saints looking to trade up for mckelvin

ssmitty · 04-23-2008, 02:07 AM

Saints | Team looking to trade up for McKelvin
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:41:28 -0700

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the New Orleans Saints are looking to trade up for Troy CB Leodis McKelvin. The Saints worked McKelvin out Tuesday, April 22, and came away very impressed. The Saints are afraid the New England Patriots or Baltimore Ravens will get McKelvin, so they are looking to move up from No. 10 overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.

rjakapeanut · 04-23-2008, 02:27 AM

I'd be satisfied only if Ellis and Dorsey are off the board when we pick, lol. I love McKelvin, you people underrate him. He'll be a great man-to-man cover corner and he's invaluable in the return game. If he turns out as good as Pacman I won't be surprised.

saintsfan1976 · 04-23-2008, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by rjakapeanut

I'd be satisfied only if Ellis and Dorsey are off the board when we pick, lol. I love McKelvin, you people underrate him. He'll be a great man-to-man cover corner and he's invaluable in the return game. If he turns out as good as Pacman I won't be surprised.

Hey, while you've got your crystal ball out - would you mind giving me the winning lottery numbers?

rjakapeanut · 04-23-2008, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Hey, while you've got your crystal ball out - would you mind giving me the winning lottery numbers?

thats not even close to speculation buddy, he's proven himself in the return game and as a man to man cover corner.

CantonLegend · 04-23-2008, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by rjakapeanut

thats not even close to speculation buddy, he's proven himself in the return game and as a man to man cover corner.

i believe that the 2 corners best suited for the saints system are DRC and McKelvin...they are very speedy and can cover man to man as well as nebody....in a saints defense that consists a lot of 4-3 and nickel defenses....we are going to need a CB who wont get beat deep and has great recovery speed....both of these CBs have that speed and have the height and talent to contend on a pro level....ideally i think we need a bump and run press corner....unfortunately the best 2 corners in this draft dont allow for that but we will make do and draft one of two great corners

BRSaintsFan · 04-23-2008, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

i believe that the 2 corners best suited for the saints system are DRC and McKelvin...they are very speedy and can cover man to man as well as nebody....in a saints defense that consists a lot of 4-3 and nickel defenses....we are going to need a CB who wont get beat deep and has great recovery speed....both of these CBs have that speed and have the height and talent to contend on a pro level....ideally i think we need a bump and run press corner....unfortunately the best 2 corners in this draft dont allow for that but we will make do and draft one of two great corners

Well put. I like Flowers as a potential second round pick as well. He is not in the same class as these corners, is probably better at zone coverage, and doesnt have the timed speed but he has been a stalwart on a great Hokies defense the past 2 seasons. 31 pass break ups in two seasons shows he can cover. Cason, Porter, and Lee are others I like in the 2nd.

hagan714 · 04-23-2008, 05:25 AM

man-o-man are the saints ever laying down the smoke screens this year. We are talking to everyone about everyone. I like it. No stone unturned.
Ok I will go with this one. Yes he is good. I would not mind the pick. But once again looking at draft history there is no way he is a top 10 talent in any other draft. It is still a gamble with a lot of money on a small school CB that really does not measure up to previous top 10 talent. Maybe he is and I am just not seeing it.

BrooksMustGo · 04-23-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

man-o-man are the saints ever laying down the smoke screens this year. We are talking to everyone about everyone. I like it. No stone unturned.
Ok I will go with this one. Yes he is good. I would not mind the pick. But once again looking at draft history there is no way he is a top 10 talent in any other draft. It is still a gamble with a lot of money on a small school CB that really does not measure up to previous top 10 talent. Maybe he is and I am just not seeing it.

Preach on. I'd rather take Antoine Cason, much further down than 5th overall.

ScottF · 04-23-2008, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

man-o-man are the saints ever laying down the smoke screens this year. We are talking to everyone about everyone. I like it. No stone unturned.
Ok I will go with this one. Yes he is good. I would not mind the pick. But once again looking at draft history there is no way he is a top 10 talent in any other draft. It is still a gamble with a lot of money on a small school CB that really does not measure up to previous top 10 talent. Maybe he is and I am just not seeing it.

Good observation, and I hope you are right. I wouldn't want him at 10, let alone losing a third to get him at 6.

rjakapeanut · 04-23-2008, 02:12 PM

you guys don't get how good McKelvin is lol. He's the best CB in the draft. in last years draft he'd be a top 15 pick.

04-23-2008, 02:07 AM	#1
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04-23-2008, 02:27 AM	#2
rjakapeanut 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 204	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin I'd be satisfied only if Ellis and Dorsey are off the board when we pick, lol. I love McKelvin, you people underrate him. He'll be a great man-to-man cover corner and he's invaluable in the return game. If he turns out as good as Pacman I won't be surprised.
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04-23-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin Originally Posted by rjakapeanut I'd be satisfied only if Ellis and Dorsey are off the board when we pick, lol. I love McKelvin, you people underrate him. He'll be a great man-to-man cover corner and he's invaluable in the return game. If he turns out as good as Pacman I won't be surprised. Hey, while you've got your crystal ball out - would you mind giving me the winning lottery numbers?

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rjakapeanut 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 204	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Hey, while you've got your crystal ball out - would you mind giving me the winning lottery numbers? thats not even close to speculation buddy, he's proven himself in the return game and as a man to man cover corner.
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04-23-2008, 07:16 PM	#5
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin Originally Posted by rjakapeanut thats not even close to speculation buddy, he's proven himself in the return game and as a man to man cover corner. i believe that the 2 corners best suited for the saints system are DRC and McKelvin...they are very speedy and can cover man to man as well as nebody....in a saints defense that consists a lot of 4-3 and nickel defenses....we are going to need a CB who wont get beat deep and has great recovery speed....both of these CBs have that speed and have the height and talent to contend on a pro level....ideally i think we need a bump and run press corner....unfortunately the best 2 corners in this draft dont allow for that but we will make do and draft one of two great corners
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04-23-2008, 07:45 PM	#6
BRSaintsFan 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 449	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin Originally Posted by CantonLegend i believe that the 2 corners best suited for the saints system are DRC and McKelvin...they are very speedy and can cover man to man as well as nebody....in a saints defense that consists a lot of 4-3 and nickel defenses....we are going to need a CB who wont get beat deep and has great recovery speed....both of these CBs have that speed and have the height and talent to contend on a pro level....ideally i think we need a bump and run press corner....unfortunately the best 2 corners in this draft dont allow for that but we will make do and draft one of two great corners Well put. I like Flowers as a potential second round pick as well. He is not in the same class as these corners, is probably better at zone coverage, and doesnt have the timed speed but he has been a stalwart on a great Hokies defense the past 2 seasons. 31 pass break ups in two seasons shows he can cover. Cason, Porter, and Lee are others I like in the 2nd.

04-23-2008, 05:25 AM	#7
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin man-o-man are the saints ever laying down the smoke screens this year. We are talking to everyone about everyone. I like it. No stone unturned. Ok I will go with this one. Yes he is good. I would not mind the pick. But once again looking at draft history there is no way he is a top 10 talent in any other draft. It is still a gamble with a lot of money on a small school CB that really does not measure up to previous top 10 talent. Maybe he is and I am just not seeing it.
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04-23-2008, 11:41 AM	#8
BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin Originally Posted by hagan714 man-o-man are the saints ever laying down the smoke screens this year. We are talking to everyone about everyone. I like it. No stone unturned. Ok I will go with this one. Yes he is good. I would not mind the pick. But once again looking at draft history there is no way he is a top 10 talent in any other draft. It is still a gamble with a lot of money on a small school CB that really does not measure up to previous top 10 talent. Maybe he is and I am just not seeing it. Preach on. I'd rather take Antoine Cason, much further down than 5th overall.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin Originally Posted by hagan714 man-o-man are the saints ever laying down the smoke screens this year. We are talking to everyone about everyone. I like it. No stone unturned. Ok I will go with this one. Yes he is good. I would not mind the pick. But once again looking at draft history there is no way he is a top 10 talent in any other draft. It is still a gamble with a lot of money on a small school CB that really does not measure up to previous top 10 talent. Maybe he is and I am just not seeing it. Good observation, and I hope you are right. I wouldn't want him at 10, let alone losing a third to get him at 6.

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rjakapeanut 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 204	Re: saints looking to trade up for mckelvin you guys don't get how good McKelvin is lol. He's the best CB in the draft. in last years draft he'd be a top 15 pick.
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