2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints

jeanpierre · 03-10-2021, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

That's what I've heard. The combine has morphed into an event primarily for the media and fans. The main thing the teams get out of it is a networking opportunity.

Far be it from the NFL to miss a marketing opportunity...

But having guys side-by-side is advantageous for perspective...

Reminds me of the ole Jim Finks adage - if you got two guys on the draft board when you're picking, take the bigger guy...

jeanpierre · 03-10-2021, 11:56 AM

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jeanpierre · 03-10-2021, 03:06 PM

We got hosed...

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K Major · 03-10-2021, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/PFF_College/stat...59820916396034

So he ran a unofficial 4.31 40 at his Pro Day …

Hopefully he can cover.

AsylumGuido · 03-10-2021, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

So he ran a unofficial 4.31 40 at his Pro Day …

Hopefully he can cover.

Was the track 39.5 yards? Was there a back wind? Was it on a competition track or another surface? If you place a golf ball on the course will it roll down toward the finish line?

These are all concerns with isolated pro days that was discussed a few days ago on NFL Radio. As meaningless as the time of a player who has trained specifically to run a 40 sans any football gear is it does have some significance when compared to others under the exact same conditions. The combine does provide this at least.

K Major · 03-11-2021, 10:52 AM

CB Patrick Surtain ll - Alabama … serious skills, high football IQ, form tackler and the ability to make plays on the boundaries.

In case you were wondering, this is the son of former Dolphin legend Patrick Surtain. Also New Orleans/Ednar Karr native.

Alabama CB Patrick Surtain ll 2020 Highlights - YouTube

lee909 · 03-11-2021, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

CB Patrick Surtain ll - Alabama … serious skills, high football IQ, form tackler and the ability to make plays on the boundaries.

In case you were wondering, this is the son of former Dolphin legend Patrick Surtain. Also New Orleans/Ednar Karr native.

Alabama CB Patrick Surtain ll 2020 Highlights - YouTube

He will be long gone before the Saints pick

K Major · 03-11-2021, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

He will be long gone before the Saints pick

I get it but I'm putting prospects out there for others on B&G who may not follow a ton of college football

.

But you never know who may drop to us (see Ramz) @ 28.

AsylumGuido · 03-11-2021, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I get it but I'm putting prospects out there for others on B&G who may not follow a ton of college football .

But you never know who may drop to us (see Ramz) @ 28.

I haven't been much of a college football fan since running a bowl pick 'em contest 25-30 years ago. Even then it was the teams and not individual players. Once the Saints draft them then I can learn what I can about them. I don't have much interest in them until they wear the Black and Gold or begin becoming viable fantasy players in the NFL. Sure, there's your Trevor Lawrence types that crossover into the mainstream, but I couldn't name five other players in college ball.

Rugby Saint II · 03-11-2021, 03:17 PM

This my favorite thread of the year. After reading all this I not only know what players I want but I'm familiar with the rest of the players entering the league. For example last year before the draft I knew that Callaway and Trautman were going to be productive from their tape and not just their highlights.

03-10-2021, 11:10 AM	#201
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido That's what I've heard. The combine has morphed into an event primarily for the media and fans. The main thing the teams get out of it is a networking opportunity. Far be it from the NFL to miss a marketing opportunity... But having guys side-by-side is advantageous for perspective... Reminds me of the ole Jim Finks adage - if you got two guys on the draft board when you're picking, take the bigger guy...

03-10-2021, 11:56 AM	#202
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/PFF_College/stat...59820916396034 So he ran a unofficial 4.31 40 at his Pro Day … Hopefully he can cover. jeanpierre likes this.

03-10-2021, 04:46 PM	#205
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by K Major So he ran a unofficial 4.31 40 at his Pro Day … Hopefully he can cover. Was the track 39.5 yards? Was there a back wind? Was it on a competition track or another surface? If you place a golf ball on the course will it roll down toward the finish line? These are all concerns with isolated pro days that was discussed a few days ago on NFL Radio. As meaningless as the time of a player who has trained specifically to run a 40 sans any football gear is it does have some significance when compared to others under the exact same conditions. The combine does provide this at least.

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by K Major CB Patrick Surtain ll - Alabama … serious skills, high football IQ, form tackler and the ability to make plays on the boundaries. In case you were wondering, this is the son of former Dolphin legend Patrick Surtain. Also New Orleans/Ednar Karr native. Alabama CB Patrick Surtain ll 2020 Highlights - YouTube He will be long gone before the Saints pick

03-11-2021, 01:05 PM	#208
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by lee909 He will be long gone before the Saints pick I get it but I'm putting prospects out there for others on B&G who may not follow a ton of college football . But you never know who may drop to us (see Ramz) @ 28. jeanpierre, Rugby Saint II, lee909 and 1 others like this.

03-11-2021, 03:10 PM	#209
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by K Major I get it but I'm putting prospects out there for others on B&G who may not follow a ton of college football . But you never know who may drop to us (see Ramz) @ 28. I haven't been much of a college football fan since running a bowl pick 'em contest 25-30 years ago. Even then it was the teams and not individual players. Once the Saints draft them then I can learn what I can about them. I don't have much interest in them until they wear the Black and Gold or begin becoming viable fantasy players in the NFL. Sure, there's your Trevor Lawrence types that crossover into the mainstream, but I couldn't name five other players in college ball.

03-11-2021, 03:17 PM	#210
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints This my favorite thread of the year. After reading all this I not only know what players I want but I'm familiar with the rest of the players entering the league. For example last year before the draft I knew that Callaway and Trautman were going to be productive from their tape and not just their highlights. jeanpierre and gosaints1 like this.