on the board in 9 picks, who do we take?

NolaBama · 04-27-2008, 01:24 PM

This year's 7

nola_swammi · 04-27-2008, 01:24 PM

I dont understand this pick; unless they are sending signals they will release or trade Hollis Thomas. It make sense to trade/ release to sign Will Smith; if I was th bengals I will be ready to pounce on Hollis

andersen · 04-27-2008, 01:27 PM

I'm not too thrilled about another DT. Looking for a fresh new LB. But, at least it was on the D.

BlueDevil1978 · 04-27-2008, 01:30 PM

You know my pain - another draft going by, no LB. But, they say that a LB's best friend is a sturdy DT stuffing the middle

FireVenturi · 04-27-2008, 01:31 PM

He had a third/fourth rd grade, so it was a good value pick.

lsutigerfan · 04-27-2008, 01:34 PM

Letsget Jonathan Goff with out next pick

WVSaint · 04-27-2008, 01:05 PM

damnit, what did we just give up?

hagan714 · 04-27-2008, 01:06 PM

DeMario Pressley, North Carolina St., 6031, 301, 5.14

Pressley is the last left of the NCS defensive front that featured Mario Williams, Manny Lawson, John McCargo and Tank Tyler. He is an interesting player. His size and bulk are excellent. His upper body development is impressive, with a wide back, broad shoulders, long reach and large hands. Excellent athleticism, good speed and quickness. Does a nice job in pursuit and has a burst to close and does a good job of shedding blocks. Can penetrate and wreak havoc in the backfield. Explosive off the ball with a great first step. Hard worker who takes to tough coaching and proved last year that he was willing to play through pain. More of a three-tech lineman who might fit better as a 3-4 defensive end, as he has the initial step and angle ability to cause havoc when given a free lane

He is slow to make his reads and lacks the lower body strength to stack and control at the line of scrimmage. A rash of recent injury issues that will need further medical evaluation.

Ok I have to give this kid a flyer on a year of coaching and a badge of honor for toughness. He dealt with wrist, toe and knee injuries the past couple of years. He is listed as a bit of an underachiever but an interesting prospect. That makes me really wonder about these reviews.

2006: Suffered a left big toe fracture in March camp … dislocated his left wrist vs. North Carolina (11/18), undergoing surgery that day to have pins placed in his hand.

2007: Again broke his big toes in March drills. Suffered a left elbow injury that resulted in three ligament tears during State's second scrimmage in August camp. Pressley still started State's season opener against Central Florida. Pressley later had some torn meniscus tissue during practice. Missed two games and was back on the field.

Guts alone is reason enough to consider drafting this man

rjakapeanut · 04-27-2008, 01:21 PM

we didn't get rid of the rest of our picks =/. the difference in 146 and 144 is 1 point on the old draft chart rofl, we gave away our 7th probably.

TheDeuce · 04-27-2008, 01:24 PM

ESPN's draft cast still has us with a 5th and a 6th. Means that we gave up our 7th rounder.

04-27-2008, 01:24 PM	#1
NolaBama Saints Faithful Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 20	Re: Saints trade up for DeMario Pressley This year's 7

04-27-2008, 01:24 PM	#2
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Saints trade up for DeMario Pressley I dont understand this pick; unless they are sending signals they will release or trade Hollis Thomas. It make sense to trade/ release to sign Will Smith; if I was th bengals I will be ready to pounce on Hollis

04-27-2008, 01:27 PM	#3
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: Saints trade up for DeMario Pressley I'm not too thrilled about another DT. Looking for a fresh new LB. But, at least it was on the D.

04-27-2008, 01:30 PM	#4
BlueDevil1978 Linebacker Forever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Picayune, MS Posts: 130	Re: Saints trade up for DeMario Pressley You know my pain - another draft going by, no LB. But, they say that a LB's best friend is a sturdy DT stuffing the middle

04-27-2008, 01:31 PM	#5
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Saints trade up for DeMario Pressley He had a third/fourth rd grade, so it was a good value pick.

04-27-2008, 01:34 PM	#6
lsutigerfan 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: born And raised in NOLA, now live in Los Angeles Posts: 811	Re: Saints trade up for DeMario Pressley Letsget Jonathan Goff with out next pick

04-27-2008, 01:05 PM	#7
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04-27-2008, 01:06 PM	#8
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: on the board in 9 picks, who do we take? DeMario Pressley, North Carolina St., 6031, 301, 5.14 Pressley is the last left of the NCS defensive front that featured Mario Williams, Manny Lawson, John McCargo and Tank Tyler. He is an interesting player. His size and bulk are excellent. His upper body development is impressive, with a wide back, broad shoulders, long reach and large hands. Excellent athleticism, good speed and quickness. Does a nice job in pursuit and has a burst to close and does a good job of shedding blocks. Can penetrate and wreak havoc in the backfield. Explosive off the ball with a great first step. Hard worker who takes to tough coaching and proved last year that he was willing to play through pain. More of a three-tech lineman who might fit better as a 3-4 defensive end, as he has the initial step and angle ability to cause havoc when given a free lane He is slow to make his reads and lacks the lower body strength to stack and control at the line of scrimmage. A rash of recent injury issues that will need further medical evaluation. Ok I have to give this kid a flyer on a year of coaching and a badge of honor for toughness. He dealt with wrist, toe and knee injuries the past couple of years. He is listed as a bit of an underachiever but an interesting prospect. That makes me really wonder about these reviews. 2006: Suffered a left big toe fracture in March camp … dislocated his left wrist vs. North Carolina (11/18), undergoing surgery that day to have pins placed in his hand. 2007: Again broke his big toes in March drills. Suffered a left elbow injury that resulted in three ligament tears during State's second scrimmage in August camp. Pressley still started State's season opener against Central Florida. Pressley later had some torn meniscus tissue during practice. Missed two games and was back on the field. Guts alone is reason enough to consider drafting this man
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