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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I have a sneaking suspicion TE Mike Gesicki will be the pick. I’m not saying that’s who I would pick, but I think that’s who Payton is targeting. I think it was either Mayock or the ...

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Old 04-24-2018, 12:43 PM   #791
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I have a sneaking suspicion TE Mike Gesicki will be the pick. I’m not saying that’s who I would pick, but I think that’s who Payton is targeting.
I think it was either Mayock or the former Redskins GM state that "Gesicki lacks nasty at the position. Big frame but needs to use it more to his advantage in goal /redzone situations ". It will be interesting to see if the Saints are after him @ 27.

IMO we don't need a younger version of Fleener on our roster.
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I think it was either Mayock or the former Redskins GM state that "Gesicki lacks nasty at the position. Big frame but needs to use it more to his advantage in goal /redzone situations ". It will be interesting to see if the Saints are after him @ 27.

IMO we don't need a younger version of Fleener on our roster.
True, but a younger version would be a cheaper version thus making me relatively less angry. LOL
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I have a sneaking suspicion TE Mike Gesicki will be the pick. I’m not saying that’s who I would pick, but I think that’s who Payton is targeting.
Believe you may be right...
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Gesicki is Jimmy Graham. Plus, if you look at his measurables and his SPARQ score there’s just no way Payton isn’t salivating.
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Gesicki is Jimmy Graham. Plus, if you look at his measurables and his SPARQ score there’s just no way Payton isn’t salivating.
Maybe Ireland & Loomis veto that selection .
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3rd round TE or maybe trade back to get more picks TE included and of course a DT or DE or both
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Old 04-24-2018, 03:29 PM   #797
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Keep an eye on these potential Day 3 (IMO meat &potato/lunch pale players) draft guys ...

LB Fred Warner, Dorian O'Daniel
TE Tyler Conklin
CB Brandon Facyson

And my real interest is ....QB Kyle Lauletta
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Sean Payton said the Saints’ needs heading into the draft remain pressure player, OL, TE and LB.
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WalterFootball.com: NFL Hot Press

One of the wild cards in the 2018 NFL Draft is Boston College defensive end Harold Landry. Some teams have graded him as a second-rounder, but in a draft without 32 players who have graded out as first-round picks, some second-round players will go on Thursday night. Landry is definitely in contention to be one of those players in a weak draft for pass-rushers. In speaking to sources with a number of playoff teams, Landry is definitely in contention for their first-round pick. The Patriots, Saints and Steelers all have Landry in the running to be their selection according to sources. The tape of him rushing the passer in 2016 is what is getting him consideration in the back half of the first round.

Still, sources from teams that like Landry and have him in the running have concerns about him being a bust. "There's a big hole with Landry and just a minimal track record of successful NFL rushers at his size with his athletic profile, but he's got some d*** good tape," said one top evaluator at a playoff team.
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Maybe Ireland & Loomis veto that selection .
If they feel he is the best player available (by their determination, not the opinion of laymen) I hope they do make that selection.
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