Saints Draft Grade - B Plus

Danno · 04-27-2004, 07:01 AM

I was planing on worse case senerio for the Saints... and bam it happened but I didn\'t figure Smith falling to 18. But somehow I think Saints inc. felt it would happen or was prepared as I was for something like this happening... the whole Vilma/Williams/CB\'s/WR and QB thing happening there was a rush on for those positions and bam there was Smith a DE and possible LB... a versatile, athlete, and great person. STEAL. I thought we might get lucky and have WIlliams land in our laps though.

Good point. How many times did we point out that if our consensus top 4 were gone, a sure-fire stud would have slipped to us. It was a win-win either way.

Now when Howard goes down in week 3 with another injury, we won\'t skip a beat.

subguy · 04-27-2004, 07:39 AM

Will Smith may end up being a fine player. We all know we have issues in at LB. My point is that a guy like Wilfork,available with no maneuvering, makes the LB\'s job that much easier. If everyone thinks Smith was the BPA then so be it. My feelings are from a OVERALL need stand point Wilfork would have been a more solid pick. Also, I felt the 2nd pick could have been better utilized by selecting a different position. Maybe Horn is leaving? Stallworth has been hampered with injury. Gardner has many personal issues but was never alowed to show his stuff on the field. I think Pathon is way under utilized, giving the illusion of being an average receiver. I realize Henderson is fast. So is Lewis, but I seem to remember a fumbling issue. Our third pick was a great needs picks. The third round will just be glossed over......... :casstet: And FB was a good pick.....probably the best pick to be made at that point in the draft.

Danno · 04-27-2004, 07:47 AM

Will Smith may end up being a fine player. We all know we have issues in at LB. My point is that a guy like Wilfork,available with no maneuvering, makes the LB\'s job that much easier. If everyone thinks Smith was the BPA then so be it. My feelings are from a OVERALL need stand point Wilfork would have been a more solid pick.

I wanted Wilfork also. But the main knocks on him were controlling his weight and taking plays off.

Kinda reminds me of our previous 7 DT\'s we\'ve tried.

WhoDat · 04-27-2004, 12:21 PM

Now when Howard goes down in week 3 with another injury, we won\'t skip a beat.

Not happenin\' this year. Howard\'s going to the Pro Bowl in \'04 baby!

saintfan · 04-27-2004, 02:15 PM

Wow Whodat. I don\'t recall you ever being so optimistic. There may be hope for you yet! )

2monkeys · 04-27-2004, 02:33 PM

Not happenin\' this year. Howard\'s going to the Pro Bowl in \'04 baby!

Maybe we\'ll have 3 DEs in the Pro Bowl this year!

saintz08 · 04-27-2004, 03:26 PM

Wow Whodat. I don\'t recall you ever being so optimistic. There may be hope for you yet! )

Have to do it ..... :P

Whatcha doin here Saintsfan ?? Is this ) missing one of these ( or a pair of these : to make this

Not sure what you are talking about with the optimistic , WhoDat sold him the tickets .. :P

WhoDat · 04-27-2004, 06:24 PM

WhoDat sold him the tickets

LMAO! Nice 08.

Saintfan - I think Howard will be fierce this season. I\'m ready. Optimism? Sure, if you say so - I just think the guy is an animal when healthy. This is the year that he\'ll stay healthy. That doesn\'t necessarily mean we\'ll be a good team.

04-27-2004, 07:01 AM	#11
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Saints Draft Grade - B Plus I was planing on worse case senerio for the Saints... and bam it happened but I didn\'t figure Smith falling to 18. But somehow I think Saints inc. felt it would happen or was prepared as I was for something like this happening... the whole Vilma/Williams/CB\'s/WR and QB thing happening there was a rush on for those positions and bam there was Smith a DE and possible LB... a versatile, athlete, and great person. STEAL. I thought we might get lucky and have WIlliams land in our laps though. Good point. How many times did we point out that if our consensus top 4 were gone, a sure-fire stud would have slipped to us. It was a win-win either way. Now when Howard goes down in week 3 with another injury, we won\'t skip a beat.

04-27-2004, 07:39 AM	#12
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,057	Saints Draft Grade - B Plus Will Smith may end up being a fine player. We all know we have issues in at LB. My point is that a guy like Wilfork,available with no maneuvering, makes the LB\'s job that much easier. If everyone thinks Smith was the BPA then so be it. My feelings are from a OVERALL need stand point Wilfork would have been a more solid pick. Also, I felt the 2nd pick could have been better utilized by selecting a different position. Maybe Horn is leaving? Stallworth has been hampered with injury. Gardner has many personal issues but was never alowed to show his stuff on the field. I think Pathon is way under utilized, giving the illusion of being an average receiver. I realize Henderson is fast. So is Lewis, but I seem to remember a fumbling issue. Our third pick was a great needs picks. The third round will just be glossed over......... :casstet: And FB was a good pick.....probably the best pick to be made at that point in the draft.
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04-27-2004, 07:47 AM	#13
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Saints Draft Grade - B Plus Will Smith may end up being a fine player. We all know we have issues in at LB. My point is that a guy like Wilfork,available with no maneuvering, makes the LB\'s job that much easier. If everyone thinks Smith was the BPA then so be it. My feelings are from a OVERALL need stand point Wilfork would have been a more solid pick. I wanted Wilfork also. But the main knocks on him were controlling his weight and taking plays off. Kinda reminds me of our previous 7 DT\'s we\'ve tried.

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WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631	Saints Draft Grade - B Plus WhoDat sold him the tickets LMAO! Nice 08. Saintfan - I think Howard will be fierce this season. I\'m ready. Optimism? Sure, if you say so - I just think the guy is an animal when healthy. This is the year that he\'ll stay healthy. That doesn\'t necessarily mean we\'ll be a good team.
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