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

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; 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 ...

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Old 04-25-2025, 01:30 PM   #1
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Re: With the 9th pick in the Draft, the Saints select Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr.

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

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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!
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Originally Posted by dizzle88 View Post
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...
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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.
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This should give the Saints a great Offensive Line with attention still needed at the guard positions. Even though Shough is a taller QB, assuming he beats out Rattler (and Carr?), I don't think a 6'7" Penning should be moved inside. I suppose that's why the Saints didn't pick up his 5th year option. I thought his play at RT was average to above-average and for that reason alone I would like to keep him on the team.
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