Actually the best part of getting Briggs would be that we wouldn't have to reach for Rivers at #10. We can draft a CB or (if the unthinkable happens) Ellis/Dorsey.
Yes I agree if he signs with us they have to do whatever they can do to get Dorsey or Ellis.
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Old 03-01-2008, 06:41 PM   #25
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ideally we'd sign Briggs and Gay, resign Jahri Evans and Marques Colston, then draft Cromartie.
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Old 03-01-2008, 06:43 PM   #26
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Yes I agree if he signs with us they have to do whatever they can do to get Dorsey or Ellis.
I don't know what it would take to move up but if we get Briggs, it has to be considered, I would think. With Dorsey or Ellis on board along with Briggs, Vilma and a pass rush specialist DE, we might be ok with Gay, Young, David, Bullocks, Harper & MM in the backfield. Before you go open-loop at this suggestion, consider the following. On 1st & 2nd down we should be able to stop the run with the front 7, allowing Harper to stay back in coverage. Maybe, just maybe, Bullocks won't bite so much on play action, knowing that the front 7 have it covered. Then on 3rd down, we can bring in our pass rushing DE, slide Grant into the middle next to Dorsey/Ellis and put some real heat on the QB. All of this has the net effect of taking a lot of pressure off the defensive backfield.

On the other hand, if we don't manage to get Dorsey or Ellis, I'm ok with picking up a CB in the first (DRC, McKelvin, Talib, etc.).
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The suspense is making me drink.
This drink ish smaking me drink.
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Old 03-02-2008, 09:57 AM   #28
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Imagine this Fujita, Simoneau (after Vilma gets hurt in game 5) and Shanle and we'll still have the same cornerbacks and defensive tackles.

Just click your heels together Dorothy and it will come true, we all know it will.
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Old 03-02-2008, 10:10 AM   #29
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I think that if Vince Hall is available around round 4 or five we should take a serious look. When he was healthy he was a beast and a leader in the middle for VT. I believe that he could shore up our run defense if Vilma isn't ready or gets hurt. Hell hes definitely better than Simaneedstogo!
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