Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season???

SaintFanInATLHELL · 01-17-2008, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by SoulStar

Ask Payton what he needs to bring a superbowl championship to Nawlins

I'm still not so sure about that. Payton at times still exhibits symptoms of "Offenseitis": the mistaken belief that offense wins championships.

So if I were GM I'd build a solid defense, make sure that we had the personnel to run the football, then go ask Coach what else he needs.

So then I agree that...

Then pretty much what Matthew T said, its like you read my mind there man.

MatthewT has the priorities right. The Saints are going nowhere fast until the defense becomes dependable.

SFIAH

hagan714 · 01-17-2008, 05:31 AM

FA:
1) A Captain for the Defense. LB,S whatever. Just a drew type of leader.
2) YOUTH for CB and DT, You can live with the growing pains here. It can not get any worse than the past two years. But at least you have a start for once. Mid level FA are fine. it is a start
3) WR for the #2/#3 position. long term goal of playing #3 because meachem will produce by the third year and be the #2 we drafted him to be.
4) Sign Colston and Smith to long term deals and get it out of the way for next year.
Draft:
Wheel and deal like 2 years ago moving up and down the draft board in each round aquiring picks and/or players. well more down than up, please. We are not young enough or deep enough to make too many moves up the board. The OL is the only postion we are deep enough to do that with, but there are too many questions yet unanswered about the least two years of draft picks to do anything. If there is a starter in the wings, at Tackle, our best trade bait is Stinch. He is in his last year of his contract. Other than that we do not have much. any other position would hurt the team. But do not be affraid to make a move because of it. Be smart though.
So go with the BPA for each and every round. Get as many picks as possible. Please try at least to get yourself into position so the defense has a chance to be that BPA. We can afford to reach once in a while. Just do not go nuts.

SapperSaint · 01-17-2008, 08:00 AM

Good Points SHIAH. You too Hagan.

I really think Payton also depends too much on small schools. Yes, you can find "A diamond in the ruff", but jeez, at least in the late rounds pick an SEC guy.

Cancer Beater · 01-17-2008, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

Good Points SHIAH. You too Hagan.

I really think Payton also depends too much on small schools. Yes, you can find "A diamond in the ruff", but jeez, at least in the late rounds pick an SEC guy.

It was a curse for us to have found Colston and Evans in their schools.
Now, we will over-look SEC schools for more "Diamonds" in these small schools.

SapperSaint · 01-17-2008, 12:46 PM

Great picks and moves Papz. Boba needs to see about getting you into the front office brother.

saintsfan1976 · 01-17-2008, 06:38 PM

I would build the best pass rush in the NFL!!!

Cancer Beater · 01-17-2008, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I would build the best pass rush in the NFL!!!

What players would you bring in to make that happen???

saintsfan1976 · 01-18-2008, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Cancer Beater

What players would you bring in to make that happen???

Wish-list?

Sign:
Haynesworth (not gonna happen)
Suggs (versatility/speed)

Draft:
1st round Pat Sims - DT Auburn
2nd round Calais Campbell - DE Miami (the kid is 6'8")
2nd (trade) Jack Ikegwuonu - CB Wisconsin (keep him away from the XBOX)
3rd round Johnathan Goff - Vanderbilt (top LB in the SEC)
4th round Jeremy Lehman - Illinois (sleeper)

Cancer Beater · 01-19-2008, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Wish-list?

Sign:
Haynesworth (not gonna happen)
Suggs (versatility/speed)

Draft:
1st round Pat Sims - DT Auburn
2nd round Calais Campbell - DE Miami (the kid is 6'8")
2nd (trade) Jack Ikegwuonu - CB Wisconsin (keep him away from the XBOX)
3rd round Johnathan Goff - Vanderbilt (top LB in the SEC)
4th round Jeremy Lehman - Illinois (sleeper)

The top LB will last untill the 3rd round???

saintsfan1976 · 01-20-2008, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by Cancer Beater

The top LB will last untill the 3rd round???

He's MY top LB, not everyone else's...

01-17-2008, 05:57 AM	#1
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season??? Originally Posted by SoulStar Ask Payton what he needs to bring a superbowl championship to Nawlins I'm still not so sure about that. Payton at times still exhibits symptoms of "Offenseitis": the mistaken belief that offense wins championships. So if I were GM I'd build a solid defense, make sure that we had the personnel to run the football, then go ask Coach what else he needs. So then I agree that... Then pretty much what Matthew T said, its like you read my mind there man. MatthewT has the priorities right. The Saints are going nowhere fast until the defense becomes dependable. SFIAH

01-17-2008, 05:31 AM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season??? FA: 1) A Captain for the Defense. LB,S whatever. Just a drew type of leader. 2) YOUTH for CB and DT, You can live with the growing pains here. It can not get any worse than the past two years. But at least you have a start for once. Mid level FA are fine. it is a start 3) WR for the #2/#3 position. long term goal of playing #3 because meachem will produce by the third year and be the #2 we drafted him to be. 4) Sign Colston and Smith to long term deals and get it out of the way for next year. Draft: Wheel and deal like 2 years ago moving up and down the draft board in each round aquiring picks and/or players. well more down than up, please. We are not young enough or deep enough to make too many moves up the board. The OL is the only postion we are deep enough to do that with, but there are too many questions yet unanswered about the least two years of draft picks to do anything. If there is a starter in the wings, at Tackle, our best trade bait is Stinch. He is in his last year of his contract. Other than that we do not have much. any other position would hurt the team. But do not be affraid to make a move because of it. Be smart though. So go with the BPA for each and every round. Get as many picks as possible. Please try at least to get yourself into position so the defense has a chance to be that BPA. We can afford to reach once in a while. Just do not go nuts.
	"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

01-17-2008, 08:27 AM	#4
Cancer Beater 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 154	Re: Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season??? Originally Posted by SapperSaint Good Points SHIAH. You too Hagan. I really think Payton also depends too much on small schools. Yes, you can find "A diamond in the ruff", but jeez, at least in the late rounds pick an SEC guy. It was a curse for us to have found Colston and Evans in their schools. Now, we will over-look SEC schools for more "Diamonds" in these small schools.
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SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season??? Good Points SHIAH. You too Hagan. I really think Payton also depends too much on small schools. Yes, you can find "A diamond in the ruff", but jeez, at least in the late rounds pick an SEC guy.

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Cancer Beater 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 154	Re: Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season??? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I would build the best pass rush in the NFL!!! What players would you bring in to make that happen???
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season??? Originally Posted by Cancer Beater What players would you bring in to make that happen??? Wish-list? Sign: Haynesworth (not gonna happen) Suggs (versatility/speed) Draft: 1st round Pat Sims - DT Auburn 2nd round Calais Campbell - DE Miami (the kid is 6'8") 2nd (trade) Jack Ikegwuonu - CB Wisconsin (keep him away from the XBOX) 3rd round Johnathan Goff - Vanderbilt (top LB in the SEC) 4th round Jeremy Lehman - Illinois (sleeper)

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Cancer Beater 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 154	Re: Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season??? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Wish-list? Sign: Haynesworth (not gonna happen) Suggs (versatility/speed) Draft: 1st round Pat Sims - DT Auburn 2nd round Calais Campbell - DE Miami (the kid is 6'8") 2nd (trade) Jack Ikegwuonu - CB Wisconsin (keep him away from the XBOX) 3rd round Johnathan Goff - Vanderbilt (top LB in the SEC) 4th round Jeremy Lehman - Illinois (sleeper) The top LB will last untill the 3rd round???
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01-20-2008, 08:32 AM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Your the Saints GM, what would you do this off-season??? Originally Posted by Cancer Beater The top LB will last untill the 3rd round??? He's MY top LB, not everyone else's...