And for the record, Winston Justice, D'Qwell Jackson, Jimmy Williams, & Marcus McNeil all DID go in the second round.

We don't know what round he would have been drafted in because different publications had him going in different spots. He's one of those guys that scouts had widely varying opinions on. And I still don't buy the Smith trade talk that was posted in another thread because there is no link provided. Until I see him actually traded, I will go on assuming that he will be moved to corner.

hey wheel just to post to you in one of paytons audio clips and i think it is on the harper pick he did say we weren't looking to move any safety's to corner. obviously that could change but that is what he said

All of the players you mentioned were selected before the 43rd pick, except for McNeil.

Keep trying.

Uhmm....Before the trade, we had the #34 pick. Hello, McFly??? :?

but we made the move back to get us a center with NFL starting experience... and we still got a good player

We traded with Cleveland in order to get a veteran starting center, because the front office and coaching staff were obviously not impressed with the centers available after Mangold. We already have two players capable of filling the hole at right tackle in Stinch and Mayberry, so center became priority of the offense. And I didn't like McNeil anyway. Frankly, I think he looks like a lazy fat*** that succeeded because of the players around him.

On defense, remember, you people were the ones praising the hiring of Gibbs as the defensive coordinator. I didn't like it, but I was attacked for it. I see not drafting a linebacker as a direct result of his input. The man must believe they can field a competent defense with the linebacking corps the way it is.

The addition of Reggie Bush also improves our defense. Having him on the roster means improved field position and longer Time of possession. A defense can do wonders if it has 35 to 40 minutes to rest on the bench.

hey wheel or if you are scoring points and making teams catch up that always helps. hey we as saint fans know something about that.

I know some people are down on the harper pick, but he was rated to go anywhere from mid second to early third which is where we took him. I will hold off on my opinion and see what he does on the field. I would have rather had a cornerback that would evetually be a starter, but he is a saint now let's see what he's got.

If anyone hasn't said it, that was David Carr.