Official 2023 Saints Draft Thread

[rezburna]

Originally Posted by papz

I thought we were going to go Ojulari for his length. Foskey does seem like a more complete player.

I’ve been telling everybody if the DE is under 265 lbs the Saints aren’t taking them. They have an archetype. Ojulari is a 3-4 EDGE. He’d likely end up just like Baun down here because he’s too little to stop the run in a 4-3. Schemes play a lot into these picks.

[papz]

We certainly have a type.

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by papz

We certainly have a type.

And that type has us fielding a top five defense. Can't argue with that.

[papz]

You don’t have any complaints from me.

[SmashMouth]

Foskey
Pre-Draft Analysis
Foskey is a quick and powerful run defender who stacks tight ends with ease and holds his ground against most offensive tackles. He locates the ball, disengages and is relentless in pursuit. He's one of the best edge tacklers in the draft. As a pass-rusher, he's at his best when he can build momentum from a wide alignment, shoot his hands, extend his long arms and get offensive tackles on their heels. He hunts the ball and excels at knocking it loose when he gets to the quarterback. -- Steve Muench

Post-Draft Analysis
The Saints are determined to field a better defensive line in 2023. After selecting Bryan Bresee in Round 1, they came back around in the second to get a dynamic pass-rusher in Foskey. The team has struggled to replace Trey Hendrickson, and Marcus Davenport had a disappointing 2022 before leaving in free agency, so Foskey, with 22 sacks over the past two seasons, could come in handy as a rookie starter. -- Matt Miller


So why is Foskey better than K White?

[dizzle88]

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Foskey
Pre-Draft Analysis
Foskey is a quick and powerful run defender who stacks tight ends with ease and holds his ground against most offensive tackles. He locates the ball, disengages and is relentless in pursuit. He's one of the best edge tacklers in the draft. As a pass-rusher, he's at his best when he can build momentum from a wide alignment, shoot his hands, extend his long arms and get offensive tackles on their heels. He hunts the ball and excels at knocking it loose when he gets to the quarterback. -- Steve Muench

Post-Draft Analysis
The Saints are determined to field a better defensive line in 2023. After selecting Bryan Bresee in Round 1, they came back around in the second to get a dynamic pass-rusher in Foskey. The team has struggled to replace Trey Hendrickson, and Marcus Davenport had a disappointing 2022 before leaving in free agency, so Foskey, with 22 sacks over the past two seasons, could come in handy as a rookie starter. -- Matt Miller


So why is Foskey better than K White?

One thing we haven't had for a while is a pass rusher who can strip the ball too. Foskey will hopefully change that.

[papz]

Originally Posted by rezburna

Ojulari is a 3-4 EDGE. He’d likely end up just like Baun down here because he’s too little to stop the run in a 4-3. Schemes play a lot into these picks.

I think it’s a bit early to confine him to a certain stereotype. Danielle Hunter seems to be doing just fine playing end in a 4-3. I do agree that he’s likely a 3-4 edge guy.

[K Major]

That was a nice moment by Terron Armstead.

Shouting out to Steve Gleason 🫡

Classy guy.

[rezburna]

Originally Posted by papz

I think it’s a bit early to confine him to a certain stereotype. Danielle Hunter seems to be doing just fine playing end in a 4-3. I do agree that he’s likely a 3-4 edge guy.

That’s valid. BJ doesn’t strike me as a player that’s going to put the weight on to play 4-3 DE though. Hunter wasn’t that far off, but I can’t argue that projections are only educated guesses. I will say BJ went to a 3-4 team.

[neugey]

Originally Posted by papz

I think it’s a bit early to confine him to a certain stereotype. Danielle Hunter seems to be doing just fine playing end in a 4-3. I do agree that he’s likely a 3-4 edge guy.

Ironically Hunter was the comp I was just thinking of for Foskey. Hopefully sans injuries.