With their 2nd round pick, the Saints select:
 

Tracy Porter CB Indiana

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Not sure I like this pick. But we do need a CB.

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I posted this on another thread, but thought I'd say it here too:

As much as I question this pick (who the hell is Tracy Porter???), I do think that he's a guy that will fit our system. He's fast as hell (ran a 4.37) and is apparently a very good cover corner. For what it's worth, he was the best CB on ESPN's board when he was chosen. Also, here's a bit of his scouting report from ESPN:

Porter lacks good strength and needs to become more physical, both versus the run and in coverage. However, he is a quick-twitched athlete capable of blanketing wide receivers in man-to-man coverage.

2008 NFL Draft Round 1: Saints Pick Corberback Tracy Porter
 

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i wouldve preferred conner, but at least we're picking defense.

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I'm still just happy as hell we went up to get Ellis. Porter has to be better than David. Plus now with Young, Gay, & Porter, there is some depth and youth at the position. If MM comes back strong I think we will be in good shape. I would rather have seen Connor condering the health questions at that position but overall I think our Def is much improved and not a bad draft so far.

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I also would have rather Conner but I'm happy with this he was the best CB available and a very good kick/punt returner.

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Connor was the one guy I was hoping we'd avoid, so I guess that's another reason why I'm feeling pretty good about Porter. We have enough linebackers in the mold of Connor, and if we were going to select one, I would have liked to see a more athletic player, somebody like Erin Henderson or Xavier Adibi.

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This kids highlight reel is pretty amazing. Really tight man coverage resulting in some spectacular interceptions. Really fast and makes good returns on picks. Not shabby at all for a "who the hell?" guy.

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I like the pick. This is a guy we can develop. Starter this year? Not likely. But this kid could be developed. He's a fantastic athlete, with track, basketball, and football under his belt. He's been moved around quite a bit in football - quarterback, wide receiver, safety, corner, etc. He's got the potential, although he hasn't played football very long, so he'll need time and coaching. But this kid could be a great acquisition, he's got the intagibles.

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I think I'm pretty cool with the pick. He's a local guy from Port Arthur. Read some of the things that NFL.com interviewed him on from the combine. Especially the question about him playing Madden.


http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/...porter?id=1300

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Saints Defense is definitely getting faster...stronger...

With the depth at CB...wondering if Randall Gay isn't moved to Safety with Bullocks and Kaesviharn and allow Harper and a 6 go for Shockey...

Waiting to hear if Shockey trade is officially dead?!?

Maybe Giants used Saints to shake Shockey and reestablish the NYG Food Chain...

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now the real challenge starts. we have to wait till the fifth.
I like the pick.

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For what it's worth ALL of the experts on both ESPN and NFL network loved this pick. Mayock said that Porter has the best skill set of any CB in the draft. He also said that the reason he slipped was because he isn't very physical at all. That's fine with me though. We needed more speed on the edge and Porter runs a 4.38. In our scheme we don't rely on CBs to make plays against the run like in a cover 2. We needed a man corner and we got one. The kid is supposed to be a terror in the return game so that's a bonus.

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Me too. Some people had this kid ranked as high as the 4th best corner in the draft. But what I really like about him is his versatility. This guy could be something special in a couple years.

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Damn I really wanted to some how get Matt Forte.

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I'm happy we got a solid KR/PR... we needed more excitement on our special teams unit. Besides reading a scouting report here and there, I can't say I know too much about him. I'm hopeful a year or two down the road this kid can be a solid starter at corner for us. We certainly addressed two areas of need with this one pick. I wanted someone else but I don't hate the pick.

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Keep in mind those questioning this kid's size...Indiana Univ isn't known for its football facilities...We he starts training on Airline with State of the Art facilities and Professional Trainers, they'll put that gumbo into the shoulders and chest where he'll gain needed bulk...

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i didnt expect the trade to happen after the giants drafted kenny phillips. we used our 2nd and they drafted a safety. id say that puts the rumors to bed.

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I cannot believe you are still ragging on about taking a DT with our first pick. Everyone believes Ellis was an excellent pick for us and you're the only one that does not believe that.