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Cam Heyward 4 13.33%
Adrian Clayborn 5 16.67%
Muhammad Wilkerson 4 13.33%
Akeem Ayers 1 3.33%
Mark Ingram 10 33.33%
Corey Liuget 2 6.67%
Justin Houston 0 0%
Aldon Smith 0 0%
J.J. Watt 1 3.33%
Phil Taylor 0 0%
Jimmy Smith 0 0%
Marvin Austin 1 3.33%
Other 2 6.67%
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Prediction Thread: Round 1, Pick 24.

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Wilkerson I like, not love. Seems like a raw 3-4 guy who can flourish in 3 years. Again, fellas - we need a guy who can close the pocket and eventually replace will smith. Muhammad is not that guy....

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Old 04-26-2011, 08:28 PM   #11
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Wilkerson I like, not love. Seems like a raw 3-4 guy who can flourish in 3 years.

Again, fellas - we need a guy who can close the pocket and eventually replace will smith.

Muhammad is not that guy.
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Old 04-27-2011, 12:45 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 View Post
Wilkerson I like, not love. Seems like a raw 3-4 guy who can flourish in 3 years.

Again, fellas - we need a guy who can close the pocket and eventually replace will smith.

Muhammad is not that guy.
'76, you're my Bro' ; and you're completely wrong...

This guy can move up and down the 4-3 line at either the "3" or "5" position; he's a massive end or a big "3" that can also disrupt passing lanes...

Truth be told, I'll be surprised if we are still picking at 24 and he's still available...
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Old 04-27-2011, 01:03 AM   #13
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I predict Wilkerson will be available when the Saints choose. But we shall see.... I also think Mark Ingram could be free. Intriguing possibilities. Can't wait!
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Old 04-27-2011, 07:30 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by jeanpierre View Post
'76, you're my Bro' ; and you're completely wrong...

This guy can move up and down the 4-3 line at either the "3" or "5" position; he's a massive end or a big "3" that can also disrupt passing lanes...

Truth be told, I'll be surprised if we are still picking at 24 and he's still available...
He's talented, but RAW. Speedy, yes, but does get lost against stronger competition and ultimately that's why I don't like us to pick him in round 1.

Another team may have the luxury of picking him early, but the SAINTS need a guy who is more suited to start as a speedy edge-rushing DE. Think Adrian Clayborne.
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Im really liking what ive read and watched on him..it looks like he will be gone unless we trade up...but i would be happy with this pick..so what if he came from Temple...i also think Gallet might see the field more this year..I like small school players..they tend to do well in the NFL if they dominate at that level..I wish we could trade back and get Mathews and a good DT...you never know..
You like some juniah, eh? I thought Matthews was not coming out this year and staying put at Oregon.
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He's talented, but RAW. Speedy, yes, but does get lost against stronger competition and ultimately that's why I don't like us to pick him in round 1.

Another team may have the luxury of picking him early, but the SAINTS need a guy who is more suited to start as a speedy edge-rushing DE. Think Adrian Clayborne.
Claiborne has some nerve damage down one side of his body; can't see a R1 pick with that issue glaring.
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Claiborne has some nerve damage down one side of his body; can't see a R1 pick with that issue glaring.
It's true he has Erb's Palsy, but it really hasn't affected his performance that much. In fact, he was quite the sack machine in college - although not quite as much in his senior year.
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It's true he has Erb's Palsy, but it really hasn't affected his performance that much. In fact, he was quite the sack machine in college - although not quite as much in his senior year.
Thanks to double-teams.
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Claiborne has some nerve damage down one side of his body; can't see a R1 pick with that issue glaring.
Clayborn to me is a relentless DE who is speedier on the edge than Heyward who seems slower and more of a bull-rush DE/DT.

I wouldn't be mad about either pick but our defensive line doesn't have one of Gregg Williams' most coveted tools - a "Javon Kearse" type DE.
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I've been watching alot highlights and the combined of Marvin Austin. If the Saints traded out of the first round for a early second round pick don't be surprise if we look to get this guy. He would have been a top ten pick if he wouldn't have took the money from a agent in college.
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