Turning Attention to the Draft

turbo_dog · 01-07-2025, 10:11 AM

We need help at almost every position next season, and the free agent market looks weak. If you take injuries out of the equation, the only positions where we are pretty solid is RB and maybe TE.

Who are the starters we know will be there next season?

QB Derek Carr (like it or not)
RB Alvin Kamara
MLB Demario Davis
LT Fuaga
C McCoy
WR Olave, Shaheed
DE Cam Jordan
DT Bresee

Is that it? I'm not even sure, because there are some guys who are on the edge of retirement age, like Honey badger.

Anyway, we need a lot. Here are the results from a four round mock draft I did using https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mockdraft

Each of these guys could step in right away, at least to a rotation, if not start.

K Major · 01-07-2025, 10:23 AM

It's been said that THIS year is a good year to select the TE position. Juwan and Foster don't move the needle.

As for the #9 pick, I'd select Mason Graham if for whatever reason he slides down the draft board. I see a Day 1 starter and impact player as a rookie.

But yeah you're right, the Saints need a lot.

Danno · 01-07-2025, 11:11 AM

With need at nearly every position, we can truly pick BPA every round.
We need lots of young talent, not just guys that fill a position need.

zbeaster · 02-14-2025, 02:04 PM

Any top choice at 9?

voodooido · 02-15-2025, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by zbeaster

Any top choice at 9?

Green from Marshall is moving up the boards quickly. Dude is a killer. He destroyed all OT he faced before the Senior bowl. He had 17 sacks last year. He may just be the best DE in the draft. If Carter is gone, I would scoop him up.

turbo_dog · 02-16-2025, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Green from Marshall is moving up the boards quickly. Dude is a killer. He destroyed all OT he faced before the Senior bowl. He had 17 sacks last year. He may just be the best DE in the draft. If Carter is gone, I would scoop him up.

Sounds just like Marcus Davenport.

papz · 01-07-2025, 11:19 AM

Please don't trade up... please don't trade up... please don't trade up...

That's all I ask. I also would not pass up a good deal to move down.

hitta · 01-07-2025, 12:43 PM

I told you all that Bowers was the guy last year and then I had people tell me we shouldn't because early TEs never put out. Now look at how he's doing. It kind of amazes me that we only got the 9th pick, I was expecting something a little bit lower.

turbo_dog · 01-08-2025, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by hitta

I told you all that Bowers was the guy last year and then I had people tell me we shouldn't because early TEs never put out. Now look at how he's doing. It kind of amazes me that we only got the 9th pick, I was expecting something a little bit lower.

And what would we have done without Fuaga last season?

lee909 · 01-07-2025, 06:04 PM

Trade Recap
New Orleans Receives:
2025: Round 4, Pick 129
2026: Round 4
2026: Round 6

Jacksonville Receives:
2025: Round 4, Pick 128

New Orleans Receives:
2026: Round 5
2026: Round 7

Buffalo Receives:
2025: Round 6, Pick 183

So additional picks in R4/5/6/7 in 2026

My Selections

9
Mason Graham DL Michigan

40
Tyler Booker IOL Alabama

71
Emery Jones Jr.OT LSU

90
Kevin Winston Jr. S Penn State

111
Jared Ivey EDGE Mississippi

129
Kyren Lacy WR LSU

253
Damien Martinez RB Miami (FL)

01-07-2025, 10:11 AM	#1
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,693	Turning Attention to the Draft We need help at almost every position next season, and the free agent market looks weak. If you take injuries out of the equation, the only positions where we are pretty solid is RB and maybe TE. Who are the starters we know will be there next season? QB Derek Carr (like it or not) RB Alvin Kamara MLB Demario Davis LT Fuaga C McCoy WR Olave, Shaheed DE Cam Jordan DT Bresee Is that it? I'm not even sure, because there are some guys who are on the edge of retirement age, like Honey badger. Anyway, we need a lot. Here are the results from a four round mock draft I did using https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mockdraft Each of these guys could step in right away, at least to a rotation, if not start. Attached Thumbnails Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.

01-07-2025, 10:23 AM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,824 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft It's been said that THIS year is a good year to select the TE position. Juwan and Foster don't move the needle. As for the #9 pick, I'd select Mason Graham if for whatever reason he slides down the draft board. I see a Day 1 starter and impact player as a rookie. But yeah you're right, the Saints need a lot. leilung, SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

01-07-2025, 11:11 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft With need at nearly every position, we can truly pick BPA every round. We need lots of young talent, not just guys that fill a position need. saintsfan1976 and Rugby Saint II like this.

02-14-2025, 02:04 PM	#4
zbeaster Rookie Join Date: Jan 2025 Posts: 9	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Any top choice at 9?
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02-15-2025, 11:30 AM	#5
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,838	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by zbeaster Any top choice at 9? Green from Marshall is moving up the boards quickly. Dude is a killer. He destroyed all OT he faced before the Senior bowl. He had 17 sacks last year. He may just be the best DE in the draft. If Carter is gone, I would scoop him up.
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02-16-2025, 10:23 AM	#6
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,693	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by voodooido Green from Marshall is moving up the boards quickly. Dude is a killer. He destroyed all OT he faced before the Senior bowl. He had 17 sacks last year. He may just be the best DE in the draft. If Carter is gone, I would scoop him up. Sounds just like Marcus Davenport.

01-07-2025, 11:19 AM	#7
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Please don't trade up... please don't trade up... please don't trade up... That's all I ask. I also would not pass up a good deal to move down. jnormand, turbo_dog, leilung and 5 others like this.

01-07-2025, 12:43 PM	#8
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,339	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I told you all that Bowers was the guy last year and then I had people tell me we shouldn't because early TEs never put out. Now look at how he's doing. It kind of amazes me that we only got the 9th pick, I was expecting something a little bit lower.
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,339

01-08-2025, 09:17 AM	#9
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,693	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by hitta I told you all that Bowers was the guy last year and then I had people tell me we shouldn't because early TEs never put out. Now look at how he's doing. It kind of amazes me that we only got the 9th pick, I was expecting something a little bit lower. And what would we have done without Fuaga last season? Danno, Rugby Saint II, K Major and 1 others like this.

01-07-2025, 06:04 PM	#10
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Trade Recap New Orleans Receives: 2025: Round 4, Pick 129 2026: Round 4 2026: Round 6 Jacksonville Receives: 2025: Round 4, Pick 128 New Orleans Receives: 2026: Round 5 2026: Round 7 Buffalo Receives: 2025: Round 6, Pick 183 So additional picks in R4/5/6/7 in 2026 My Selections 9 Mason Graham DL Michigan 40 Tyler Booker IOL Alabama 71 Emery Jones Jr.OT LSU 90 Kevin Winston Jr. S Penn State 111 Jared Ivey EDGE Mississippi 129 Kyren Lacy WR LSU 253 Damien Martinez RB Miami (FL)