Turning Attention to the Draft

rezburna · 03-31-2025, 06:59 PM

I think Shedeur falls to 9 and the Saints take him.

He named us as a desired destination.

AsylumGuido · 04-02-2025, 05:16 PM

SmashMouth · 04-03-2025, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

https://twitter.com/bobbyr2613/statu...59340304265476

The only surprise we need is beef and more beef.

K Major · 04-03-2025, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

The only surprise we need is beef and more beef.

And better DEPTH.

turbo_dog · 04-04-2025, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

And better DEPTH.

Some speed wouldn't hurt on defense

K Major · 04-08-2025, 01:02 PM

Jahdae Barron - CB
Texas

Strengths

- Above-average size and strength as a “big nickel” corner.
- Able to forcefully redirect routes over the first 5 yards.
- Has plus awareness and instincts to make timely responses from zone.
- Ran receiver’s routes for them like he knew the play in 2024.
Claws, slaps and punches to beat up the catch point.
- Swarms in after catch with good angles and physical strikes.
- Under control and slides his feet to tackle in the open field.

Weaknesses
- Limited exposure in man coverage.
- Might not have the top-end speed to carry verticals solo.
- Average lateral transitions and recovery bust when beaten.

2024: First-team Associated Press All-American. First-team All-SEC. Won the Jim Thorpe Award (nation's top DB). Finalist for the Bronco Nagurski Award (nation's top defender). Peach Bowl Defensive MVP (11 tackles) in the team’s 2OT quarterfinal win over Arizona State. Tied for fourth in the FBS with 5 INTs. Led team with 11 PBUs. Started all 16 games (67 tackles, 2.5 TFLs with 1 sack).

IMO Barron > Day 1 starter & contributor.

Latt was traded and we lost Adebo in Free Agency. I'm not so sure Alontae Taylor is an outside guy at this level.

Boundary CB is a still a big question mark in N.O.

SmashMouth · 04-09-2025, 03:40 AM

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Can the Saints steal this guy in the later rounds?

rezburna · 04-09-2025, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://youtu.be/Fw5-TP1pxp8

Can the Saints steal this guy in the later rounds?

Howard is cool. The Saints need to stop looking at QB in the later rounds though. We haven't drafted a QB in the 1st since when? If the #2, arguably #1 QB prospect is there at 9 and you pass him up it could set this franchise back for generations. It'll be Marcus Davenport over Lamar Jackson all over again.

SmashMouth · 04-09-2025, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Howard is cool. The Saints need to stop looking at QB in the later rounds though. We haven't drafted a QB in the 1st since when? If the #2, arguably #1 QB prospect is there at 9 and you pass him up it could set this franchise back for generations. It'll be Marcus Davenport over Lamar Jackson all over again.

How would you compare the competition Shedeur played vs Howard? Size difference? Reading ability? It feels as though Howard is just beginning his ascent . What if he is Josh Allen 2.0 ? Is that better than a Shedeur?

04-03-2025, 08:06 AM	#3
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,714 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by AsylumGuido https://twitter.com/bobbyr2613/statu...59340304265476 The only surprise we need is beef and more beef. CheramieIII likes this.

04-03-2025, 10:00 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,824 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by SmashMouth The only surprise we need is beef and more beef. And better DEPTH.

04-04-2025, 09:09 AM	#5
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,693	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by K Major And better DEPTH. Some speed wouldn't hurt on defense

04-08-2025, 01:02 PM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,824 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Jahdae Barron - CB Texas Strengths - Above-average size and strength as a “big nickel” corner. - Able to forcefully redirect routes over the first 5 yards. - Has plus awareness and instincts to make timely responses from zone. - Ran receiver’s routes for them like he knew the play in 2024. Claws, slaps and punches to beat up the catch point. - Swarms in after catch with good angles and physical strikes. - Under control and slides his feet to tackle in the open field. Weaknesses - Limited exposure in man coverage. - Might not have the top-end speed to carry verticals solo. - Average lateral transitions and recovery bust when beaten. 2024: First-team Associated Press All-American. First-team All-SEC. Won the Jim Thorpe Award (nation's top DB). Finalist for the Bronco Nagurski Award (nation's top defender). Peach Bowl Defensive MVP (11 tackles) in the team’s 2OT quarterfinal win over Arizona State. Tied for fourth in the FBS with 5 INTs. Led team with 11 PBUs. Started all 16 games (67 tackles, 2.5 TFLs with 1 sack). IMO Barron > Day 1 starter & contributor. Latt was traded and we lost Adebo in Free Agency. I'm not so sure Alontae Taylor is an outside guy at this level. Boundary CB is a still a big question mark in N.O.

04-09-2025, 11:30 AM	#9
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,086	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://youtu.be/Fw5-TP1pxp8 Can the Saints steal this guy in the later rounds? Howard is cool. The Saints need to stop looking at QB in the later rounds though. We haven't drafted a QB in the 1st since when? If the #2, arguably #1 QB prospect is there at 9 and you pass him up it could set this franchise back for generations. It'll be Marcus Davenport over Lamar Jackson all over again.

03-31-2025, 06:59 PM	#1
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,086	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I think Shedeur falls to 9 and the Saints take him. He named us as a desired destination.

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04-09-2025, 03:30 PM	#10
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,714 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by rezburna Howard is cool. The Saints need to stop looking at QB in the later rounds though. We haven't drafted a QB in the 1st since when? If the #2, arguably #1 QB prospect is there at 9 and you pass him up it could set this franchise back for generations. It'll be Marcus Davenport over Lamar Jackson all over again. How would you compare the competition Shedeur played vs Howard? Size difference? Reading ability? It feels as though Howard is just beginning his ascent . What if he is Josh Allen 2.0 ? Is that better than a Shedeur?