2008 NFL Draft Picks:
 

7. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
Nice job by the Saints trading up ahead of the Bengals. Given Cincinnati's draft history and ineptitude, I doubt they would have drafted Sedrick Ellis, but you never know. New Orleans fans have to love the monstrous beast the team added to its defensive line. (Pick Grade: A)

40. Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana
Tracy Porter was listed as a first-round prospect in some mocks, so the Saints got tremendous value at 40 at a position of need. More importantly, Porter actually fits the team's system. (Pick Grade: A)

144. DeMario Pressley, DT, N.C. State
The Saints needed all the defensive line help they could get going into the draft. They acquired two talented tackles. DeMario Pressley, projected to go in the third round, is a bargain in the fifth. (Pick Grade: A)

164. Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska
The Saints have established that they're one of the few teams in the NFL that actually know what they're doing. This is the biggest steal in the draft. Matt McGuire had Carl Nicks in the first. I had Nicks very early in the second. New Orleans just drafted a winner in the fifth round. (Pick Grade: A)

178. Taylor Mehlhalff, K, Wisconsin
Good to see the Saints don't plan on counting on Martin Gramatica. (Pick Grade: A)

237. Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan
Like Steve Johnson, this is a seventh-round receiver taken three rounds too late. An absolute steal for the Saints. (Pick Grade: A)



WalterFootball.com: 2008 Offseason Page - New Orleans Saints - Team Needs, Season Preview, Free Agents, Salary Cap

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IMO

Ellis: A+...nothing to add that hasn't already been said.

Porter: B..greta ball skills and will contribute early in nickel and dime sets.

Pressley: B-...not fully sold but I trust our scounts/front office/coaching staff.

Nicks: B...what a beast, youtube his name, with proper coaching he could be a great RT.

Kicker: F...could have picked him up in FA and drfted an OLB like Highsmith.

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BTW, please excuse the spelling, blame Miller Lite!!!

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Don't be surprise, barring injury, if Porter isn't starting by Week 4-5, if Gay slides to Safety or a DB is traded...

Walter gives us Straight A's
 

New Orleans Saints (Last Year: 7-9)

2008 NFL Draft Picks:

7. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
Nice job by the Saints trading up ahead of the Bengals. Given Cincinnati's draft history and ineptitude, I doubt they would have drafted Sedrick Ellis, but you never know. New Orleans fans have to love the monstrous beast the team added to its defensive line. (Pick Grade: A)

40. Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana
Tracy Porter was listed as a first-round prospect in some mocks, so the Saints got tremendous value at 40 at a position of need. More importantly, Porter actually fits the team's system. (Pick Grade: A)

144. DeMario Pressley, DT, N.C. State
The Saints needed all the defensive line help they could get going into the draft. They acquired two talented tackles. DeMario Pressley, projected to go in the third round, is a bargain in the fifth. (Pick Grade: A)

164. Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska
The Saints have established that they're one of the few teams in the NFL that actually know what they're doing. This is the biggest steal in the draft. Matt McGuire had Carl Nicks in the first. I had Nicks very early in the second. New Orleans just drafted a winner in the fifth round. (Pick Grade: A)

178. Taylor Mehlhalff, K, Wisconsin
Good to see the Saints don't plan on counting on Martin Gramatica. (Pick Grade: A)

Walter has become a popular site here so here is what they think of the draft
WalterFootball.com: 2008 Offseason Page - New Orleans Saints - Team Needs, Season Preview, Free Agents, Salary Cap

A+ grade for the saints draft??
 

2008 NFL Draft Picks:

7. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
Nice job by the Saints trading up ahead of the Bengals. Given Cincinnati's draft history and ineptitude, I doubt they would have drafted Sedrick Ellis, but you never know. New Orleans fans have to love the monstrous beast the team added to its defensive line. (Pick Grade: A)

40. Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana
Tracy Porter was listed as a first-round prospect in some mocks, so the Saints got tremendous value at 40 at a position of need. More importantly, Porter actually fits the team's system. (Pick Grade: A)

144. DeMario Pressley, DT, N.C. State
The Saints needed all the defensive line help they could get going into the draft. They acquired two talented tackles. DeMario Pressley, projected to go in the third round, is a bargain in the fifth. (Pick Grade: A)

164. Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska
The Saints have established that they're one of the few teams in the NFL that actually know what they're doing. This is the biggest steal in the draft. Matt McGuire had Carl Nicks in the first. I had Nicks very early in the second. New Orleans just drafted a winner in the fifth round. (Pick Grade: A)

178. Taylor Mehlhalff, K, Wisconsin
Good to see the Saints don't plan on counting on Martin Gramatica. (Pick Grade: A)

WalterFootball.com: 2008 Offseason Page - New Orleans Saints - Team Needs, Season Preview, Free Agents, Salary Cap

Re: Walter gives us Straight A's
 

just beat me to it

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Hey Q did the analysis come for Walter Football? I thought I'd seen some of those comments already, just curious?

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yea it did... i just posted the same thing.. didnt notice until u said something about it

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great analysis and picks, even the kicker. It wasn't Serna but I'm happy about it all.

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he would've been drafted lol. the kicker.

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I love Ellis and give the pick a A+.

I think Porter is a nice pick, I would rate it a solid B because of some questions about his toughness, the ?'s about his tackling are silly, he had 80+tackles last season.

Pressley is another young beast in the middle to add PRESSURE to the opposing OB which we all know will go a long way in improving our secondary. I rate the pick a solid B.

Nicks is a beast, he is 6'5" and a house of a man, if he is coached up he could be our starting RT this season, I grade it an A.

Mehlhaff, I rate this an F, I think we could have scooped him in FA. This pick should have been an OLB or S.

Just my 2 cents....Steveo

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Ellis-A

Porter-A

Pressley-B

Nicks-A+

Kicker-C

Arrington-B

Overall draft-A minus

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i am very happy with this draft...
the kicker is questionable, but besides that i think the saints came away with possibly 3-5 players that could be starting by the end of the year (ellis, porter, pressley, nicks and mehlhaff)...ellis and nicks will start by the end of the year

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I think Ellis will start in game one against Tampa!

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Why you so high on nicks which i like and whos job do you think he takes?

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If the kicker turns out to end our inconsistency since we let Carney leave, then I'll give it a B. No one was suprised that he was drafted, just that he was the first kicker off the board.

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No ones jog this year. Stinch is a UFA after next year. Lets see what happens. Besides I see him doing time at OG also. Next year at the latest I think we will see the OL suffled around. Good pick