Not enough elite talent could mean trades

BRSaintsFan · 04-22-2008, 10:59 PM

Good read.

At the defensive tackle position there are probably three first-rounders (Glenn Dorsey, Sedrick Ellis and Kentwan Balmer) and then the bottom falls out.

I think that supports our efforts to trade up and go after Dorsey or Ellis.

The corner position has no true standouts but seems to have some depth through the first two rounds.

• At the linebacker position there are possibly two first-round linebackers (Keith Rivers and Jerod Mayo) and then some depth in the second round.

Again, if we stay put, the prospects at these positions gives us two solid picks at 10 and 40.

The fullback position is weak as usual, but the running back position is very strong.

Unless we are drafting a RB in the first round, the strength of the position allows us to hold off until the middle rounds and still nab a good prospect capable of contributing.

ScottF · 04-23-2008, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by BRSaintsFan

Good read.

Unless we are drafting a RB in the first round, the strength of the position allows us to hold off until the middle rounds and still nab a good prospect capable of contributing.

Other than a first round back (Mendenhall, McFadden) I can't see us wasting a pick on a RB. Stecker & Thomas proved they were solid, and Karney has FB locked down.

saintsfan1976 · 04-23-2008, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by BRSaintsFan

Good read.

At the defensive tackle position there are probably three first-rounders (Glenn Dorsey, Sedrick Ellis and Kentwan Balmer) and then the bottom falls out.

I think that supports our efforts to trade up and go after Dorsey or Ellis.

The corner position has no true standouts but seems to have some depth through the first two rounds.

• At the linebacker position there are possibly two first-round linebackers (Keith Rivers and Jerod Mayo) and then some depth in the second round.

Again, if we stay put, the prospects at these positions gives us two solid picks at 10 and 40.

The fullback position is weak as usual, but the running back position is very strong.

Unless we are drafting a RB in the first round, the strength of the position allows us to hold off until the middle rounds and still nab a good prospect capable of contributing.

I can agree with this.

04-22-2008, 10:59 PM	#1
BRSaintsFan 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 449	Re: Not enough elite talent could mean trades Good read. At the defensive tackle position there are probably three first-rounders (Glenn Dorsey, Sedrick Ellis and Kentwan Balmer) and then the bottom falls out. I think that supports our efforts to trade up and go after Dorsey or Ellis. The corner position has no true standouts but seems to have some depth through the first two rounds. • At the linebacker position there are possibly two first-round linebackers (Keith Rivers and Jerod Mayo) and then some depth in the second round. Again, if we stay put, the prospects at these positions gives us two solid picks at 10 and 40. The fullback position is weak as usual, but the running back position is very strong. Unless we are drafting a RB in the first round, the strength of the position allows us to hold off until the middle rounds and still nab a good prospect capable of contributing.

04-23-2008, 01:20 PM	#2
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Not enough elite talent could mean trades Originally Posted by BRSaintsFan Good read. Unless we are drafting a RB in the first round, the strength of the position allows us to hold off until the middle rounds and still nab a good prospect capable of contributing. Other than a first round back (Mendenhall, McFadden) I can't see us wasting a pick on a RB. Stecker & Thomas proved they were solid, and Karney has FB locked down.

04-23-2008, 02:23 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,048 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Not enough elite talent could mean trades Originally Posted by BRSaintsFan Good read. At the defensive tackle position there are probably three first-rounders (Glenn Dorsey, Sedrick Ellis and Kentwan Balmer) and then the bottom falls out. I think that supports our efforts to trade up and go after Dorsey or Ellis. The corner position has no true standouts but seems to have some depth through the first two rounds. • At the linebacker position there are possibly two first-round linebackers (Keith Rivers and Jerod Mayo) and then some depth in the second round. Again, if we stay put, the prospects at these positions gives us two solid picks at 10 and 40. The fullback position is weak as usual, but the running back position is very strong. Unless we are drafting a RB in the first round, the strength of the position allows us to hold off until the middle rounds and still nab a good prospect capable of contributing. I can agree with this.