Since you asked...Mel Kiper's Grade on Saints Draft

blackangold · 05-03-2021, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

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.

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.

05-03-2021, 09:58 AM	#18
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Since you asked...Mel Kiper's Grade on Saints Draft Originally Posted by FinSaint 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. 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.