With their 2nd round pick, the Saints select:

D_it_up · 04-26-2008, 07:13 PM

Tracy Porter CB Indiana

D_it_up · 04-26-2008, 07:16 PM

o1higuy · 04-26-2008, 07:17 PM

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

TheDeuce · 04-26-2008, 07:20 PM

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.

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WVSaint · 04-26-2008, 07:23 PM

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

o1higuy · 04-26-2008, 07:24 PM

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.

lsutigerfan · 04-26-2008, 07:28 PM

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.

TheDeuce · 04-26-2008, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by WVSaint

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

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.

freakmech · 04-26-2008, 07:29 PM

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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