Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion

AsylumGuido · 03-07-2024, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

If I was 13 and this was tiktok, this message would be a meme from a famous Jack Nicholson line in a A Few Good Men.

Not being 13 is no excuse for your sick obsession. Then again, maybe you are 13. It would explain a lot.

BakoSaint · 03-07-2024, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Not being 13 is no excuse for your sick obsession. Then again, maybe you are 13. It would explain a lot.

I must be the only sports fan in America who wants a team they follow to move on from a coach or general manager whom they are critical of.

You can't handle the facts: we gave new guaranteed money to Jordan and Granderson less than 12 months ago and now Defensive End is one of our biggest draft needs. That is not a good look.

Mr.Riaton · 03-07-2024, 06:16 PM

Graham Barton/ OL- Duke

Primarily plays LT but projected to play any three interior positions due to shorter arm length.
Mock drafts show him going late first to early second. Looks like a promising legit O lineman

K Major · 03-08-2024, 10:42 AM

JC Latham - Alabama

OT

2 year starter, 13 starts at RT. Big, imposing guy who is extremely powerful. Held his own against the best DE's in the mighty SEC.

Projected Day 1 draft pick.

IMO, we need more help at tackle. 3 years in we still don't know what Trevor Penning will become, Peat could play elsewhere in 2024 and Ramz knee will not get better with time.

Rugby Saint II · 03-09-2024, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

JC Latham - Alabama

OT

2 year starter, 13 starts at RT. Big, imposing guy who is extremely powerful. Held his own against the best DE's in the mighty SEC.

Projected Day 1 draft pick.

IMO, we need more help at tackle. 3 years in we still don't know what Trevor Penning will become, Peat could play elsewhere in 2024 and Ramz knee will not get better with time.

Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros.

K Major · 03-09-2024, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros.

Coach him up boss.

Mr.Riaton · 03-09-2024, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros.

I read a good bit on this guy and I don’t remember that ever being mentioned about him. I went back and found this….

“Displays a stout anchor and lateral mobility in pass protection, effectively neutralizing speed-to-power transitions and reacting to defensive counters.
In the zone run scheme, his athleticism shines through, achieving reach-blocks and backside seals with high efficiency and fluidity”

And then this…

Built like a big NFL guard but protects like an NFL tackle.
Quick into pass sets, maintaining posture and balance through the rep.
Syncs feet with active, independent hands for effective mirroring.
Firm inside hand and consistent arm extension help negate rush momentum.
Possesses true knock-back pop with heavy hands and explosive hips.
Turns early advantages into quick knockouts with his furious finishes.
Upper-body power to catch, turn and seal play-side edge setters.
Grip strength allows him to save blocks that start to slip away.

Doesn’t seem slow footed to me at all. He also has stated he wants to play LT.

Kubiak system apparently uses a zone scheme, and that just so happens to be what Alabama used if I’m not mistaken. I would not be upset at all with this pick.

SmashMouth · 03-09-2024, 11:46 AM

It appears the Saints get three 5th rounders in compensatory picks.

Will it be spent adroitly?

NOLA

Here is what the Saints' full allotment of picks now looks like.

No. 14 (first round)
No. 45 (second round, via Denver)
No. 149 (fifth round)
No. 167 (fifth round, compensatory)
No. 169 (fifth round, compensatory)
No. 174 (fifth round, compensatory)
No. 192 (sixth round)
No. 201 (sixth round, via Philadelphia)
No. 230 (seventh round, via Denver)

K Major · 03-10-2024, 03:23 PM

Isaac Guerendo - RB
Louisville

Explosive & has elite speed (4.33). Also had really high RAS scores.
Has pass catching (played some WR in college) experience as well.

Take a flyer at him on Day 3 (rounds 4-6).

AsylumGuido · 03-13-2024, 09:07 AM

There's been another adjustment to the compensatory picks.

From the link above:

The NFL made an adjustment to the compensatory pick formula for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, which moved what was a sixth-round pick for the Cincinnati Bengals up to a third-round pick at No. 97 overall. So what’s the ripple effect for the New Orleans Saints?

Ultimately, this also moves the remaining compensatory picks behind 97 overall down one spot. The Saints began with picks at No. 167, 169, and 174, which will now all move down to 168, 170, and 175.

After this adjustment, here is what the Saints’ 2024 draft picks are looking like:

Round 1, Pick 14
Round 2, Pick 45 (via Denver Broncos)
Round 5, Pick 150
Round 5, Pick 168 (compensatory)
Round 5, Pick 170 (compensatory)
Round 5, Pick 175 (compensatory)
Round 6, Pick 190
Round 6, Pick 199 (via Philadelphia Eagles)
Round 7, Pick 239 (via Denver Broncos)

03-07-2024, 01:31 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,569	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by BakoSaint If I was 13 and this was tiktok, this message would be a meme from a famous Jack Nicholson line in a A Few Good Men. Not being 13 is no excuse for your sick obsession. Then again, maybe you are 13. It would explain a lot.

03-07-2024, 01:32 PM	#2
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,347	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Not being 13 is no excuse for your sick obsession. Then again, maybe you are 13. It would explain a lot. I must be the only sports fan in America who wants a team they follow to move on from a coach or general manager whom they are critical of. You can't handle the facts: we gave new guaranteed money to Jordan and Granderson less than 12 months ago and now Defensive End is one of our biggest draft needs. That is not a good look. Sinner likes this.
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03-07-2024, 06:16 PM	#3
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Graham Barton/ OL- Duke Primarily plays LT but projected to play any three interior positions due to shorter arm length. Mock drafts show him going late first to early second. Looks like a promising legit O lineman K Major likes this.

03-08-2024, 10:42 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,791 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion JC Latham - Alabama OT 2 year starter, 13 starts at RT. Big, imposing guy who is extremely powerful. Held his own against the best DE's in the mighty SEC. Projected Day 1 draft pick. IMO, we need more help at tackle. 3 years in we still don't know what Trevor Penning will become, Peat could play elsewhere in 2024 and Ramz knee will not get better with time. SmashMouth likes this.

03-09-2024, 11:32 AM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by K Major JC Latham - Alabama OT 2 year starter, 13 starts at RT. Big, imposing guy who is extremely powerful. Held his own against the best DE's in the mighty SEC. Projected Day 1 draft pick. IMO, we need more help at tackle. 3 years in we still don't know what Trevor Penning will become, Peat could play elsewhere in 2024 and Ramz knee will not get better with time. Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros. Danno likes this.

03-09-2024, 11:45 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,791 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros. Coach him up boss.

03-09-2024, 12:11 PM	#7
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros. I read a good bit on this guy and I don’t remember that ever being mentioned about him. I went back and found this…. “Displays a stout anchor and lateral mobility in pass protection, effectively neutralizing speed-to-power transitions and reacting to defensive counters. In the zone run scheme, his athleticism shines through, achieving reach-blocks and backside seals with high efficiency and fluidity” And then this… Built like a big NFL guard but protects like an NFL tackle. Quick into pass sets, maintaining posture and balance through the rep. Syncs feet with active, independent hands for effective mirroring. Firm inside hand and consistent arm extension help negate rush momentum. Possesses true knock-back pop with heavy hands and explosive hips. Turns early advantages into quick knockouts with his furious finishes. Upper-body power to catch, turn and seal play-side edge setters. Grip strength allows him to save blocks that start to slip away. Doesn’t seem slow footed to me at all. He also has stated he wants to play LT. Kubiak system apparently uses a zone scheme, and that just so happens to be what Alabama used if I’m not mistaken. I would not be upset at all with this pick. Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-09-2024, 11:46 AM	#8
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,547 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion It appears the Saints get three 5th rounders in compensatory picks. Will it be spent adroitly? NOLA Here is what the Saints' full allotment of picks now looks like. No. 14 (first round) No. 45 (second round, via Denver) No. 149 (fifth round) No. 167 (fifth round, compensatory) No. 169 (fifth round, compensatory) No. 174 (fifth round, compensatory) No. 192 (sixth round) No. 201 (sixth round, via Philadelphia) No. 230 (seventh round, via Denver)

03-10-2024, 03:23 PM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,791 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Isaac Guerendo - RB Louisville Explosive & has elite speed (4.33). Also had really high RAS scores. Has pass catching (played some WR in college) experience as well. Take a flyer at him on Day 3 (rounds 4-6).

03-13-2024, 09:07 AM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,569	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion There's been another adjustment to the compensatory picks. From the link above: The NFL made an adjustment to the compensatory pick formula for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, which moved what was a sixth-round pick for the Cincinnati Bengals up to a third-round pick at No. 97 overall. So what’s the ripple effect for the New Orleans Saints? Ultimately, this also moves the remaining compensatory picks behind 97 overall down one spot. The Saints began with picks at No. 167, 169, and 174, which will now all move down to 168, 170, and 175. After this adjustment, here is what the Saints’ 2024 draft picks are looking like: Round 1, Pick 14 Round 2, Pick 45 (via Denver Broncos) Round 5, Pick 150 Round 5, Pick 168 (compensatory) Round 5, Pick 170 (compensatory) Round 5, Pick 175 (compensatory) Round 6, Pick 190 Round 6, Pick 199 (via Philadelphia Eagles) Round 7, Pick 239 (via Denver Broncos) SmashMouth likes this.
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