5th Round - Best Player Available?

foreverfan · 04-27-2008, 03:20 PM

According to New Era Scouting, the Saints drafted two players in round 5 that should have went in round 3.

New Era Scouting » Value Boards

They have DeMario Pressley as the 11th best DT. New Era Scouting

They have Carl Nicks as the 11th best OT. New Era Scouting

I don't see how either of these two player make the roster.
Looks like these two are practice squad players.
They maybe able to play in a year or two.

I must say that I'm impressed how the Saints haven't drafted any skill players and really have decided to bolster the defense. I really didn't think Peyton could control himself. My cats/hats off to him.

LordOfEntropy · 04-27-2008, 03:22 PM

I like the Carl Nicks pick. But I don't like the Pressley pick. We had to give up an additional pick to get Pressley, but he can't play the nose. Ahtyba Rubin can, and would've been a better pick at DT, given our team needs and situation.

foreverfan · 04-27-2008, 03:25 PM

What did we give up for Pressley?

TheDeuce · 04-27-2008, 03:27 PM

Just a 7th rounder. I like both picks. Nicks adds depth to the offensive line and could be coached into a solid starter. Pressley injects some youth and athleticism into an aging and not very active defensive tackle group. I personally think he will be a solid sub for Ellis when he needs a blow.

LordOfEntropy · 04-27-2008, 03:32 PM

I personally think he will be a solid sub for Ellis when he needs a blow.

I believe that too. But we've already go that player in Bryan Young.

pakowitz · 04-27-2008, 05:27 PM

bryan young was a disappointment last year and he will likely not be around after this upcoming season..

jeanpierre · 04-27-2008, 05:33 PM

Pressley is a good pick in so far as in a 4-3 you don't need a Nose Tackle except for Goal Line D and even then you've got Ellis; remember short, stout DT are suppose to get under and push big OL and occupy single gaps, 3-4 is where you need those big guys...

04-27-2008, 03:20 PM	#1
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	5th Round - Best Player Available? According to New Era Scouting, the Saints drafted two players in round 5 that should have went in round 3. New Era Scouting » Value Boards They have DeMario Pressley as the 11th best DT. New Era Scouting They have Carl Nicks as the 11th best OT. New Era Scouting I don't see how either of these two player make the roster. Looks like these two are practice squad players. They maybe able to play in a year or two. I must say that I'm impressed how the Saints haven't drafted any skill players and really have decided to bolster the defense. I really didn't think Peyton could control himself. My cats/hats off to him.
	2019 Death of a Parrot. Last edited by foreverfan; 04-27-2008 at 03:24 PM..

04-27-2008, 03:22 PM	#2
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: 5th Round - Best Player Available? I like the Carl Nicks pick. But I don't like the Pressley pick. We had to give up an additional pick to get Pressley, but he can't play the nose. Ahtyba Rubin can, and would've been a better pick at DT, given our team needs and situation.

04-27-2008, 03:25 PM	#3
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 5th Round - Best Player Available? What did we give up for Pressley?

04-27-2008, 03:27 PM	#4
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: 5th Round - Best Player Available? Just a 7th rounder. I like both picks. Nicks adds depth to the offensive line and could be coached into a solid starter. Pressley injects some youth and athleticism into an aging and not very active defensive tackle group. I personally think he will be a solid sub for Ellis when he needs a blow.
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928

04-27-2008, 03:32 PM	#5
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: 5th Round - Best Player Available? I personally think he will be a solid sub for Ellis when he needs a blow. I believe that too. But we've already go that player in Bryan Young.

Latest Blogs
2023 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Last Blog: 08-01-2023 By: MarchingOn Puck the Fro Browl! Last Blog: 02-05-2023 By: neugey CFP: "Just Keep Doing What You're Doing" Last Blog: 12-08-2022 By: neugey

04-27-2008, 05:27 PM	#6
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Re: 5th Round - Best Player Available? bryan young was a disappointment last year and he will likely not be around after this upcoming season..

04-27-2008, 05:33 PM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 5th Round - Best Player Available? Pressley is a good pick in so far as in a 4-3 you don't need a Nose Tackle except for Goal Line D and even then you've got Ellis; remember short, stout DT are suppose to get under and push big OL and occupy single gaps, 3-4 is where you need those big guys...