2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting

stickman · 03-02-2022, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I We have had one of the best O-lines and D-lines in the NFL in recent memory thanks to first round picks on the big uglies. Yes, we missed on Pete and possibly Ruiz, but our line coach is going to change things up to suit their skills best. I read somewhere where he will change the blocking scheme in the offseason.

The Saints won a Superbowl with an offensive line that didn't have a first rounder on it. They just did a good job of drafting and coaching. We need some more of that.

Rugby Saint II · 03-02-2022, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by stickman

The Saints won a Superbowl with an offensive line that didn't have a first rounder on it. They just did a good job of drafting and coaching. We need some more of that.

That's a valid point stickman. I have to add that the recent trend in New Orleans has been to invest heavily in the trenches in the first round and then draft well in the second and third round, which we consistently do. We even trade up into the second and third all the time for a player that we value. It's our bread and butter. Look at Kamara and MT who are stand outs. Last year we were able to land Werner and Adebo who played lights out. We also do well with our mid round picks like Onyamata and CGJC. Not only that we are always finding diamonds in the rough with our UDFA's.

This methodology has us in contention every year. Even after losing a once in a lifetime QB and coach I believe that this system works for both offense and defense. It's one of the reasons we've had one of, if not the best rosters for several seasons. Covid slowed us down with cap cuts, but we have a rock-solid foundation.

Back to my original point. You Win In The Trenches. It's true in both rugby and football.

jeanpierre · 03-02-2022, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by stickman

The Saints won a Superbowl with an offensive line that didn't have a first rounder on it. They just did a good job of drafting and coaching. We need some more of that.

Trading away those Round 4 and 5 picks every year catches up to you...

vpheughan · 03-03-2022, 07:24 AM

[quote=jeanpierre;946107]Trading away those Round 4 and 5 picks every year catches up to you...

Payton is gone now and those draft bells he rang can NEVER BE UNRUNG let that sink in.................. who gets the blame starting this year?

AsylumGuido · 03-03-2022, 07:56 AM

03-02-2022, 04:05 PM	#1
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,808	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I We have had one of the best O-lines and D-lines in the NFL in recent memory thanks to first round picks on the big uglies. Yes, we missed on Pete and possibly Ruiz, but our line coach is going to change things up to suit their skills best. I read somewhere where he will change the blocking scheme in the offseason. The Saints won a Superbowl with an offensive line that didn't have a first rounder on it. They just did a good job of drafting and coaching. We need some more of that.

03-02-2022, 06:27 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting Originally Posted by stickman The Saints won a Superbowl with an offensive line that didn't have a first rounder on it. They just did a good job of drafting and coaching. We need some more of that. That's a valid point stickman. I have to add that the recent trend in New Orleans has been to invest heavily in the trenches in the first round and then draft well in the second and third round, which we consistently do. We even trade up into the second and third all the time for a player that we value. It's our bread and butter. Look at Kamara and MT who are stand outs. Last year we were able to land Werner and Adebo who played lights out. We also do well with our mid round picks like Onyamata and CGJC. Not only that we are always finding diamonds in the rough with our UDFA's. This methodology has us in contention every year. Even after losing a once in a lifetime QB and coach I believe that this system works for both offense and defense. It's one of the reasons we've had one of, if not the best rosters for several seasons. Covid slowed us down with cap cuts, but we have a rock-solid foundation. Back to my original point. You Win In The Trenches. It's true in both rugby and football.
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03-02-2022, 10:01 PM	#3
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 stickman The Saints won a Superbowl with an offensive line that didn't have a first rounder on it. They just did a good job of drafting and coaching. We need some more of that. Trading away those Round 4 and 5 picks every year catches up to you...

03-03-2022, 07:24 AM	#4
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,557	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: Draft Prospects, Scouting [quote=jeanpierre;946107]Trading away those Round 4 and 5 picks every year catches up to you... Payton is gone now and those draft bells he rang can NEVER BE UNRUNG let that sink in.................. who gets the blame starting this year?
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