Saints trade up to No. 11 to draft Ohio State receiver Chris Olave

04-29-2022, 10:56 AM

So essentially the Saints gave up the 16, 98 & 120 to move up. Olave just looks so damn smooth, relaxed and composed. I understand the NFL is a different animal but he checks a lot of boxes translating to the Pros at a skill position.

Having potentially 2 impact players on rookie deals ? ... I'm ok with that.

I hope that these two young men tear it up in the league.

iceshack149 · 04-29-2022, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

So essentially the Saints gave up the 16, 98 & 120 to move up. Olave just looks so damn smooth, relaxed and composed. I understand the NFL is a different animal but he checks a lot of boxes translating to the Pros at a skill position.

Having potentially 2 impact players on rookie deals ? ... I'm ok with that.

I hope that these two young men tear it up in the league.

More than that, really. Like Mr. Smashmouth posted:

If you toss out the Saints trading Pick 18 and a 7th rounder for Pick 19 and a 6th, they essentially used five picks to draft Chris Olave: 2023 1st, 2024 2nd, two compensatory 3rds from 2022 and 2022 4th I love the fit and believe in WR inflation — but definitely a steep price.

Huge gamble but I feel pretty good about it.

SmashMouth · 04-29-2022, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

Looks like the team is commited to Winston in the short term so let's get it done!

Welcome to Ohio State- South Campus!!!!!

Jaboo to Olave on the deep ball!!!

K Major · 04-29-2022, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

More than that, really. Like Mr. Smashmouth posted:

Huge gamble but I feel pretty good about it.

So we gave up depth for quality.

Dennis knows that this is his last rodeo as HC & he's aggressive. This is what teams do when they aren't filled in Free agency. Saints are essentially getting a high quality WR for 18M total over 4 years. Today's WRs are getting paid (see Kirk). On the surface, Olave at 11 is a good value.

Stud WR & OTs are hard to come by at this level.

My reasoning on "what we gave up" just comes from a different angle.

3+ years from now, we'll know if it was the right decision or not.

But of course, I'm just a couch GM

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The Saints must have really screwed up because they haven't drafted the guys I wanted them to for a long time this time they got 2 guys I wanted them to get... So I finally got it right or they screwed up.

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Threaded by K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) So essentially the Saints gave up the 16, 98 & 120 to move up. Olave just looks so damn smooth, relaxed and composed. I understand the NFL is a different animal but he checks a lot of boxes translating to the Pros at a skill position. Having potentially 2 impact players on rookie deals ? ... I'm ok with that. I hope that these two young men tear it up in the league. neugey, SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.
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04-29-2022, 11:57 AM	#22
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,299 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints trade up to No. 11 to draft Ohio State receiver Chris Olave Originally Posted by K Major So essentially the Saints gave up the 16, 98 & 120 to move up. Olave just looks so damn smooth, relaxed and composed. I understand the NFL is a different animal but he checks a lot of boxes translating to the Pros at a skill position. Having potentially 2 impact players on rookie deals ? ... I'm ok with that. I hope that these two young men tear it up in the league. More than that, really. Like Mr. Smashmouth posted: If you toss out the Saints trading Pick 18 and a 7th rounder for Pick 19 and a 6th, they essentially used five picks to draft Chris Olave: 2023 1st, 2024 2nd, two compensatory 3rds from 2022 and 2022 4th I love the fit and believe in WR inflation — but definitely a steep price. Huge gamble but I feel pretty good about it. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

04-29-2022, 12:05 PM	#23
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,200 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints trade up to No. 11 to draft Ohio State receiver Chris Olave Originally Posted by leilung Looks like the team is commited to Winston in the short term so let's get it done! Welcome to Ohio State- South Campus!!!!! Jaboo to Olave on the deep ball!!! Rugby Saint II likes this.

04-29-2022, 12:12 PM	#24
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints trade up to No. 11 to draft Ohio State receiver Chris Olave Originally Posted by iceshack149 More than that, really. Like Mr. Smashmouth posted: Huge gamble but I feel pretty good about it. So we gave up depth for quality. Dennis knows that this is his last rodeo as HC & he's aggressive. This is what teams do when they aren't filled in Free agency. Saints are essentially getting a high quality WR for 18M total over 4 years. Today's WRs are getting paid (see Kirk). On the surface, Olave at 11 is a good value. Stud WR & OTs are hard to come by at this level. My reasoning on "what we gave up" just comes from a different angle. 3+ years from now, we'll know if it was the right decision or not. But of course, I'm just a couch GM . iceshack149, leilung, SmashMouth and 2 others like this.

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04-29-2022, 02:37 PM	#30
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints trade up to No. 11 to draft Ohio State receiver Chris Olave The Saints must have really screwed up because they haven't drafted the guys I wanted them to for a long time this time they got 2 guys I wanted them to get... So I finally got it right or they screwed up. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.