With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr.

iceshack149 · 04-25-2025, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Might still get Shedeur today.

I really hope not.

SmashMouth · 04-25-2025, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I really hope not.

Likely Cleveland... they have two picks prior to #40.

K Major · 04-25-2025, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Likely Cleveland... they have two picks prior to #40.

You think so?

Even with old man Joe Flacco, Desean Watson AND former first rd bust Kenny Pickett on the depth chart?

I believe the Saints will address defense (CB) with this 2nd rd pick.

TheOak · 04-25-2025, 09:05 AM

There is a lot of love for this pick in the Houston news being that Kelvin is from Humble, just outside of Houston. .

K Major · 04-25-2025, 09:24 AM

I'll be curious to know if the Saints coaching staff intend to move Fuaga back to his "natural" spot @ RT ? ...

papz · 04-25-2025, 12:48 PM

I was thinking the same thing though I'm really open to whatever position we decide to go here. Addressing the OL need open things up for us. Do we really pass on a Will Johnson if he continues to drop? Not running a 40 has really costed him.

Now on to Banks. While I like him and the pick, I don't he maximized his potential in college. I've always thought he was bit overrated honestly. Hopefully he becomes a true anchor for a long time coming.

dizzle88 · 04-25-2025, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I was thinking the same thing though I'm really open to whatever position we decide to go here. Addressing the OL need open things up for us. Do we really pass on a Will Johnson if he continues to drop? Not running a 40 has really costed him.

Now on to Banks. While I like him and the pick, I don't he maximized his potential in college. I've always thought he was bit overrated honestly. Hopefully he becomes a true anchor for a long time coming.

I read something about Will Johnson having what's described as a "chronic knee issue" also.

I'd rather pass on anyone with an injury concerns like that, we've seen that play out for years and it's tiresome.

I don't know much about what's on offer, but my next favourite pick would be either LB / Front 7 or WR.

papz · 04-25-2025, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I read something about Will Johnson having what's described as a "chronic knee issue" also.

I'd rather pass on anyone with an injury concerns like that, we've seen that play out for years and it's tiresome.

I don't know much about what's on offer, but my next favourite pick would be either LB / Front 7 or WR.

Sounds like our cup of tea!

saintsfan1976 · 04-25-2025, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I read something about Will Johnson having what's described as a "chronic knee issue" also.

I'd rather pass on anyone with an injury concerns like that, we've seen that play out for years and it's tiresome.

I don't know much about what's on offer, but my next favourite pick would be either LB / Front 7 or WR.

And turf toe...

We cannot even go there - too much PTSD...

Rugby Saint II · 04-26-2025, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

And turf toe...

We cannot even go there - too much PTSD...

I had turf toe off and on throughput the years playing rugby. It's hampered me for a long time and it's hard to fully heal.

04-25-2025, 10:59 AM	#1
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,431 Blog Entries: 1	Re: With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. Originally Posted by SmashMouth Might still get Shedeur today. I really hope not. jnormand likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,974 Blog Entries: 29	Re: With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. Originally Posted by iceshack149 I really hope not. Likely Cleveland... they have two picks prior to #40.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. Originally Posted by SmashMouth Likely Cleveland... they have two picks prior to #40. You think so? Even with old man Joe Flacco, Desean Watson AND former first rd bust Kenny Pickett on the depth chart? I believe the Saints will address defense (CB) with this 2nd rd pick.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,794	Re: With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. I was thinking the same thing though I'm really open to whatever position we decide to go here. Addressing the OL need open things up for us. Do we really pass on a Will Johnson if he continues to drop? Not running a 40 has really costed him. Now on to Banks. While I like him and the pick, I don't he maximized his potential in college. I've always thought he was bit overrated honestly. Hopefully he becomes a true anchor for a long time coming.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,542	Re: With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. Originally Posted by papz I was thinking the same thing though I'm really open to whatever position we decide to go here. Addressing the OL need open things up for us. Do we really pass on a Will Johnson if he continues to drop? Not running a 40 has really costed him. Now on to Banks. While I like him and the pick, I don't he maximized his potential in college. I've always thought he was bit overrated honestly. Hopefully he becomes a true anchor for a long time coming. I read something about Will Johnson having what's described as a "chronic knee issue" also. I'd rather pass on anyone with an injury concerns like that, we've seen that play out for years and it's tiresome. I don't know much about what's on offer, but my next favourite pick would be either LB / Front 7 or WR.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,794	Re: With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. Originally Posted by dizzle88 I read something about Will Johnson having what's described as a "chronic knee issue" also. I'd rather pass on anyone with an injury concerns like that, we've seen that play out for years and it's tiresome. I don't know much about what's on offer, but my next favourite pick would be either LB / Front 7 or WR. Sounds like our cup of tea! dizzle88 likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 And turf toe... We cannot even go there - too much PTSD... I had turf toe off and on throughput the years playing rugby. It's hampered me for a long time and it's hard to fully heal.