2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

K Major · 04-06-2021, 06:20 PM

WLB (2) 56 - DeMario Davis, 42 - Chase Hansen (RFC 2021)

MLB (2) 55 - Kaden Elliss, 54 - Wynton McManis (RFC 2021)

SLB (2) 53 - Zach Baun, 50 - Andrew Dowell (RFC 2021), 59 - Marcus Willoughby (RFC 2021)

Just imagine this roster without Demario ... scary.

"Batman needs a Robin". Jabrill C, Jamin D, Zaven Collins perhaps? Don't know what to make of Baun. Coming out of last year's draft class, some scouts had him as a 1st round prospect. I thought he played well on special teams though ...

Boston Saint · 04-06-2021, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

WLB (2) 56 - DeMario Davis, 42 - Chase Hansen (RFC 2021)

MLB (2) 55 - Kaden Elliss, 54 - Wynton McManis (RFC 2021)

SLB (2) 53 - Zach Baun, 50 - Andrew Dowell (RFC 2021), 59 - Marcus Willoughby (RFC 2021)

Just imagine this roster without Demario ... scary.

"Batman needs a Robin". Jabrill C, Jamin D, Zaven Collins perhaps? Don't know what to make of Baun. Coming out of last year's draft class, some scouts had him as a 1st round prospect. I thought he played well on special teams though ...

That’s very true and scary. Also a hallmark of Payton’s tenure...failure to draft and develop LBs.

jeanpierre · 04-07-2021, 09:14 AM

Zaven is a solid player, but I'm not sold on the value in the first round...

K Major · 04-07-2021, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Zaven is a solid player, but I'm not sold on the value in the first round...

My uncle is a UT season ticket holder (lives in Broken Arrow / suburb of Tulsa) seems to think he's an impact player year 1. Stands out, makes plays and elevates others.

What if he and/or Jabrill slips to the second? I'd be happy with either.

jeanpierre · 04-07-2021, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

My uncle is a UT season ticket holder (lives in Broken Arrow / suburb of Tulsa) seems to think he's an impact player year 1. Stands out, makes plays and elevates others.

What if he and/or Jabrill slips to the second? I'd be happy with either.

Can see Sean jumping on Kyle Trask if he falls to 'em Round 2; that said, with the talent at LBer this draft, a great complement to Davis can be had Rounds 2 or 3...

Those Rd1 picks really need to go to those premiums pos such as QB, CB, WRx, OT1; rarely do the other positions impact a game that much, but they're rare exceptions...

jeanpierre · 04-07-2021, 08:15 PM

Curious to see how this Saints Offensive Line does with Drew not under Center...

jeanpierre · 04-09-2021, 10:25 AM

Hearing buzz that Chase Hansen is gonna make some noise in camp this year - just hope he's healthy...

K Major · 04-09-2021, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Hearing buzz that Chase Hansen is gonna make some noise in camp this year - just hope he's healthy...

Great on Chase but is there any "buzz" on Baun?

Last year I was really hoping Kaden Ellis would be that "gem" but after watching him in spot duty vs GB ... he obviously needs a lot of work.

After Demario, I see a bunch of 3rd tier players. Saints need to either bring in another experienced LB or draft one (Collins, Cox, Jamin) in 3 weeks.

I wonder if Mike Nolan has any desire to become a positional coach again?

Rugby Saint II · 04-09-2021, 03:36 PM

All I know is that we need a speedy sideline to sideline LB'er with coverage skills to match up with Davis. I want the Kwon Alexander clone in this draft who can diagnose the plays and arrive with bad intentions.

jeanpierre · 04-09-2021, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

All I know is that we need a speedy sideline to sideline LB'er with coverage skills to match up with Davis. I want the Kwon Alexander clone in this draft who can diagnose the plays and arrive with bad intentions.

We at least four good LBers on this roster to keep this defense in respectability; after DeMario, there's a lot of questions...

04-06-2021, 06:20 PM	#91
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,043 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook WLB (2) 56 - DeMario Davis, 42 - Chase Hansen (RFC 2021) MLB (2) 55 - Kaden Elliss, 54 - Wynton McManis (RFC 2021) SLB (2) 53 - Zach Baun, 50 - Andrew Dowell (RFC 2021), 59 - Marcus Willoughby (RFC 2021) Just imagine this roster without Demario ... scary. "Batman needs a Robin". Jabrill C, Jamin D, Zaven Collins perhaps? Don't know what to make of Baun. Coming out of last year's draft class, some scouts had him as a 1st round prospect. I thought he played well on special teams though ... gosaints1 and Boston Saint like this.

04-06-2021, 08:06 PM	#92
Boston Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,874	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major WLB (2) 56 - DeMario Davis, 42 - Chase Hansen (RFC 2021) MLB (2) 55 - Kaden Elliss, 54 - Wynton McManis (RFC 2021) SLB (2) 53 - Zach Baun, 50 - Andrew Dowell (RFC 2021), 59 - Marcus Willoughby (RFC 2021) Just imagine this roster without Demario ... scary. "Batman needs a Robin". Jabrill C, Jamin D, Zaven Collins perhaps? Don't know what to make of Baun. Coming out of last year's draft class, some scouts had him as a 1st round prospect. I thought he played well on special teams though ... That’s very true and scary. Also a hallmark of Payton’s tenure...failure to draft and develop LBs. jeanpierre and gosaints1 like this.

04-07-2021, 09:14 AM	#93
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Zaven is a solid player, but I'm not sold on the value in the first round... K Major likes this.

04-07-2021, 09:56 AM	#94
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,043 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre Zaven is a solid player, but I'm not sold on the value in the first round... My uncle is a UT season ticket holder (lives in Broken Arrow / suburb of Tulsa) seems to think he's an impact player year 1. Stands out, makes plays and elevates others. What if he and/or Jabrill slips to the second? I'd be happy with either. jeanpierre likes this.

04-07-2021, 10:30 AM	#95
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major My uncle is a UT season ticket holder (lives in Broken Arrow / suburb of Tulsa) seems to think he's an impact player year 1. Stands out, makes plays and elevates others. What if he and/or Jabrill slips to the second? I'd be happy with either. Can see Sean jumping on Kyle Trask if he falls to 'em Round 2; that said, with the talent at LBer this draft, a great complement to Davis can be had Rounds 2 or 3... Those Rd1 picks really need to go to those premiums pos such as QB, CB, WRx, OT1; rarely do the other positions impact a game that much, but they're rare exceptions...
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04-07-2021, 08:15 PM	#96
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Curious to see how this Saints Offensive Line does with Drew not under Center...
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Hearing buzz that Chase Hansen is gonna make some noise in camp this year - just hope he's healthy...

04-09-2021, 10:46 AM	#98
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,043 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre Hearing buzz that Chase Hansen is gonna make some noise in camp this year - just hope he's healthy... Great on Chase but is there any "buzz" on Baun? Last year I was really hoping Kaden Ellis would be that "gem" but after watching him in spot duty vs GB ... he obviously needs a lot of work. After Demario, I see a bunch of 3rd tier players. Saints need to either bring in another experienced LB or draft one (Collins, Cox, Jamin) in 3 weeks. I wonder if Mike Nolan has any desire to become a positional coach again? jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,733	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook All I know is that we need a speedy sideline to sideline LB'er with coverage skills to match up with Davis. I want the Kwon Alexander clone in this draft who can diagnose the plays and arrive with bad intentions. jeanpierre likes this.

04-09-2021, 11:22 PM	#100
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II All I know is that we need a speedy sideline to sideline LB'er with coverage skills to match up with Davis. I want the Kwon Alexander clone in this draft who can diagnose the plays and arrive with bad intentions. We at least four good LBers on this roster to keep this defense in respectability; after DeMario, there's a lot of questions... Rugby Saint II likes this.

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