2008 Saints mock draft
 

rounds 1-7 no anticipation of trades
Round 1:Kenny Phillips S 6’2 210 Miami
Imagine a mixture of Ed Reed and Sean Taylor in our secondary
Round 2:Terrell Thomas CB USC 6'1 200
Thomas is a corner that has very good size, and is not afraid to get physical with receivers. He doesn’t shy away from contact, and is active in run support. He is not just a big guy however. He shows the ability cover down the field, and has the awareness to pick up the ball in the air and make plays on it
Round 3:J Lehman LB 6’3 243 Illinois
Very few people play the game with the passion and intensity that Lehman does. He goes hard on every snap, and attacks until the play is over. He plays with fantastic instincts and can read the play and react before the play develops. His intelligence allows him to make plays all over the field.Lehman has the ideal attitude for a linebacker, and his combination of intensity and intelligence will allow him to play in the NFL.
Round 4:Martellus Bennett TE 6’7 250 Texas AM
Bennett is a nightmare matchup because of his combination of physical skills. His combination of size and athleticism is fantastic. He has excellent height and has the quickness to get open and the body control to use his body to go up and get the football. He could be a major threat in the red zone in the NFL.
Round 5: Mike Fladell, Rutgers OG Height: 6-8. Weight: 325.
Blocked for Ray Rice nuff Said
Round 6: Frank Morton, Tulane DTHeight: 6-3. Weight: 327.
Round 7: Davon Bess WR Hawaii

Undrafted Free Agent Signed
Jason Shirley, Fresno State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 330.
40 Time: 4.98.
A monstrous nose tackle who runs a sub-five 40
how'd i do?
would the saints fans be happy with the 2008 draft?is this realistic do ya think?

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I could almost live with it. Nice job.
Draft
Round 1 James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State Jr, 6-3, 244
Sorry I go ILB. If he is not there I would trade down

There are a couple of good FS in the draft as well as good CB that project out better as safeties. I am just not sold on the kid I guess. Sell me

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I have a gut feeling that the Saint's are going to draft Keith River, LB, out of USC.

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I think #10 overall is a little high for a safety. I like the OSU linebacker, or Ellis from USC, but not sure he will go that high.

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The saints need to get an Inside Linebacker....the free agent market this year is very poor, and its something that needs to be addressed in the draft.

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I see quite of few Saints fans having Phillips as our number one choice on a lot of boards. As much as I like him, I'd also rather have a LB or CB with our first pick. It's been long overdue. Our safeties are young... hopefully they'll continue to learn and get better. A stopgap is already on our team in KK and we can address the other spot via free agency if need be.

I like picks 2, 4, 5, and 7. I really don't know much about Lehman or Morton. Will definately have a better feel for them as workouts start. I think Bennett goes in the 3rd and with good workouts, late 2nd. But if he falls to the 4th, it should be a no brainer pick.

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If Laurenitis is gone then the only pick is Rey Maualuga, USC. Did anyone else see this guy in the Rose Bowl? Good God. I think he might be a little better than Laurenitis. He reminds me of a young Junior Seau.

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He has stated that he will return to USC for his senior season.

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Do you have a link for this?

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Laurinaitis will be gone by the time we pick (unless we trade up), the draft is hard to figure out but if hes still available when the patriots select they will pick him. thats the only sure thing i see happening in the draft so far.

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Underclassmen 2008 NFL Draft Prospects

He's said the numerous of times before and after the game. However there's plenty of time before the deadline in which he certainly could change his mind.

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I think you are right. I can see the jets taking because there LB are nre not 14 types and to beat NE to him. Though a QB from the east coast and use to the weather would be tempting. But I think they are not going that route.
NE will pick who ever they want they do not care about rankings. CB is a big need as well as LB. They may end up addressing LB through FA. As usual.
Then you have the bengals. They will snatch him up.
That leaves us with the seconds of everything. Key trade down position. How far depends on who we go after. At this point we can pray for a player to drop or trade back and collect picks so we can address more positions on the field.
Me, I would be open to trading all the way back to dallas at 22. No lower. Cap room would be a benefit as well as getting good picks and or players to boot.
Target at 22:
Aquib Talib, 6 - 2, 193, 4.45, Kansas
or
Justin King, 6-0, 186, 4.34, CB Penn State Jr.
I think the end of round 2 could be a Key location this year. Some gambles there look pretty good. Picking up an additional 4th would help us move around on day 2 when the third round starts.

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I have a feeling when he finds out he is going top 10 he will change his mind.

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i agree with you there, we can trade back and pick up Talib or even Phillips if we're lucky. However, if we trade back to dallas at 22, i want a first rounder next year, or this years AND next years 2nd. Dallas traded the same spot (i think) to cleveland last year and got a first out of it, i see no reason why we cant do the same.

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That is as far down as I would go an expect to get a player that could start. Any where higher is good to.
I just really like this kid Aquib Talib, Kansas and think he is going to the next great thing since slided bread at FS. He is a hitter that wraps up when tackling. He also has the hands to change a game. He is like a hawk in the way he plays the ball in the air.
Justin King, Penn State is probably the most gifted CB in the draft. If he stays next year he will without a doubt be the first CB taken in the draft in 2009. CB/KR/WR with the speed and size to back all three position up. His ceiling is scary.
Dallas will make a bid to move up. I am thinking WR. DeSean Jackson, WR, California Jr, 6-0, 166, 4.30, Is the guy they will target if they move up. Then again I picture this kid in a saints uniform as a WR/KR and I have to admit I smile at the possiblities he Mitcheam and Colston combined could do. With bush as a flanker.:p LOL nightmare city for DC for years to come.:o LOL but alas way to much money tied up in one position. Back to reality:mad:
I like stock piling picks this year or next. I prefer both. I watch the Pats do it every year. It works.

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I'm not so sure. It's not often a LB is chosen in the top ten. I'm banking Laurinaitis will be there at #10.

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Good job, I like the first 3 but love Fladell alot, but I don't think he'll last that long.

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[QUOTE=hagan714;151441]. Dallas will make a bid to move up. I am thinking WR. DeSean Jackson, WR, California Jr, 6-0, 166, 4.30, Is the guy they will target if they move up.

I agree Dallas will attempt to move up. I read speculation that Dallas is targeting Phillips. If true, I would take their two first round choices for the Saints #10.

#10 carries a value of 1300 points (from the value chart), and Dallas has pick #22 with a value of 780 points and their second first round pick is projected at #30 (subject to the playoffs) with a value of 620 points.

Moving down twelve slots...the Saints COULD still get an impact player that will save them some $$$$$ that can be used to resign Colston and/or Smith.

The Cowboys throw in Carpenter and the Saints throw in Henderson to make the deal! Both players need a change of scenery!

As you said previously...Loomis get Jerry Jones on the phone. LOLOLOL

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If I were him, I'd leave too.

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well the pats dont have many areas of need and their LBs are all up there in age, we all know the pats dont follow any kind of conventional thinking. LB is their top need and Laurinaitis is gonna be good, just imagine what the kid will do with seau and bruschi showing him the ropes.

i hope to god im wrong though, laurinaitis is at the top of my want list on draft day.

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people forget the pats have 5 fa CB this year.

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Laurnitis, Rivers, Malcolm Jenkins, if not available, trade down.