2022 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints

jeanpierre · 04-27-2022, 07:32 PM

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AsylumGuido · 04-28-2022, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/NFLDraft/status/1519047491685072898

That's the big question. This year there is no "can't miss" prospect. There's usually a couple of players that are slam dunks to be top two picks because of that label. It is especially apparent in the QB's group.

K Major · 04-28-2022, 07:51 AM

saintsfan1976 · 04-28-2022, 08:26 AM

Here's what I love about this draft.

We sit with two picks in a range where top tier talent always falls because other teams reach.

Therefore we're likely to get two quality starters and I'm prepared for that to be WR & T or LB and DE. I'll be happy either way.

I'm also prepared (actually expecting) a trade back into a higher round for someone we covet.

If the draft doesn't go our way, it seems like two veteran probowlers at S and WR can be signed immediately.

SmashMouth · 04-28-2022, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Here's what I love about this draft.

We sit with two picks in a range where top tier talent always falls because other teams reach.

Therefore we're likely to get two quality starters and I'm prepared for that to be WR & T or LB and DE. I'll be happy either way.

I'm also prepared (actually expecting) a trade back into a higher round for someone we covet.

If the draft doesn't go our way, it seems like two veteran probowlers at S and WR can be signed immediately.

Use them with picks or trade down... just don't trade up. No need to trade up... at least more than we already have to get that second #1 pick.

AsylumGuido · 04-28-2022, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Use them with picks or trade down... just don't trade up. No need to trade up... at least more than we already have to get that second #1 pick.

You are aware that Loomis has never traded down, but has traded up 15 times. He has always stuck to the philosophy of quality of picks over quantity of picks every single time.

Boston Saint · 04-28-2022, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Here's what I love about this draft.

We sit with two picks in a range where top tier talent always falls because other teams reach.

Therefore we're likely to get two quality starters and I'm prepared for that to be WR & T or LB and DE. I'll be happy either way.

I'm also prepared (actually expecting) a trade back into a higher round for someone we covet.

If the draft doesn't go our way, it seems like two veteran probowlers at S and WR can be signed immediately.

I agree with your premise, but after the Payton Turner pick last year I’ll be a little bothered if DE is one of first two picks. DT and Safety are in more need for us than DE IMO.

AsylumGuido · 04-28-2022, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

I agree with your premise, but after the Payton Turner pick last year I’ll be a little bothered if DE is one of first two picks. DT and Safety are in more need for us than DE IMO.

Draft choices are made in terms of best player available rather than need quite often, don't you think? Probably MOST often. I think good pass rushers are always at a premium and you can't have too many. That said, I'd be surprised if one falls to us there, anyway.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/NFLDraft/status/1519047491685072898 That's the big question. This year there is no "can't miss" prospect. There's usually a couple of players that are slam dunks to be top two picks because of that label. It is especially apparent in the QB's group.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Here's what I love about this draft. We sit with two picks in a range where top tier talent always falls because other teams reach. Therefore we're likely to get two quality starters and I'm prepared for that to be WR & T or LB and DE. I'll be happy either way. I'm also prepared (actually expecting) a trade back into a higher round for someone we covet. If the draft doesn't go our way, it seems like two veteran probowlers at S and WR can be signed immediately. jeanpierre, K Major, Mr.Riaton and 2 others like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Here's what I love about this draft. We sit with two picks in a range where top tier talent always falls because other teams reach. Therefore we're likely to get two quality starters and I'm prepared for that to be WR & T or LB and DE. I'll be happy either way. I'm also prepared (actually expecting) a trade back into a higher round for someone we covet. If the draft doesn't go our way, it seems like two veteran probowlers at S and WR can be signed immediately. Use them with picks or trade down... just don't trade up. No need to trade up... at least more than we already have to get that second #1 pick. iceshack149 likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by SmashMouth Use them with picks or trade down... just don't trade up. No need to trade up... at least more than we already have to get that second #1 pick. You are aware that Loomis has never traded down, but has traded up 15 times. He has always stuck to the philosophy of quality of picks over quantity of picks every single time.

04-28-2022, 09:59 AM	#9
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Here's what I love about this draft. We sit with two picks in a range where top tier talent always falls because other teams reach. Therefore we're likely to get two quality starters and I'm prepared for that to be WR & T or LB and DE. I'll be happy either way. I'm also prepared (actually expecting) a trade back into a higher round for someone we covet. If the draft doesn't go our way, it seems like two veteran probowlers at S and WR can be signed immediately. I agree with your premise, but after the Payton Turner pick last year I’ll be a little bothered if DE is one of first two picks. DT and Safety are in more need for us than DE IMO. SmashMouth and K Major like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: 2022 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by Boston Saint I agree with your premise, but after the Payton Turner pick last year I’ll be a little bothered if DE is one of first two picks. DT and Safety are in more need for us than DE IMO. Draft choices are made in terms of best player available rather than need quite often, don't you think? Probably MOST often. I think good pass rushers are always at a premium and you can't have too many. That said, I'd be surprised if one falls to us there, anyway.