Way too early 2024 mock draft

SmashMouth · 01-10-2024, 12:35 PM

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Rugby Saint II · 01-15-2024, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Saints need two of everything.

And a new punter.

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I'd prefer Michigan's Aussie punter over the Saints Aussie punter for sure. CB will be a huge need if the Saints do indeed trade the best CB they've ever had in Lattimore. Man, that would suck.

A rugby kick is harder to field than a regular kick. The ball tumbles differently in the air and makes catching it on the run tougher to pull off. I'm satisfied with our Aussie punter. There are schools now for punters that teach the rugby kick and we are seeing more of it in college now than ever.

His punting might look awkward to an American football fan that is unfamiliar with that style of kicking. Rather than punting straight through the ball, Hedley steps to the side and kicks it from a different body position sending the ball off at a different angle.

Lou Hedley doesn't out kick his coverage teams. He consistently pins opponents inside the twenty and makes them drive the length of the field. My only concern is that him holding for kicks might be the reason we missed some easy field goals this year. It's not something he was familiar with when he came here. Laces Out!

iceshack149 · 01-15-2024, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

A rugby kick is harder to field than a regular kick. The ball tumbles differently in the air and makes catching it on the run tougher to pull off. I'm satisfied with our Aussie punter. There are schools now for punters that teach the rugby kick and we are seeing more of it in college now than ever.

His punting might look awkward to an American football fan that is unfamiliar with that style of kicking. Rather than punting straight through the ball, Hedley steps to the side and kicks it from a different body position sending the ball off at a different angle.

Lou Hedley doesn't out kick his coverage teams. He consistently pins opponents inside the twenty and makes them drive the length of the field. My only concern is that him holding for kicks might be the reason we missed some easy field goals this year. It's not something he was familiar with when he came here. Laces Out!

That might be a job for Julie Haener's son next season.

AsylumGuido · 01-16-2024, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

That might be a job for Julie Haener's son next season.

I felt like it should have been Taysom's job all along.

Rugby Saint II · 01-16-2024, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

That might be a job for Julie Haener's son next season.

Almost every young guy had a friend with a mom who's house we loved to go over and hang out whenever possible. She always had something cool or hot to drink, snacks, and there was always lots of things to do.

I'm pretty sure that Julie Haener had a full kitchen of happy young boys coming over after school and spending all afternoon at their house. But the best thing about hanging out with your friend was getting to look at his smoking hot mother! Does anyone remember the video and the song Stacey's mom?

I was raised on a ranch in high school. So, there was nowhere close to hang out with that wasn't with a relative without going into town. But, when l went to college I had a good friend, Tim, whose mom was absolutely smoking hot and somewhat overtly flirtatious. I'll never forget Tim's mom!

K Major · 01-27-2024, 12:36 PM

I like would I've seen from (S) Jordan Howden however we need a true FS. Someone with more range. I would have paid to keep Marcus Williams.

Another sideline to sideline assassin @ LB. Demario is good but this is a young man's game. YOUTH movement.

Try Oline again but not in the first rd. A quality starter can be found on Day 2 & 3 of the draft.

See Rams Steve Avila (G) and Bills O'Cyrus Torrence (G). Dawgs from Day 2 of the 2023 draft.

SmashMouth · 01-27-2024, 12:57 PM

Need to replace Popeyes Sammich Peat...

K Major · 01-27-2024, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Need to replace Popeyes Sammich Peat...

Interesting dilema.

Probably one of our most consistent lineman in 2023 & was decent at LT.

But yeah, another aging (turns 31 this season) vet. It's time for the YOUTH MOVEMENT in New Orleans

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AsylumGuido · 01-27-2024, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Need to replace Popeyes Sammich Peat...

With what? Chances are they'll not be as good. Have you taken a very close look at the state of NFL offensive linemen across the league today? Peat would be starting on most NFL teams today. We got spoiled on Nicks and Evans. We're getting spoiled on Ruiz today. We especially got spoiled on Brees who had a way of making every offensive lineman look better than they were.

That said, by all means, we need to keep trying to get lucky on the position through the draft. Free agents at those positions are usually players that have already failed with other teams or aging veterans a few years past their prime. Anyone we draft will likely take a few years to develop. With college offenses being what they are today (shotgun, spread, etc.) very few linemen have the chance to enter the NFL anywhere near ready.

AsylumGuido · 01-27-2024, 02:35 PM

I just mentioned this in another thread, but it goes better here, if the chance arises I would love to see us select LB Payton Wilson out of NCSU, the winner of this year's Chuck Bednarik award as the nation's best defensive player. Demario may only have three or four more years before he decides to hang them up and Wilson is the type of player that could take over those duties as a leader.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Way too early 2024 mock draft Originally Posted by K Major Saints need two of everything. And a new punter. Originally Posted by iceshack149 I'd prefer Michigan's Aussie punter over the Saints Aussie punter for sure. CB will be a huge need if the Saints do indeed trade the best CB they've ever had in Lattimore. Man, that would suck. A rugby kick is harder to field than a regular kick. The ball tumbles differently in the air and makes catching it on the run tougher to pull off. I'm satisfied with our Aussie punter. There are schools now for punters that teach the rugby kick and we are seeing more of it in college now than ever. His punting might look awkward to an American football fan that is unfamiliar with that style of kicking. Rather than punting straight through the ball, Hedley steps to the side and kicks it from a different body position sending the ball off at a different angle. Lou Hedley doesn't out kick his coverage teams. He consistently pins opponents inside the twenty and makes them drive the length of the field. My only concern is that him holding for kicks might be the reason we missed some easy field goals this year. It's not something he was familiar with when he came here. Laces Out! Danno likes this.
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01-15-2024, 07:38 PM	#23
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,258 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Way too early 2024 mock draft Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II A rugby kick is harder to field than a regular kick. The ball tumbles differently in the air and makes catching it on the run tougher to pull off. I'm satisfied with our Aussie punter. There are schools now for punters that teach the rugby kick and we are seeing more of it in college now than ever. His punting might look awkward to an American football fan that is unfamiliar with that style of kicking. Rather than punting straight through the ball, Hedley steps to the side and kicks it from a different body position sending the ball off at a different angle. Lou Hedley doesn't out kick his coverage teams. He consistently pins opponents inside the twenty and makes them drive the length of the field. My only concern is that him holding for kicks might be the reason we missed some easy field goals this year. It's not something he was familiar with when he came here. Laces Out! That might be a job for Julie Haener's son next season. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Way too early 2024 mock draft Originally Posted by iceshack149 That might be a job for Julie Haener's son next season. Almost every young guy had a friend with a mom who's house we loved to go over and hang out whenever possible. She always had something cool or hot to drink, snacks, and there was always lots of things to do. I'm pretty sure that Julie Haener had a full kitchen of happy young boys coming over after school and spending all afternoon at their house. But the best thing about hanging out with your friend was getting to look at his smoking hot mother! Does anyone remember the video and the song Stacey's mom? I was raised on a ranch in high school. So, there was nowhere close to hang out with that wasn't with a relative without going into town. But, when l went to college I had a good friend, Tim, whose mom was absolutely smoking hot and somewhat overtly flirtatious. I'll never forget Tim's mom!
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Way too early 2024 mock draft I like would I've seen from (S) Jordan Howden however we need a true FS. Someone with more range. I would have paid to keep Marcus Williams. Another sideline to sideline assassin @ LB. Demario is good but this is a young man's game. YOUTH movement. Try Oline again but not in the first rd. A quality starter can be found on Day 2 & 3 of the draft. See Rams Steve Avila (G) and Bills O'Cyrus Torrence (G). Dawgs from Day 2 of the 2023 draft.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Way too early 2024 mock draft Originally Posted by SmashMouth Need to replace Popeyes Sammich Peat... Interesting dilema. Probably one of our most consistent lineman in 2023 & was decent at LT. But yeah, another aging (turns 31 this season) vet. It's time for the YOUTH MOVEMENT in New Orleans . Rugby Saint II likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,212	Re: Way too early 2024 mock draft Originally Posted by SmashMouth Need to replace Popeyes Sammich Peat... With what? Chances are they'll not be as good. Have you taken a very close look at the state of NFL offensive linemen across the league today? Peat would be starting on most NFL teams today. We got spoiled on Nicks and Evans. We're getting spoiled on Ruiz today. We especially got spoiled on Brees who had a way of making every offensive lineman look better than they were. That said, by all means, we need to keep trying to get lucky on the position through the draft. Free agents at those positions are usually players that have already failed with other teams or aging veterans a few years past their prime. Anyone we draft will likely take a few years to develop. With college offenses being what they are today (shotgun, spread, etc.) very few linemen have the chance to enter the NFL anywhere near ready.
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01-27-2024, 02:35 PM	#30
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,212	Re: Way too early 2024 mock draft I just mentioned this in another thread, but it goes better here, if the chance arises I would love to see us select LB Payton Wilson out of NCSU, the winner of this year's Chuck Bednarik award as the nation's best defensive player. Demario may only have three or four more years before he decides to hang them up and Wilson is the type of player that could take over those duties as a leader. neugey likes this.