2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting

saintsfan1976 · 03-23-2022, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I think it’s still the plan. Letting Armstead walk makes me think a Qb is off the table. No sense in drafting one in a weak draft class and have him take a beating if his number gets called. Shore up the line, give them a year to gel and go after a Qb next year if need be. I think we kind find a receiver later on so I think tackle at 18 makes sense.

IF Pickett is there at 18 do you take him?

K Major · 03-23-2022, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Armstead was a third rounder.

That’s what I’m saying.

Really no need to reach for an offensive lineman in the first rd.

Jahri Evans, Carl Nicks, Armstead’s can be had in mid rounds if your scouts have done their homework

.

Gotta nail pick 18.

saintsfan1976 · 03-23-2022, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Gotta nail pick 18.

BPA assuming you've addressed the roster in FA.

Given the pursuit of Watson and the subsequent signing of Winston to a SHORT contract, I really can't rule out a trade UP for one of these QBs. That is assuming they're in love with one.

Boston Saint · 03-23-2022, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

That’s what I’m saying.

Really no need to reach for an offensive lineman in the first rd.

Jahri Evans, Carl Nicks, Armstead’s can be had in mid rounds if your scouts have done their homework .

Gotta nail pick 18.

While I agree with your thoughts on the need to nail pick 1 Major, I don’t think it’s very position specific. First round WR picks like Kevin White and Cooks haven’t lived up to their draft positions while guys like Cooper Kupp and Colston have done well coming in later rounds. Matches up pretty well with the Armstead/Ruiz/Peat comparisons I say. So, WR or OL isn’t as important as getting it right like you say.

K Major · 03-23-2022, 07:40 AM

James Cook (Dalvin's brother) - RB Georgia

Projected mid/late rounder prospect

James Cook 2021 Highlights - YouTube

The Dude · 03-23-2022, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

It’s gonna be silly for them to go for a QB next year after Winston wins the MVP and comeback player of the year awards THIS season! 😆

One can only hope!

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

IF Pickett is there at 18 do you take him?

I saw a mock on NFL.com that had us picking Picket. I don’t love the idea but if Picket or Corral happen to be there at 18 I think they go for it.

jeanpierre · 03-23-2022, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

James Cook (Dalvin's brother) - RB Georgia

Projected mid/late rounder prospect

James Cook 2021 Highlights - YouTube

Actually reminds me of Kamara-type of RB; but you'd need a power back to pair with him...

jeanpierre · 03-23-2022, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

That’s what I’m saying.

Really no need to reach for an offensive lineman in the first rd.

Jahri Evans, Carl Nicks, Armstead’s can be had in mid rounds if your scouts have done their homework .

Gotta nail pick 18.

With the money committed to Michael Thomas, why go out in the first round and draft another WRx?

If the plan is to move Thomas next season, fine, then yeah, I can see taking a WRx in the first round...

The talent across our offensive line has dropped off dramatically the past five years, especially after losing Unger, and winning starts up front with elite talent...

Maybe with Sean's departure, Dennis Allen will give Ireland greater influence and trust him to not reach on an offensive lineman as they did on Ruiz...

This year's draft has franchise tackles that will be there through the first round as much as wide receivers...

Also, with as much money as committed to Kamara, we've got to be able to impose our will up front and force open running lanes for him to do damage...

A young stud to pair with Ramczyk, at LT or RT, would open the field up and bring back our legitimate play-action pass...

At the end of the day, you take the best player available that falls to you, even if it's a DT3, or if I dare say it, a QB1...

Really hoping Trevor Penning or Bernhard Raimann is there and we take one of them, or we get Daniel Faalele on Day 2, move Ramczyk to LT...

But if it's Ole Miss QB Matt Corrall or Florida CB Kaiir Elam, then it is what it is...

We definitely need a FA WRz, paired with a young rookie, to put opposite Mike Thomas, that's why I wouldn't mind waiting to R2 in a draft that is deep at WR...

K Major · 03-23-2022, 11:47 AM

We have a new HC, new assistants & trainers in town.

Let's see what direction they take @ pick #18 as we head to the draft.

Can't wait.

jeanpierre · 03-23-2022, 01:35 PM

03-23-2022, 06:10 AM	#771
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,540 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by The Dude I think it’s still the plan. Letting Armstead walk makes me think a Qb is off the table. No sense in drafting one in a weak draft class and have him take a beating if his number gets called. Shore up the line, give them a year to gel and go after a Qb next year if need be. I think we kind find a receiver later on so I think tackle at 18 makes sense. IF Pickett is there at 18 do you take him?

03-23-2022, 06:15 AM	#772
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,055 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Armstead was a third rounder. That’s what I’m saying. Really no need to reach for an offensive lineman in the first rd. Jahri Evans, Carl Nicks, Armstead’s can be had in mid rounds if your scouts have done their homework . Gotta nail pick 18. Rsanders24, saintsfan1976, SmashMouth and 1 others like this.

03-23-2022, 06:47 AM	#773
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,540 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by K Major Gotta nail pick 18. BPA assuming you've addressed the roster in FA. Given the pursuit of Watson and the subsequent signing of Winston to a SHORT contract, I really can't rule out a trade UP for one of these QBs. That is assuming they're in love with one. Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-23-2022, 06:59 AM	#774
Boston Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,874	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by K Major That’s what I’m saying. Really no need to reach for an offensive lineman in the first rd. Jahri Evans, Carl Nicks, Armstead’s can be had in mid rounds if your scouts have done their homework . Gotta nail pick 18. While I agree with your thoughts on the need to nail pick 1 Major, I don’t think it’s very position specific. First round WR picks like Kevin White and Cooks haven’t lived up to their draft positions while guys like Cooper Kupp and Colston have done well coming in later rounds. Matches up pretty well with the Armstead/Ruiz/Peat comparisons I say. So, WR or OL isn’t as important as getting it right like you say.

03-23-2022, 10:25 AM	#776
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by Boston Saint It’s gonna be silly for them to go for a QB next year after Winston wins the MVP and comeback player of the year awards THIS season! 😆 One can only hope! Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 IF Pickett is there at 18 do you take him? I saw a mock on NFL.com that had us picking Picket. I don’t love the idea but if Picket or Corral happen to be there at 18 I think they go for it.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by K Major James Cook (Dalvin's brother) - RB Georgia Projected mid/late rounder prospect James Cook 2021 Highlights - YouTube Actually reminds me of Kamara-type of RB; but you'd need a power back to pair with him...

03-23-2022, 11:21 AM	#778
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by K Major That’s what I’m saying. Really no need to reach for an offensive lineman in the first rd. Jahri Evans, Carl Nicks, Armstead’s can be had in mid rounds if your scouts have done their homework . Gotta nail pick 18. With the money committed to Michael Thomas, why go out in the first round and draft another WRx? If the plan is to move Thomas next season, fine, then yeah, I can see taking a WRx in the first round... The talent across our offensive line has dropped off dramatically the past five years, especially after losing Unger, and winning starts up front with elite talent... Maybe with Sean's departure, Dennis Allen will give Ireland greater influence and trust him to not reach on an offensive lineman as they did on Ruiz... This year's draft has franchise tackles that will be there through the first round as much as wide receivers... Also, with as much money as committed to Kamara, we've got to be able to impose our will up front and force open running lanes for him to do damage... A young stud to pair with Ramczyk, at LT or RT, would open the field up and bring back our legitimate play-action pass... At the end of the day, you take the best player available that falls to you, even if it's a DT3, or if I dare say it, a QB1... Really hoping Trevor Penning or Bernhard Raimann is there and we take one of them, or we get Daniel Faalele on Day 2, move Ramczyk to LT... But if it's Ole Miss QB Matt Corrall or Florida CB Kaiir Elam, then it is what it is... We definitely need a FA WRz, paired with a young rookie, to put opposite Mike Thomas, that's why I wouldn't mind waiting to R2 in a draft that is deep at WR...
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