New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans

Boston Saint · 05-03-2021, 09:34 AM

Saw something kinda funny/dumb on PFT with Florio this morning. He and Simms were hacking on the Saints first two picks. They pointed out that they could have/should have taken Edge rusher Greg Rousseau from Miami. They commented how big a guy he is.

Funny thing is he lists at 6’ 7” and 265. Turner lists 6’ 6” 269. He doesn’t sound any more massive than the guy the Saints chose.

AsylumGuido · 05-03-2021, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Saw something kinda funny/dumb on PFT with Florio this morning. He and Simms were hacking on the Saints first two picks. They pointed out that they could have/should have taken Edge rusher Greg Rousseau from Miami. They commented how big a guy he is.

Funny thing is he lists at 6’ 7” and 265. Turner lists 6’ 6” 269. He doesn’t sound any more massive than the guy the Saints chose.

Simms and Florio are hacks. Perhaps the Saints didn't like Rousseau's character, or his attitude, or his style of play, or the way he parted his hair. They clearly put time and thought into Turner and didn't want to take the chance that he wouldn't be there at pick 60. That's what I love about how the Saints draft. They go get who they want and don't listen to the meaningless outside noise.

jeanpierre · 05-03-2021, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Saw something kinda funny/dumb on PFT with Florio this morning. He and Simms were hacking on the Saints first two picks. They pointed out that they could have/should have taken Edge rusher Greg Rousseau from Miami. They commented how big a guy he is.

Funny thing is he lists at 6’ 7” and 265. Turner lists 6’ 6” 269. He doesn’t sound any more massive than the guy the Saints chose.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Simms and Florio are hacks. Perhaps the Saints didn't like Rousseau's character, or his attitude, or his style of play, or the way he parted his hair. They clearly put time and thought into Turner and didn't want to take the chance that he wouldn't be there at pick 60. That's what I love about how the Saints draft. They go get who they want and don't listen to the meaningless outside noise.

Didn't like having to use our first round pick on Turner, felt that if we could, we should've moved back and taken him in R2, P33-P40 range...

But I'd much prefer Turner to Rousseau...

Turner strikes me as a much smarter prospect based on interviews, vocabulary diction, higher than a fifth grade speaking level...

Turner also spoke in terms of team and we and excitement - some of the very things I use to differentiate prospects...

AsylumGuido · 05-03-2021, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Didn't like having to use our first round pick on Turner, felt that if we could, we should've moved back and taken him in R2, P33-P40 range...

But I'd much prefer Turner to Rousseau...

Turner strikes me as a much smarter prospect based on interviews, vocabulary diction, higher than a fifth grade speaking level...

Turner also spoke in terms of team and we and excitement...

It takes two parties to trade, as you know. Besides, there was no guarantee he'd still be there at that range. Edge rushers were taken picks #30, #31, and #32.

K Major · 05-03-2021, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Saw something kinda funny/dumb on PFT with Florio this morning. He and Simms were hacking on the Saints first two picks. They pointed out that they could have/should have taken Edge rusher Greg Rousseau from Miami. They commented how big a guy he is.

Funny thing is he lists at 6’ 7” and 265. Turner lists 6’ 6” 269. He doesn’t sound any more massive than the guy the Saints chose.

Not sure if you listened to any of the pre draft interviews with our coaches … specifically Coach Ryan Nielsen. His emphasis on selecting edge rushers in the draft was size/length.

Davenport 6'6, Tanoh Kpassagnon 6'7, Payton Turner 6'6, Cam J 6'4, David O 6'3 etc ... long, tall, rangy guys that will be able to shut down the run game.

That is a big D line. I like this strategy and approach.

Simms / Florio are haters.

jeanpierre · 05-03-2021, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Not sure if you listened to any of the pre draft interviews with our coaches … specifically Coach Ryan Nielsen. His emphasis on selecting edge rushers in the draft was size/length.

Davenport 6'6, Tanoh Kpassagnon 6'7, Payton Turner 6'6, Cam J 6'4, David O 6'3 etc ... long, tall, rangy guys that will be able to shut down the run game.

That is a big D line. I like this strategy and approach.

Simms / Florio are haters.

Like many of the talking heads, they have their sources and part of that gig means pushing their agent sources' clients...

Sean and Mickey definitely have agents they do business with and some they're not so inclined - that's why certain players don't sign or are not even approached...

Florio saw an opportunity in becoming the Drudge of NFL News as he wasn't getting it done as an agent; good for him...

He's had some embarrassing moments to be first, like reporting the premature death of Terry Bradshaw, but he's good for basic reporting, awful at analysis...

K Major · 05-03-2021, 10:19 AM

Turner vs Rousseau will be good talking points …

3 years from now. My money is on our guy

K Major · 05-03-2021, 02:16 PM

Not a lot of talk about 2nd rounder Pete Werner …

Listening to his interview, he's serious about football & understands the position. Playing both WILL & MIKE at "The Ohio State" increases his chances of seeing the field early. VERSATILITY.

More importantly he's durable and you can count on him to suit up and play at a high level.

Good luck.

FinSaint · 05-03-2021, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Not a lot of talk about 2nd rounder Pete Werner …

Listening to his interview, he's serious about football & understands the position. Playing both WILL & MIKE at "The Ohio State" increases his chances of seeing the field early. VERSATILITY.

More importantly he's durable and you can count on him to suit up and play at a high level.

Good luck.

He seemed like a violent tackler based on the highlights.

05-03-2021, 09:34 AM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Saw something kinda funny/dumb on PFT with Florio this morning. He and Simms were hacking on the Saints first two picks. They pointed out that they could have/should have taken Edge rusher Greg Rousseau from Miami. They commented how big a guy he is. Funny thing is he lists at 6’ 7” and 265. Turner lists 6’ 6” 269. He doesn’t sound any more massive than the guy the Saints chose. AsylumGuido, Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.

05-03-2021, 09:48 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Originally Posted by Boston Saint Saw something kinda funny/dumb on PFT with Florio this morning. He and Simms were hacking on the Saints first two picks. They pointed out that they could have/should have taken Edge rusher Greg Rousseau from Miami. They commented how big a guy he is. Funny thing is he lists at 6’ 7” and 265. Turner lists 6’ 6” 269. He doesn’t sound any more massive than the guy the Saints chose. Simms and Florio are hacks. Perhaps the Saints didn't like Rousseau's character, or his attitude, or his style of play, or the way he parted his hair. They clearly put time and thought into Turner and didn't want to take the chance that he wouldn't be there at pick 60. That's what I love about how the Saints draft. They go get who they want and don't listen to the meaningless outside noise. st thomas likes this.

05-03-2021, 10:17 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Originally Posted by jeanpierre Didn't like having to use our first round pick on Turner, felt that if we could, we should've moved back and taken him in R2, P33-P40 range... But I'd much prefer Turner to Rousseau... Turner strikes me as a much smarter prospect based on interviews, vocabulary diction, higher than a fifth grade speaking level... Turner also spoke in terms of team and we and excitement... It takes two parties to trade, as you know. Besides, there was no guarantee he'd still be there at that range. Edge rushers were taken picks #30, #31, and #32. SmashMouth and K Major like this.

05-03-2021, 09:53 AM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Originally Posted by Boston Saint Saw something kinda funny/dumb on PFT with Florio this morning. He and Simms were hacking on the Saints first two picks. They pointed out that they could have/should have taken Edge rusher Greg Rousseau from Miami. They commented how big a guy he is. Funny thing is he lists at 6’ 7” and 265. Turner lists 6’ 6” 269. He doesn’t sound any more massive than the guy the Saints chose. Not sure if you listened to any of the pre draft interviews with our coaches … specifically Coach Ryan Nielsen. His emphasis on selecting edge rushers in the draft was size/length. Davenport 6'6, Tanoh Kpassagnon 6'7, Payton Turner 6'6, Cam J 6'4, David O 6'3 etc ... long, tall, rangy guys that will be able to shut down the run game. That is a big D line. I like this strategy and approach. Simms / Florio are haters. jeanpierre, Pete and Boston Saint like this.

05-03-2021, 10:21 AM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Originally Posted by K Major Not sure if you listened to any of the pre draft interviews with our coaches … specifically Coach Ryan Nielsen. His emphasis on selecting edge rushers in the draft was size/length. Davenport 6'6, Tanoh Kpassagnon 6'7, Payton Turner 6'6, Cam J 6'4, David O 6'3 etc ... long, tall, rangy guys that will be able to shut down the run game. That is a big D line. I like this strategy and approach. Simms / Florio are haters. Like many of the talking heads, they have their sources and part of that gig means pushing their agent sources' clients... Sean and Mickey definitely have agents they do business with and some they're not so inclined - that's why certain players don't sign or are not even approached... Florio saw an opportunity in becoming the Drudge of NFL News as he wasn't getting it done as an agent; good for him... He's had some embarrassing moments to be first, like reporting the premature death of Terry Bradshaw, but he's good for basic reporting, awful at analysis... SmashMouth likes this.
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05-03-2021, 10:14 AM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Originally Posted by Boston Saint Saw something kinda funny/dumb on PFT with Florio this morning. He and Simms were hacking on the Saints first two picks. They pointed out that they could have/should have taken Edge rusher Greg Rousseau from Miami. They commented how big a guy he is. Funny thing is he lists at 6’ 7” and 265. Turner lists 6’ 6” 269. He doesn’t sound any more massive than the guy the Saints chose. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Simms and Florio are hacks. Perhaps the Saints didn't like Rousseau's character, or his attitude, or his style of play, or the way he parted his hair. They clearly put time and thought into Turner and didn't want to take the chance that he wouldn't be there at pick 60. That's what I love about how the Saints draft. They go get who they want and don't listen to the meaningless outside noise. Didn't like having to use our first round pick on Turner, felt that if we could, we should've moved back and taken him in R2, P33-P40 range... But I'd much prefer Turner to Rousseau... Turner strikes me as a much smarter prospect based on interviews, vocabulary diction, higher than a fifth grade speaking level... Turner also spoke in terms of team and we and excitement - some of the very things I use to differentiate prospects... SmashMouth and Boston Saint like this.

05-03-2021, 10:19 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Turner vs Rousseau will be good talking points … 3 years from now. My money is on our guy SmashMouth and jeanpierre like this.

05-03-2021, 02:16 PM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Not a lot of talk about 2nd rounder Pete Werner … Listening to his interview, he's serious about football & understands the position. Playing both WILL & MIKE at "The Ohio State" increases his chances of seeing the field early. VERSATILITY. More importantly he's durable and you can count on him to suit up and play at a high level. Good luck. AsylumGuido, SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

05-03-2021, 02:36 PM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: New Orleans Saints 2021 NFL draft picks share messages to fans Originally Posted by K Major Not a lot of talk about 2nd rounder Pete Werner … Listening to his interview, he's serious about football & understands the position. Playing both WILL & MIKE at "The Ohio State" increases his chances of seeing the field early. VERSATILITY. More importantly he's durable and you can count on him to suit up and play at a high level. Good luck. He seemed like a violent tackler based on the highlights. K Major likes this.