Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion

AsylumGuido · 03-01-2024, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't get the impression Caleb Williams will be a very special NFL QB.

I don't know about being in the minority, but I heard someone recently on NFL Radio saying they didn't see him as anything more than an average QB. Can't remember who it was, but I do remember being surprised because I do know it was someone that I felt really knew his stuff.

K Major · 03-01-2024, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't get the impression Caleb Williams will be a very special NFL QB.

Naw, I'm there too.

His arm talent is exceptional but that "hero ball" mentality will lead to pick 6's (+ turnovers) in the NFL. As well all know, athleticsm alone won't be enough at this level. Not to mention he doesn't have a lot of experience playing under center.

We shall see though.

saintsfan1976 · 03-02-2024, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Naw, I'm there too.

His arm talent is exceptional but that "hero ball" mentality will lead to pick 6's (+ turnovers) in the NFL. As well all know, athleticsm alone won't be enough at this level. Not to mention he doesn't have a lot of experience playing under center.

We shall see though.

I think it's between the ears.

Rugby Saint II · 03-01-2024, 04:12 PM

OL is a must have. DE is a close second. We have to address the trenches early and often. Although, if Bock Bowers is there at #14 then that's the direction I'm going to give Carr the perfect weapon for Kubiak's new system. Bowers and Johnson would give them a nice two tight end set, which they ran a lot in Frisco. Throw in Foster Moreau and that's a promising position group.

K Major · 03-01-2024, 04:26 PM

Trading down ? .... hmmm.

And Triplett said it best ... "this is an OLD team".

Will the Saints trade down in the draft? - YouTube

Mr.Riaton · 03-01-2024, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Trading down ? .... hmmm.

And Triplett said it best ... "this is an OLD team".

Will the Saints trade down in the draft? - YouTube

Even though there will be a lot of talent available at that pick, I’m not totally against it. It would be nice if we could get a proven player of need as part of that trade down package.

Mr.Riaton · 03-01-2024, 07:29 PM

Just fun thinking here, but wouldn’t it be sweet if we packaged our 14 pick with lattimore to move down the the later part of the first round this year and that teams next years first. Would that be too lopsided for a team to even consider?

BakoSaint · 03-01-2024, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Just fun thinking here, but wouldn’t it be sweet if we packaged our 14 pick with lattimore to move down the the later part of the first round this year and that teams next years first. Would that be too lopsided for a team to even consider?

The Falcons would consider it because their GM comes from the Mickey Loomis tree. Lattimore has minimal value because he has become unreliable and less elite and is aging, but teams will sometimes trade next years 1st to move up to 14. With the Falcons we might have to take their 2nd rounder and a 1st and 2nd next year.

Mr.Riaton · 03-01-2024, 09:12 PM

Oregon’s Brandon Dorlus is an intriguing option for day two selection.
A 6’ 3”- 290 lb versatile defensive lineman who lined up at several different spots at Oregon. A little on the shorter side, but he has a good blend of strength and athleticism.
I was watching some of his highlights and he looks very quick and powerful. I like the versatility to be able to ply DE or slide inside

K Major · 03-02-2024, 10:45 AM

Brian Thomas Jr. - WR
LSU

Does Klint add (rd2) another weapon on offense?

And we know how well LSU WRs transition to the NFL.

03-01-2024, 02:17 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I'm probably in the minority, but I don't get the impression Caleb Williams will be a very special NFL QB. Naw, I'm there too. His arm talent is exceptional but that "hero ball" mentality will lead to pick 6's (+ turnovers) in the NFL. As well all know, athleticsm alone won't be enough at this level. Not to mention he doesn't have a lot of experience playing under center. We shall see though.

03-02-2024, 01:01 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,023 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by K Major Naw, I'm there too. His arm talent is exceptional but that "hero ball" mentality will lead to pick 6's (+ turnovers) in the NFL. As well all know, athleticsm alone won't be enough at this level. Not to mention he doesn't have a lot of experience playing under center. We shall see though. I think it's between the ears. K Major likes this.

03-01-2024, 04:12 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion OL is a must have. DE is a close second. We have to address the trenches early and often. Although, if Bock Bowers is there at #14 then that's the direction I'm going to give Carr the perfect weapon for Kubiak's new system. Bowers and Johnson would give them a nice two tight end set, which they ran a lot in Frisco. Throw in Foster Moreau and that's a promising position group.

03-01-2024, 07:16 PM	#6
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by K Major Trading down ? .... hmmm. And Triplett said it best ... "this is an OLD team". Will the Saints trade down in the draft? - YouTube Even though there will be a lot of talent available at that pick, I’m not totally against it. It would be nice if we could get a proven player of need as part of that trade down package. K Major likes this.

03-01-2024, 07:29 PM	#7
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Just fun thinking here, but wouldn’t it be sweet if we packaged our 14 pick with lattimore to move down the the later part of the first round this year and that teams next years first. Would that be too lopsided for a team to even consider?

03-01-2024, 12:51 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I'm probably in the minority, but I don't get the impression Caleb Williams will be a very special NFL QB. I don't know about being in the minority, but I heard someone recently on NFL Radio saying they didn't see him as anything more than an average QB. Can't remember who it was, but I do remember being surprised because I do know it was someone that I felt really knew his stuff.

03-01-2024, 10:29 PM	#8
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,391	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton Just fun thinking here, but wouldn’t it be sweet if we packaged our 14 pick with lattimore to move down the the later part of the first round this year and that teams next years first. Would that be too lopsided for a team to even consider? The Falcons would consider it because their GM comes from the Mickey Loomis tree. Lattimore has minimal value because he has become unreliable and less elite and is aging, but teams will sometimes trade next years 1st to move up to 14. With the Falcons we might have to take their 2nd rounder and a 1st and 2nd next year.
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,391

03-01-2024, 09:12 PM	#9
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Oregon’s Brandon Dorlus is an intriguing option for day two selection. A 6’ 3”- 290 lb versatile defensive lineman who lined up at several different spots at Oregon. A little on the shorter side, but he has a good blend of strength and athleticism. I was watching some of his highlights and he looks very quick and powerful. I like the versatility to be able to ply DE or slide inside

03-02-2024, 10:45 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Brian Thomas Jr. - WR LSU Does Klint add (rd2) another weapon on offense? And we know how well LSU WRs transition to the NFL. Crusader likes this.