Turning Attention to the Draft

K Major · 04-09-2025, 04:04 PM

FWIW, Will’s flaws were exposed at the combine.

Processing, ball placement, inconsistent release points.

Gonna take a lot of development.

4th/5th rd flyer.

rezburna · 04-09-2025, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

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?

I'd say Shedeur is a better processor pre-snap and when facing complex coverages. I think Shedeur is more accurate than Howard as well, especially on short and intermediate throws. Shedeur has the pedigree and the poise.

Howard is bigger. He might have livelier arm as well, but I think if Shedeur played at Ohio State this past year he'd win the Heisman and throw for 40+ TD's. I've never seen Sanders with an offensive line or a running game. He's been able to thrive without those ingredients, and that's what he'd be coming into down here in New Orleans. He's battle tested for this situation.

Howard on the other hand...mid at Kansas State. Oh, and Sanders protects the ball. He has very low interception numbers. Howard may be a better scrambler, but Shedeur is better at extending the play to throw. And let's not forget. Sanders mentor is Tom Brady.

I'll continue to reiterate, I did NOT believe in Sanders when I watched him in high school. Year 1 at JSU made me say maybe. Year 2 at JSU made me say damn...that's a big leap but it's JSU. Year 3 at Colorado had me like wait a minute...he might have it. And this past year showed me everything. He can be a surgical QB. I wish Sean Payton was still here. He's perfect for that style of offense.

WW_Who_Dat · 04-09-2025, 10:06 AM

Like this guys story, game and size. Just don’t think even is SS fall to #9 that would be the right pick for the Saints at this time. Be it defensive line or offensive receiver or Gentry if available. Draft someone like Howard and see how Rattler and Howard complete this year now we have 2 different prototype QB’s on different ends of the profile. I like that a lot.

SmashMouth · 04-10-2025, 07:28 AM

Two weeks to go, peeps. It'll be fun to see the direction this franchise takes with KM at the helm.

stickman · 04-10-2025, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Two weeks to go, peeps. It'll be fun to see the direction this franchise takes with KM at the helm.

Then it's time for my yearly, "I miss the draft being on the weekend" post. Still miss those draft day parties.

iceshack149 · 04-10-2025, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by stickman

Then it's time for my yearly, "I miss the draft being on the weekend" post. Still miss those draft day parties.

Didn't Foreverfan, Smashmouth, and Skymike host a few of those?

papz · 04-10-2025, 09:39 AM

I find Kyle McCord intriguing in the middle rounds. Joe Milton would have been a cheap, interesting acquistion. I'm not big on Sanders but having a franchise quarterback is everything to an organization. Not sure Sanders is that but I'll definitely support him if we go that route.

Mr.Riaton · 04-10-2025, 10:21 AM

Im warming up more and more to Sanders. Dude definitely has talent. If Kellen feels he’s the guy, then so be it. But man with so directions to go with this team, it’s tough to pass on so much talent on the board at 9 for a position that’s has a high failure rate. But I guess we gotta start pulling the trigger on a franchise QB high in the draft at some point, right?

hitta · 04-10-2025, 12:47 PM

I would not take Shedeur Sanders. I don't see it from what I've observed, and he's challenging to evaluate because he's thrown so many short passes.

K Major · 04-10-2025, 01:43 PM

Treveyon Henderson - RB
THEE Ohio State

- Reads both levels on stretch plays and presses runs tight to blocker's hip.
- Slides from gap to gap with twitchy lateral movements.
- Accelerates into build-up speed that makes him tough to catch.
- Rhythmic in and out of cuts and hasn’t fumbled in three years

How many more years does AK have left? The kid we drafted from TCU has yet to show he can stay healthy & on the field.

Henderson would be a solid addition.

Early day 2 grades throughout.

04-09-2025, 04:04 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,824 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft FWIW, Will’s flaws were exposed at the combine. Processing, ball placement, inconsistent release points. Gonna take a lot of development. 4th/5th rd flyer.

04-09-2025, 04:31 PM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,086	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by SmashMouth 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? I'd say Shedeur is a better processor pre-snap and when facing complex coverages. I think Shedeur is more accurate than Howard as well, especially on short and intermediate throws. Shedeur has the pedigree and the poise. Howard is bigger. He might have livelier arm as well, but I think if Shedeur played at Ohio State this past year he'd win the Heisman and throw for 40+ TD's. I've never seen Sanders with an offensive line or a running game. He's been able to thrive without those ingredients, and that's what he'd be coming into down here in New Orleans. He's battle tested for this situation. Howard on the other hand...mid at Kansas State. Oh, and Sanders protects the ball. He has very low interception numbers. Howard may be a better scrambler, but Shedeur is better at extending the play to throw. And let's not forget. Sanders mentor is Tom Brady. I'll continue to reiterate, I did NOT believe in Sanders when I watched him in high school. Year 1 at JSU made me say maybe. Year 2 at JSU made me say damn...that's a big leap but it's JSU. Year 3 at Colorado had me like wait a minute...he might have it. And this past year showed me everything. He can be a surgical QB. I wish Sean Payton was still here. He's perfect for that style of offense.
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04-09-2025, 10:06 AM	#3
WW_Who_Dat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lafayette, La and Valencia CA Posts: 1,278 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Like this guys story, game and size. Just don’t think even is SS fall to #9 that would be the right pick for the Saints at this time. Be it defensive line or offensive receiver or Gentry if available. Draft someone like Howard and see how Rattler and Howard complete this year now we have 2 different prototype QB’s on different ends of the profile. I like that a lot.

04-10-2025, 07:28 AM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,714 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Two weeks to go, peeps. It'll be fun to see the direction this franchise takes with KM at the helm.

04-10-2025, 07:55 AM	#5
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,792	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by SmashMouth Two weeks to go, peeps. It'll be fun to see the direction this franchise takes with KM at the helm. Then it's time for my yearly, "I miss the draft being on the weekend" post. Still miss those draft day parties.

04-10-2025, 11:58 AM	#6
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,399 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by stickman Then it's time for my yearly, "I miss the draft being on the weekend" post. Still miss those draft day parties. Didn't Foreverfan, Smashmouth, and Skymike host a few of those?

04-10-2025, 09:39 AM	#7
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I find Kyle McCord intriguing in the middle rounds. Joe Milton would have been a cheap, interesting acquistion. I'm not big on Sanders but having a franchise quarterback is everything to an organization. Not sure Sanders is that but I'll definitely support him if we go that route.

04-10-2025, 10:21 AM	#8
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Im warming up more and more to Sanders. Dude definitely has talent. If Kellen feels he’s the guy, then so be it. But man with so directions to go with this team, it’s tough to pass on so much talent on the board at 9 for a position that’s has a high failure rate. But I guess we gotta start pulling the trigger on a franchise QB high in the draft at some point, right?

04-10-2025, 12:47 PM	#9
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,339	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I would not take Shedeur Sanders. I don't see it from what I've observed, and he's challenging to evaluate because he's thrown so many short passes.
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04-10-2025, 01:43 PM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,824 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Treveyon Henderson - RB THEE Ohio State - Reads both levels on stretch plays and presses runs tight to blocker's hip. - Slides from gap to gap with twitchy lateral movements. - Accelerates into build-up speed that makes him tough to catch. - Rhythmic in and out of cuts and hasn’t fumbled in three years How many more years does AK have left? The kid we drafted from TCU has yet to show he can stay healthy & on the field. Henderson would be a solid addition. Early day 2 grades throughout.