Originally Posted by papz (Post 920073)

Sounds about right. There wasn't a ton of film on Turner at DE, Werner is a high floor guy, and Adebo opted out last season. I definitely understand the skepticism from draft pundits.

I think it's a C but that doesn't mean I didn't like the draft either. Draft grades are for fan entertainment, kills time, and gets the conversation going. I don't see why it should ruffle feathers. Does anyone really give a crap about his opinion? That it for what it is.

Originally Posted by neugey (Post 920071)

Kiper hyped up every Notre Dame QB except the one I finally like :roflmao:

Originally Posted by FinSaint (Post 920058)

SP was talking about the need vs BPA in his post draft interview and he basically stated that the philosophy is to get as many good players "in the house" as possible, and that is where coaching takes over.

I think that is a sound approach, because you can easily get caught up in chasing certain positions, and never landing a good player inspite of that.

Draft the BPA and fill positions on the depth chart with UDFAs and more importantly proven vets through the FA.

Then through coaching and game-planning maximize your team's strenghts while minimizing the effect of the areas of weakness.

Originally Posted by blackangold (Post 920087)

Normally that is what I see from the Saints... BPA.

However, in this draft it was clear we went after set positions of weakness. I think the idea of addressing needs was good, particularly this year when we can't address those needs in free agency.

Good draft? Maybe.
Good attempt to improve the team? I think so.

Originally Posted by MatthewT (Post 920090)

I seem to remember in past drafts Mel Kiper going on endless rants. I felt he was relatively quiet this year, anything to it that anyone is aware of?

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 920091)