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papz 04-27-2013 08:22 PM

Sean Payton Recaps 2013 Saints Draft Class
 
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Opening Statement: “Right now we are spending a lot of time just going through and preparing for the next phase of this which is signing (undrafted) free agent players, that’ll take place right after the seventh round concludes. I think it has been an important part of the process for us every year we just try to go through, every year there are about 40-50 players at least that make rosters so there will be a lot of phone calls, a lot of recruiting going on here pretty soon.”

What did you guys see in a guy like Rufus Johnson?

“One of the things we try to do in the later rounds is look at size, speed and some measurables, we were able to do that with guys like Zach Strief or Marques Colston. He is someone that has that stature, smaller school, he is a player that once the season was over with, he played one of those all-star games and opened up some eyes, but he has those physical stature that you are looking for. We feel like he is a guy that can rush the passer really well. so he can line up one of those outside positions and we will see how he develops. You are looking for some traits that stand out and with him clearly that was the case.”

Rufus became very emotional talking with us, what is it like when a player is that overcome with emotion?

“I think it is one of the neat things about the process is the actual phone call with the drafted player, really from the first round on, you get a wide range of emotions. You really never know what to expect when you make that phone call, in each case it’s different, but it’s part of the process. They have been through a lot hard work, they have been through a lot of expectations in regards of when, so sometimes it can be disappointment maybe because they weren’t drafted earlier but I think by in large it’s always a positive response, there are generally family members there and generally, it’s the end of the process as far as their wait, but it varies. I don’t know if I would describe the conversation I had with him being the same way. It was excitement; you could hear the excitement there. At that moment there is some clarity for the player in regards to where he was going to go.”

Sum up the last few days for the draft

“I think a few things, I think number one we paid attention to the measurables and if you look at each player, their size, their speed (fits what we want). With the defensive players, it’s the stature, even with the left tackle (Terron Armstead) offensively there is athleticism in someone who really did a good job, not only on tape but in regards to skill set, in regards to the way he tested. The same way with the receiver (Kenny Stills), he is someone that runs exceptionally well, he is fluid, and then I think at the very beginning of the draft with Kenny Vaccaro, there is a real good background or body of work the way he plays. So I think that process for the next two weeks where they get ready to come here for the rookie minicamp (will be beneficial). I think what is going to take place here in the next couple of hours (undrafted free agent recruiting), it’s still not over yet. I think this is always an exciting time of the year because you are bringing in new players to your roster, and for me I mentioned this to the staff, when you miss one season, you miss that phase if you will, that element of that 15-20 new faces, be at free agency or draft, and then we are in that second phase where we have players that I see or run into that I haven’t really spent that much time with or probably wouldn’t recognize by name yet. That’ll, over the course of time, get figured out, but it’s always good for the organization and you are always hopeful that this is one of those classes that you can look back on and look at as a building block of what you are doing and what you are trying to do.”

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homerj07 04-27-2013 08:50 PM

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I am so torn about this draft. I don't know how to feel

TheOak 04-27-2013 08:53 PM

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Shouldn't have any feelings about a draft for three years.... At this point it's not a "is what it is", its still a " will be what it will be".

QBREES9 04-27-2013 09:48 PM

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talk to me in three years.

hagan714 04-27-2013 10:26 PM

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i will when all my players we passed on are in the pro bowl :p

Danno 04-27-2013 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by QBREES9 (Post 499199)
talk to me in three years.

Thats no fun. Anybody can grade a draft 3 years later.

Its not a permanent grade. Its a grade based on the potential of the guys we selected and how we think they'll develop on this team.

Ashley 04-27-2013 11:08 PM

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all stars every one of them! Now lets go to work,( Think positive )

triman 04-28-2013 08:52 AM

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Two potential stars, a key component of the 34 defense,, WR depth, a roll of the dice on a pass rusher. All areas of need. Not bad IMHO.
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Danno 04-28-2013 09:32 AM

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Malcolm Jenkins said you gave him a heads up about drafting Kenny Vaccaro. How did you go about handling that?

“We were speaking about this first pick, and I knew what the first cloud looked like. I said there is a couple of potential tackles, there’s a couple of pass rushers, there’s two corners, one safety. There were players at offensive positions that we weren’t going to take and we wound up taking the safety. Our players understand the nature of this business; they get it. They understand that every year, there’s always going to be an influx of players that are wanting to compete to make a roster. I think Malcolm said it best that for us (that) to be as good as we can as a football team, we have to have an environment that starts with competition and it will bring out the best in all of us,
Thats interesting.

hagan714 04-28-2013 09:36 AM

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hint hint contract year jenkins

not saying they wont resigning him but he has some dollars riding on play this year. god i love contract years. it is always the year after resigning that worries me

Danno 04-28-2013 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 499315)
hint hint contract year jenkins

Basically the same for Harper, since his 2014 salary is top 10 for safeties, but can be easily cut.

lee909 04-28-2013 09:44 AM

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How much would it cost to cut Harper next season if he doesn't perform/restructure this season?.

Danno 04-28-2013 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lee909 (Post 499323)
How much would it cost to cut Harper next season if he doesn't perform/restructure this season?.

About 8 to keep him, 2 to cut him.

lee909 04-28-2013 09:53 AM

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I can see him gone next year then with the cap looking a issue.
Hopefully if Ryan uses him as a blitzing Safety like Williams did there may be a little interest in him next year,might be able to get a trade.

Danno 04-28-2013 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lee909 (Post 499327)
I can see him gone next year then with the cap looking a issue.
Hopefully if Ryan uses him as a blitzing Safety like Williams did there may be a little interest in him next year,might be able to get a trade.

I think he's playing to stay here in New Orleans with a renegotiated contract.

Even if he plays well, I can't see him getting that 8 million, especially since we have to sign some very very expensive free agents next year.

Part of me wants to see him sign elsewhere so I don't have to keep reading uninformed posts about how bad he sucks.

Seer1 04-28-2013 10:09 AM

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I think I'd rather see him play up to snuff and stop the he sucks posts that way.

Danno 04-28-2013 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Seer1 (Post 499332)
I think I'd rather see him play up to snuff and stop the he sucks posts that way.

I rather see him not be blamed constantly for a completion that another player had coverage on.

44Champs 04-28-2013 11:24 AM

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It's interesting to hear thought process behind our drafting philosophy. Makes sense that as you go deeper into the draft and the highly touted, talented D1 picks come off the board, and as you begin looking at the smaller school prospects, you look for physical traits that would predict success for that position rather than just staistics. Many smaller school prospects may not have the sexy statistical numbers because of the lack of talent around them

iceshack149 04-28-2013 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Danno (Post 499221)
Thats no fun. Anybody can grade a draft 3 years later.

Its not a permanent grade. Its a grade based on the potential of the guys we selected and how we think they'll develop on this team.

Exactly my thoughts. It's just after the draft. Let me judge without being judged.

vpheughan 04-28-2013 05:50 PM

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"Say Malcom, we were wondering if it would be ok with you if we draft a safety in the first round?"

Are the inmates running the asylum?

Danno 04-28-2013 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vpheughan (Post 499407)
"Say Malcom, we were wondering if it would be ok with you if we draft a safety in the first round?"

Are the inmates running the asylum?

He didn't ask him if it was OK. He told him we were drafting one.

Seer1 04-28-2013 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vpheughan (Post 499407)
"Say Malcom, we were wondering if it would be ok with you if we draft a safety in the first round?"

Are the inmates running the asylum?

Not when Sean already knows what the answer will be. RIGHT??

Rugby Saint II 04-28-2013 10:11 PM

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You go Sean! Hot dog........I am excited!

Leighton B 04-29-2013 01:37 PM

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Hey who are the players you think they passed on!

Leighton B 04-29-2013 01:43 PM

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This years draft was a HR for only 5 picks! I love our draft my main concern is our secondary and we addressed that! We got our LT! Terron Armstead is an absolute beast he would've been a top 10 guy had he not wanted to play two sports in college! Only reason he fell to the 3rd rd is because of the media and his FCS school He was the freakiest athlete at the combine! His track background will help in his blocking because of the flexibility and leg movement to throw a shot put it isn't easy and it's all hips and legs!

Leighton B 04-29-2013 01:47 PM

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Watch we will be dominant again we got 2nd and 3rd rd talent in undrafted FA heck I believe Chase Thomas and Kelvin Reddick will win jobs this yr heck they probably will be starters on the defense by yr 2! They will be special teamers right away! I believe Chase might beat out some of the OLB for either a reserve role or maybe even a starter!

Papa Voodoo 04-29-2013 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by triman (Post 499299)
Two potential stars, a key component of the 34 defense,, WR depth, a roll of the dice on a pass rusher. All areas of need. Not bad IMHO.
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I like Rufus over the British Olympian.


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