It's Official

jeanpierre · 04-22-2008, 09:34 PM

Well, no more blog, this was on ESPN.com, source AP

Saints looking into trading first-round draft pick
Associated Press

April 22, 2008, 7:07 PM ET

METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints are interested in dealing for a draft pick higher than their current No. 10 slot in the first round and have had informal talks with other teams.

"We've talked to a number of teams in front of us about the possibility of moving forward. It's all preliminary discussion," general manager Mickey Loomis said on Tuesday. "We've just expressed a desire to talk about it with a number of teams."

Loomis was evasive while meeting with reporters at the Saints' training headquarters, apologetically saying that he did not want to tip off other teams to the Saints' draft plans.

Loomis also declined to discuss players under contract with any other team, which meant he would not address reports that the Saints had explored the possibility of a trade with the New York Giants to acquire disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey.

Loomis declined to say which teams he had spoken with about trading up in the draft or what their initial demands were for compensation.

After the Saints went 7-9 last season, head coach Sean Payton said the Saints would need to improve their defense in the offseason. Through free agency, they have acquired linebackers Jonathan Vilma in a trade with the Jets for their fourth-round draft pick and signed free agent Dan Morgan. The Saints also brought in free agent defensive end Bobby McCray.

Looking to bolster their pass rush, the Saints still could use a defensive tackle such as LSU standout and Louisiana native Glenn Dorsey, who's expected to be taken higher than 10th.

Loomis said whether the Saints move up "depends on the value of what it costs to move."

"The first step is to get an idea of what the cost to move forward is going to be," Loomis said. "So that's really what the discussions to date have been."

The Saints also would consider moving back in the draft if approached with a good offer, but no team picking behind New Orleans has made such an inquiry with the Saints yet, Loomis said.

Only one pick in the draft is certain so far. The Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday they had agreed to contract terms with their intended first overall selection, Michigan left tackle Jake Long.

Long's deal with Miami "will impact the discussions that we'll have," Loomis said, but again declined to get specific.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

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QBREES9 · 04-22-2008, 10:02 PM

Stand Pat and take Rivers LB USC.

lsutigerfan · 04-22-2008, 10:33 PM

trade up only to get Dorsey or Ellis if I new for sure Rivers would be there at 10 I'd be happy to stay there.

hagan714 · 04-22-2008, 10:45 PM

Trade down and get veteran players. I hate this year first rounders. Trading up will cost to much because the pickings are thin

biloxi-indian · 04-23-2008, 06:53 AM

Move back and obtain more picks and/or veteran players.

saintsfan1976 · 04-23-2008, 07:57 AM

Let's find out just how deep this draft is...

hagan714 · 04-23-2008, 08:09 AM

here is great article talking about the draft depth saintfan

http://blackandgold.com/forums/new-o...an-trades.html

saintsfan1976 · 04-23-2008, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

here is great article talking about the draft depth saintfan

http://blackandgold.com/forums/new-o...an-trades.html

Thanks Hagan, and great article...

LordOfEntropy · 04-23-2008, 09:08 AM

Trade down.

Euphoria · 04-24-2008, 12:24 PM

I don't see trading down benefits us this year. We aren't a team rebuilding. We need some impact players to come in and impact now. I was on the bandwagon all offseason about trading down and usually all for it most times but this year I just don't see the talent there. I like Rivers at 10 but he won't make as much of an impact as will Dorsey or Ellis would.

Now if we were to stockpile some picks for next year, I would be in support of.

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Trade Picks for Current Players (Needs)	6	13.33%
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04-22-2008, 09:34 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	It's Official Well, no more blog, this was on ESPN.com, source AP Saints looking into trading first-round draft pick Associated Press April 22, 2008, 7:07 PM ET METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints are interested in dealing for a draft pick higher than their current No. 10 slot in the first round and have had informal talks with other teams. "We've talked to a number of teams in front of us about the possibility of moving forward. It's all preliminary discussion," general manager Mickey Loomis said on Tuesday. "We've just expressed a desire to talk about it with a number of teams." Loomis was evasive while meeting with reporters at the Saints' training headquarters, apologetically saying that he did not want to tip off other teams to the Saints' draft plans. Loomis also declined to discuss players under contract with any other team, which meant he would not address reports that the Saints had explored the possibility of a trade with the New York Giants to acquire disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey. Loomis declined to say which teams he had spoken with about trading up in the draft or what their initial demands were for compensation. After the Saints went 7-9 last season, head coach Sean Payton said the Saints would need to improve their defense in the offseason. Through free agency, they have acquired linebackers Jonathan Vilma in a trade with the Jets for their fourth-round draft pick and signed free agent Dan Morgan. The Saints also brought in free agent defensive end Bobby McCray. Looking to bolster their pass rush, the Saints still could use a defensive tackle such as LSU standout and Louisiana native Glenn Dorsey, who's expected to be taken higher than 10th. Loomis said whether the Saints move up "depends on the value of what it costs to move." "The first step is to get an idea of what the cost to move forward is going to be," Loomis said. "So that's really what the discussions to date have been." The Saints also would consider moving back in the draft if approached with a good offer, but no team picking behind New Orleans has made such an inquiry with the Saints yet, Loomis said. Only one pick in the draft is certain so far. The Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday they had agreed to contract terms with their intended first overall selection, Michigan left tackle Jake Long. Long's deal with Miami "will impact the discussions that we'll have," Loomis said, but again declined to get specific. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press ESPN - Saints looking into trading first-round draft pick - NFL
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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: It's Official I don't see trading down benefits us this year. We aren't a team rebuilding. We need some impact players to come in and impact now. I was on the bandwagon all offseason about trading down and usually all for it most times but this year I just don't see the talent there. I like Rivers at 10 but he won't make as much of an impact as will Dorsey or Ellis would. Now if we were to stockpile some picks for next year, I would be in support of.