The scenerio that I can see is maybe a Trade down with the Jets or Raiders, Two teams in desperate need of a QB and willing to part with some picks. Any trade down to say the 4-7 slot would not hurt the saints in this draft. Having a couple to a few more high picks in this years draft (remember as it stands right now the Saints do not have a 3rd rouner) can add some impact players on both sides of the ball. It will be interesting to see how the combine goes this week, especcially at the QB position where neither Young or Leinart it is rumored will be throwing.

I would like to see Cutler at # 4 with 2 LB's in the second roundand a DT in the 3rd.. A trade with the Jets would ensure this. I would also not be surprised to see a running back picked in the second if there were a trade down, as (and I really respect and enjoy Duce's skills and leadership qualities) there is a question weather Duce can return to form, but there are some quality backs comming out in this years draft that can make an immediate impact should he not be able to perform at even an 85% level.

Just one man's opinion, but I think a solid o Line, probably with added depth in FA and a solid running game would turn this team around on the Offense and some impact LB and a Tackle on defence can get this team into the playoffs. Oh ya don't forget that little guy kicking the ball that wins or loses games on his foot.....We need one of them too.

still can afford to dump some of the $$$ on the OL for next year. Gandy should be replaced, and Mayberry is overpaid for our style of offense. Those two moves would go far and allow F/A and Draft options. trade gandy and a low fifth and we could move into the third. Maybe even get a third strat up for Mayberry. remember houston has the same needs in the draft as we do. So maybe they will take 1 of the 2. I hate to think they will beat us to the punch in each round.

Good idea?!?!? Thats what I have been saying the whole time. Get Hawk, trade down, get more picks and draft SPEEEEEEED on defense!!!! Pick up a decent FA qb and everything will slowly fall into place.

Well a trade with NYJ won't probably happen, they like (so far) what they see in Cutler & would be happy to pick him up 2 spots cheaper than Leinart. Art Shell (& Al Davis) don't like rookie QBs so don't look for them to be moving up for one. Plus, remember the flack we took for the Ricky trade, do you really expect to get that much for our pick?

Saints are drafting lienart get over it leinart haters .................

Ok now I will admit it I am a hater, but for all the right reasons. For once the team is in position to take a good draft position and turn it into a great draft position.

There is a lot of talent in the areas of need for this team in this years draft, an oppertunity to load up on needs and talent that will be around for years to come. My feelings are taking Leinart will be a decision regretted a year or two down the line. He wont live up to the hype and you can quote me on that one and I'll eat those words if he does, I think Cutler young and Whitehurst will go on to have better and longer carreers in the NFL. If he's drafted I'll still watch every week and support the team but damn if they can not address almost all the areas of need by trading down. Not two far down but in the top 7 slots and still address the QB position.

There is a unique oppertunity to turn things around in one year like all the other teams in the NFC south have done over the past 5 years. The team was not a 3-13 team this year and I think everone here can agree to that. This was another middle of the line season or better if the costly mistakes were eliminated. The new staff will address that (finally).

There will be teams willing to trade up in this draft and to not take advantage of this would be foolish.

Amen FanNJ.... A-M-E-N.

I am not a linehart hater. I would love to have him on our team, but given our current circumstances, the Saints NEED to win now, not 3-4yrs from now, which is about the average # of yrs it takes a qb to get used to the NFL. Yall can deny it all yall want but people here will get turned off by the saints if they lose double digit games. PLus Tom Benson nor the NFL didn't promise keeping the Saints in New Orleans for ever. WHy do you think the NFL wants the state to lower buy out money about $20 million? THe NFL wants to make it easier for BEnson to move........ I know there are exceptions to the qb rule, but those are very few. Its unfair to use Big BEn as an example becasue the steelers ran the ball all the time last year. Big Ben was only responsible for managing the game. one more thing about Big Ben's rookie year, he had an awesome defense.

Thats my point righ there. We do not need a Superstar QB to win in this league. A decent one thats not too careless can do it as long as the Saints have an awesome D. I say we use the picks to start beefing up our D.

We can still get good defensive players in rounds 2-6. This year's draft is loaded w/ good defensive players. We need to draft a franchise QB while we have the chance. There are also many good defensive players in free agency this year. We need to upgrade the QB position that has killed us over the last 6 years, as well as the defensive side of the ball. Cutting Brooks will free up $6 million towards the cap. The Aaron Brooks era is finally coming to an end, & you want to pass on Leinart? No way. Besides the 2000 Ravens, every Super Bowl team has had a good defense & a franchise QB. The dream scenario of a "Ricky Williams" deal is not going to happen. Only our front office is dumb enough to give up that much. Teams will not give us enough to justify passing on the NCAA's leading QB.