Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion

saintsfan1976 · 04-20-2024, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I don't know about that K. Bowers looks like a generational tight end and if he's there at #14 then he's the BPA and great value. Honestly, I want a tackle there because I want the O line to get better and we need to address it in the draft.....but I could live with Bowers and who ever we traded back into the early second round for on the O line if we double dipped at the position.

Too many injuries. I wouldn't draft him at #14.

K Major · 04-17-2024, 02:58 PM

Two under-the-radar positions that the Saints need to address in the draft - YouTube

K Major · 04-18-2024, 09:43 AM

Michael Hall Jr
DL - Ohio St

Strong upper body, quick & good footwork.
Long arms and has that “get off” vs offensive lineman

Day 2 grades (2-4th rounds)

Boston Saint · 04-19-2024, 12:08 PM

Trade up and get JD from LSU. He’s Mahomes 2.0.

Rugby Saint II · 04-19-2024, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Trade up and get JD from LSU. He’s Mahomes 2.0.

Hey, stranger. Who Dat!

BakoSaint · 04-20-2024, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Trade up and get JD from LSU. He’s Mahomes 2.0.

I don't believe in big trades up. I don't care if there is a QB named Archie Peyton Julius Caesar Manning III who just won the Heisman and National Championship. I think when you spend multiple future high picks to trade up you put too much pressure on the athlete, and you deplete the resources needed for them to have a fair chance to succeed. Want a really high pick? Don't trade future picks. Gamble the picks you have without trading for ones you don't and if those gambles don't work out, lose games. Then you will get a high pick. But I am not sure when I have seen mega blockbuster trades really work out, only small strategic moves to move up a little.

neugey · 04-20-2024, 10:18 AM

If we need guard help Mason McCormick would be a good contributor. He was a high school friend of my daughter's and she can vouch for his character. Kid has been handling himself like a pro all along.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpFgpr5BrGs

K Major · 04-20-2024, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

If we need guard help Mason McCormick would be a good contributor. He was a high school friend of my daughter's and she can vouch for his character. Kid has been handling himself like a pro all along.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpFgpr5BrGs

You never know … could be a late rd jewel.

Dude NEVER misses games either. Rare durability….

K Major · 04-20-2024, 12:11 PM

Jared Wiley
TE - TCU

Big target at 6’6, has good technique and length.
Uses his height to his advantage on those 50/50 balls.

He is a good YAC guy. Saints desperately need more of those.

Mid round (3-5) grades.

K Major · 04-20-2024, 03:06 PM

Jayon Simpson - Auburn
S

Can play deep safety as well as slot.
Takes good angles to the ball.

Knocks - takes some to time (long strider) reach top speed
Needs to wrap up more consistently.

Mid round (3-5) projections

04-18-2024, 09:43 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Michael Hall Jr DL - Ohio St Strong upper body, quick & good footwork. Long arms and has that “get off” vs offensive lineman Day 2 grades (2-4th rounds)

04-19-2024, 12:08 PM	#4
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Trade up and get JD from LSU. He’s Mahomes 2.0.

04-19-2024, 01:25 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,166	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by Boston Saint Trade up and get JD from LSU. He’s Mahomes 2.0. Hey, stranger. Who Dat!

04-20-2024, 09:00 AM	#6
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,400	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by Boston Saint Trade up and get JD from LSU. He’s Mahomes 2.0. I don't believe in big trades up. I don't care if there is a QB named Archie Peyton Julius Caesar Manning III who just won the Heisman and National Championship. I think when you spend multiple future high picks to trade up you put too much pressure on the athlete, and you deplete the resources needed for them to have a fair chance to succeed. Want a really high pick? Don't trade future picks. Gamble the picks you have without trading for ones you don't and if those gambles don't work out, lose games. Then you will get a high pick. But I am not sure when I have seen mega blockbuster trades really work out, only small strategic moves to move up a little.
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04-20-2024, 12:18 PM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by neugey If we need guard help Mason McCormick would be a good contributor. He was a high school friend of my daughter's and she can vouch for his character. Kid has been handling himself like a pro all along. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpFgpr5BrGs You never know … could be a late rd jewel. Dude NEVER misses games either. Rare durability….

04-20-2024, 09:11 AM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I don't know about that K. Bowers looks like a generational tight end and if he's there at #14 then he's the BPA and great value. Honestly, I want a tackle there because I want the O line to get better and we need to address it in the draft.....but I could live with Bowers and who ever we traded back into the early second round for on the O line if we double dipped at the position. Too many injuries. I wouldn't draft him at #14.

04-20-2024, 12:11 PM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Jared Wiley TE - TCU Big target at 6’6, has good technique and length. Uses his height to his advantage on those 50/50 balls. He is a good YAC guy. Saints desperately need more of those. Mid round (3-5) grades.

04-20-2024, 03:06 PM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Jayon Simpson - Auburn S Can play deep safety as well as slot. Takes good angles to the ball. Knocks - takes some to time (long strider) reach top speed Needs to wrap up more consistently. Mid round (3-5) projections