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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by cgctobe Great point Papz! Can you imagine if Drew went down with injury? No rookie nor veteran backup could do anything about that. We'd instantly be the Carolina Panthers from last year. Anyone QB who has anything ...
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01-26-2008, 02:42 PM | #11 |
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No rookie nor veteran backup could do anything about that. We'd instantly be the Carolina Panthers from last year.
Anyone QB who has anything close to Brees' talent and leadership is a starting QB in this league. The days of Montana starting with Young as his backup are over. Both examples of this last year (Carr in Carolina, Harrington in Atlanta) were terrible failures. Anyway even if that were the case, no rookie could come in and do better than the two backup QBs we already have on staff. With the exception of Brady, all current successful QBs in the league are top draft picks. This year isn't the year to try to figure out who Brees replacement is going to be. Do that next year. SFIAH |
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01-26-2008, 03:31 PM | #12 |
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Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco has been looking good.
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01-26-2008, 03:40 PM | #14 |
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Palko was an undrafted free agent that spent the bulk of the year on our practice squad. So really, we didn't do that last year... but Palko does have a year under his belt understanding our system.
We have 7 draft picks... it wouldn't kill anyone to select one or two offensive players I wouldn't think. You're setting yourself up for disappointment if you think we're going to go defense with all 7 picks. |
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01-26-2008, 04:30 PM | #15 |
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Going with all 7 defensive picks would be a moronic mistake. Offensive guys will be picked up at least by the 3rd. We will pick up a WR/RB, you can bank on that. there are too many good "O" guys out there to just pass up on.
I do hope they make the first two guys "D" players. |
01-26-2008, 04:39 PM | #16 |
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As I would also. I'm watching the Senior Bowl and Keith Rivers looks very very good. Also that Cromartie kid some were talking about has outstanding recovery speed.
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Booty would be great in our system
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Mayock is all over Cromartie also. If we land Rivers and Cromartie with our first two picks, I'd be pretty darn happy.
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01-26-2008, 06:52 PM | #20 |
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Does anyone know how to get the board to keep all the quotes in a thread instead of just the last set of quotes?
I'm copying and pasting into the Quick reply box. But I then have to requote everything.
At the very least let's see if there's actually a reliable veteran backup QB out there if that's the goal.
I know we're talking about a clipboard holder. However, the point of the backup QB is to be able to effectively hold the fort should the general go down. I just can't see how a rookie can accomplish that. But maybe I'm wrong. Look at Trent Edwards for the Bills.
So again where do the weapons fit. Yet another #1 TE? Sit Meachum for another year? Cut Patton's playing time? Why restock what is already well stocked?
You never know. You need to scout and draft outstanding players then put them in positions to win. If we doubt the redshirt class of 2007, then why did we draft them?
STARTERS WR David Patten: RESIGN TE Eric Johnson: RESIGN C Jeff Faine: RESIGN or replace with Goodwin G Jamar Nesbit: Let go and replaced by Allenman DT Brian Young: Let go. Area of need to be filled in FA or draft LB Mark Simoneau: Good riddance! RESERVES QB Jamie Martin: Resigned RB Aaron Stecker: Resigned WR Devery Henderson: Released and replaced by Meachum WR Terrance Copper: Resigned I hope. TE Billy Miller: Resigned. C Jonathan Goodwin: Resigned. DE Josh Cooper: resign DE Renaldo Wynn: unsure LB Matt McCoy: Who? CB Fred Thomas: Released. Replaced by Young S Jay Bellamy: Resigned I hope. S Steve Gleason: Released unfortunately K Martin Gramatica: Resigned. Mare is cut. Now again obviously if we lose a major number of free agents on the offensive side of the ball we'll have to look to replace them.
Everything I have read or heard points to the draft class of 2007 being really good. Young has shown promise. The offensive linemen have been reported as solid. Meachum's status all hinges on the health of his knee. But the Saints knew that when they drafted him. If you can trust your draft picks, then you've got bigger problems.
This pattern isn't forever. Next year you can restock the offense if you like as long as the defense rises to the top 10 in scoring defense. It'll be harder then because then you'll be back to picking late in the rounds. [Quote]
#2 WR: Meachum OG: Allenman TE: Johnson/Miller just like last year. Hmmm. Seems to me that you play your current draft picks and resign your free agents, then offense will be quite fine.
I know we'll both keep saying the same thing. But I think it's fine because everyone on the board will hear and understand both sides of the argument
But you are going to continue to be disappointed if you think that we can get to a consistent championship level of play by improving the offense. Offenses falter in the face of good defenses. See our own Saints over the last two years as a perfect example. You need a solid defense to complement your offense. The defense can't be in the high 20s in scoring and giving up a ton of TDs and long pass plays. Your defense cannot have terrible efficiency on third down. It damages your offense because it flips the field position or yields points. I'm fine with whatever is necessary to keep the offense stable. But nothing more than that. The positions you want filled we already have the personnel to do. Do you really think we'll lose both Johnson and Miller to FA? Focus on the defense. And that means don't waste time talking to a clipboard holder. SFIAH |
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