Turning Attention to the Draft

BakoSaint · 02-20-2025, 07:27 PM

Jeanty would be a disaster. We are paying Kamara 20mil to not be able to run bc our oline sucks. Then instead of picking oline or improving pass rush we get another RB who wont be able to run with our oline?

No RB in the history of the NFL is worth the #9 pick in the modern league. I would not draft Barry Sanders #9 with our line.

saintsfan1976 · 02-22-2025, 07:13 AM

I traded back to 12 and swapped 93 for 44.

No wide receiver but impact players at all levels.

K Major · 02-23-2025, 10:33 AM

Anthony Belton - OT
NC State

In round 3, teams can look to get players who can make immediate impacts but could develop into essential pieces. LG is a huge need for the Saints in the offseason, and right tackle could be a need in the future if Trevor Penning does not get his 5th-year option picked up. Last season, the Saints drafted Kool-Aid McKinstry in the second round, even with three starting cornerbacks on the roster. Looking back, this decision was excellent due to Marshon Lattimore being traded away and Paulson Adebo probably leaving in free agency. New Orleans can do something very similar here at pick 71, and Anthony Belton would be that selection.

Belton primarily played left tackle in college, but at this year’s Senior Bowl, he also practiced at left guard. Belton is a fantastic run blocker and uses his strength to throw defenders out of the way. In pass blocking, speed edge rushers will get the better of Belton, and he needs to develop ways to deal with that. This is one of the reasons moving on the inside at guard could be better for his future success. The Saints can play Belton at LG for at least his rookie year, and then if they need to move him to either tackle position, they can.

arsaint · 02-23-2025, 11:28 AM

I wish for once we would trade back if there is not a game changing stud available when we pick.

We have more than 1 hole to fill on this team and it would be nice to see a couple of (lower end) 1st rounders or move down a little and pick up some 2nds and/or 3rds.

iceshack149 · 02-23-2025, 07:53 PM

I like that the Saints have the opportunity to make the O-line and D-line much better with this draft.

saintsfan1976 · 02-24-2025, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I like that the Saints have the opportunity to make the O-line and D-line much better with this draft.

Particularly the d line. O line could be much improved with a single free agent signing.

I'd also like to see them add a young offensive weapon at WR or TE

turbo_dog · 02-25-2025, 12:50 PM

Another guy rising up draft boards this week. I've seen some folks have the Saints taking him at nine.

OT Josh Simmons - Ohio State

https://youtu.be/_DhEuUfB6no?si=9zOtZ_bYQt9rVfbL

How do you embed the video in the post? I feel like a dummy, but haven't been able to get it to work.

AsylumGuido · 02-25-2025, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

Another guy rising up draft boards this week. I've seen some folks have the Saints taking him at nine.

OT Josh Simmons - Ohio State

https://youtu.be/_DhEuUfB6no?si=9zOtZ_bYQt9rVfbL

How do you embed the video in the post? I feel like a dummy, but haven't been able to get it to work.

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AsylumGuido · 02-25-2025, 03:09 PM

Paste this in the post:

"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DhEuUfB6no" minus the quotes.

saintsfan1976 · 02-27-2025, 01:34 PM

I've seen a few people mock Tyler Warren to us at 9 and I don't hate it.

02-20-2025, 07:27 PM	#81
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,303	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Jeanty would be a disaster. We are paying Kamara 20mil to not be able to run bc our oline sucks. Then instead of picking oline or improving pass rush we get another RB who wont be able to run with our oline? No RB in the history of the NFL is worth the #9 pick in the modern league. I would not draft Barry Sanders #9 with our line. bobdog86 likes this.
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02-22-2025, 07:13 AM	#82
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,971 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I traded back to 12 and swapped 93 for 44. No wide receiver but impact players at all levels. Attached Thumbnails SmashMouth likes this.

02-23-2025, 10:33 AM	#83
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,735 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Anthony Belton - OT NC State In round 3, teams can look to get players who can make immediate impacts but could develop into essential pieces. LG is a huge need for the Saints in the offseason, and right tackle could be a need in the future if Trevor Penning does not get his 5th-year option picked up. Last season, the Saints drafted Kool-Aid McKinstry in the second round, even with three starting cornerbacks on the roster. Looking back, this decision was excellent due to Marshon Lattimore being traded away and Paulson Adebo probably leaving in free agency. New Orleans can do something very similar here at pick 71, and Anthony Belton would be that selection. Belton primarily played left tackle in college, but at this year’s Senior Bowl, he also practiced at left guard. Belton is a fantastic run blocker and uses his strength to throw defenders out of the way. In pass blocking, speed edge rushers will get the better of Belton, and he needs to develop ways to deal with that. This is one of the reasons moving on the inside at guard could be better for his future success. The Saints can play Belton at LG for at least his rookie year, and then if they need to move him to either tackle position, they can.

02-23-2025, 11:28 AM	#84
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,732	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I wish for once we would trade back if there is not a game changing stud available when we pick. We have more than 1 hole to fill on this team and it would be nice to see a couple of (lower end) 1st rounders or move down a little and pick up some 2nds and/or 3rds. jnormand and neugey like this.

02-23-2025, 07:53 PM	#85
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,334 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I like that the Saints have the opportunity to make the O-line and D-line much better with this draft. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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02-24-2025, 06:24 AM	#86
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,971 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by iceshack149 I like that the Saints have the opportunity to make the O-line and D-line much better with this draft. Particularly the d line. O line could be much improved with a single free agent signing. I'd also like to see them add a young offensive weapon at WR or TE Rugby Saint II likes this.

02-25-2025, 12:50 PM	#87
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,635	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Another guy rising up draft boards this week. I've seen some folks have the Saints taking him at nine. OT Josh Simmons - Ohio State https://youtu.be/_DhEuUfB6no?si=9zOtZ_bYQt9rVfbL How do you embed the video in the post? I feel like a dummy, but haven't been able to get it to work. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,465	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Paste this in the post: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DhEuUfB6no" minus the quotes.

02-27-2025, 01:34 PM	#90
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,971 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I've seen a few people mock Tyler Warren to us at 9 and I don't hate it.