who was the steal in our draft?

ssmitty · 05-02-2008, 04:49 AM

looking back in the 5th round, carl nicks gets my nod....
in a lot of mock drafts i looked at, he was going in the first, 2nd, and 3rd rounds.........more 1st and 2nds than 3rds........
as far as issues, getting in trouble at a college party is deep down the list..
maybe, just maybe, this will be one of the many bright spots in our draft.

thesaintsfan · 05-02-2008, 05:11 AM

I think you nailed it ssmitty, Carl Nicks seems like he was a super steal. I keep saying it but Mayock called him the best run blocker in the entire draft. What makes the pick even better is the fact that we need a mauler type run blocking RT IMHO. I have never been a Stinch fan and I never will be. Stinch is a smart player but he's soft. We needed a big nasty like Nicks. Even if he can't play RT at the NFL level he could slide down to guard and be a force. I'm not worried about his character. Anybody who read my posts concerning Shockey and Pacman knows that I don't mind character issues if the player in question can flat out play.

Is it just me or is anybody else really excited about our OL this year? Even though we lost Faine I still think we'll have one of the top 5 lines in the league.

iceshack149 · 05-02-2008, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by thesaintsfan

I think you nailed it ssmitty, Carl Nicks seems like he was a super steal. I keep saying it but Mayock called him the best run blocker in the entire draft. What makes the pick even better is the fact that we need a mauler type run blocking RT IMHO. I have never been a Stinch fan and I never will be. Stinch is a smart player but he's soft. We needed a big nasty like Nicks. Even if he can't play RT at the NFL level he could slide down to guard and be a force. I'm not worried about his character. Anybody who read my posts concerning Shockey and Pacman knows that I don't mind character issues if the player in question can flat out play.

Is it just me or is anybody else really excited about our OL this year? Even though we lost Faine I still think we'll have one of the top 5 lines in the league.

I hope to see some changes on the O-line this year. Nicks has some good upside and Bushrod may be an option to start at RT. I also wouldn't mind seeing Alleman push for Nesbits spot.

JKool · 05-02-2008, 09:06 AM

We really, really need a Center IMO. I think Nesbit may make the move to C, especially if one of these new kids can make a start of his NFL career at G.

mighty12 · 05-02-2008, 09:18 AM

The steal was moving up and taking Ellis because we literally stole him from Cincy.

BRSaintsFan · 05-02-2008, 09:21 AM

Pressley....just a notch below Dorsey and Ellis talent wise...when motivated, he is a force

gandhi1007 · 05-02-2008, 09:37 AM

I have to say Nicks, because he is a road grader. If Pressley can stay healthy & motivated, he will be the steal. He is a beast when healthy!

ScottF · 05-02-2008, 03:15 PM

I think Arrington makes the team. He has a ton of potential; we'll see his motivation soon. Nicks will definitely lead to at least a great battle at backup.

I am on the fence about Pressley.

hagan714 · 05-02-2008, 03:17 PM

Rounds 1, 2, 5a, 5b all were steals. The 6th was ok because it did fit an area of need. The 7th was a steal. I really like this draft.

SmashMouth · 05-02-2008, 06:11 PM

errr... the kicker .... what's his name again?

05-02-2008, 04:49 AM	#1
ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	who was the steal in our draft? looking back in the 5th round, carl nicks gets my nod.... in a lot of mock drafts i looked at, he was going in the first, 2nd, and 3rd rounds.........more 1st and 2nds than 3rds........ as far as issues, getting in trouble at a college party is deep down the list.. maybe, just maybe, this will be one of the many bright spots in our draft.
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05-02-2008, 05:11 AM	#2
thesaintsfan The Real Deal Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 174	Re: who was the steal in our draft? I think you nailed it ssmitty, Carl Nicks seems like he was a super steal. I keep saying it but Mayock called him the best run blocker in the entire draft. What makes the pick even better is the fact that we need a mauler type run blocking RT IMHO. I have never been a Stinch fan and I never will be. Stinch is a smart player but he's soft. We needed a big nasty like Nicks. Even if he can't play RT at the NFL level he could slide down to guard and be a force. I'm not worried about his character. Anybody who read my posts concerning Shockey and Pacman knows that I don't mind character issues if the player in question can flat out play. Is it just me or is anybody else really excited about our OL this year? Even though we lost Faine I still think we'll have one of the top 5 lines in the league.
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05-02-2008, 05:49 AM	#3
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,299 Blog Entries: 1	Re: who was the steal in our draft? Originally Posted by thesaintsfan I think you nailed it ssmitty, Carl Nicks seems like he was a super steal. I keep saying it but Mayock called him the best run blocker in the entire draft. What makes the pick even better is the fact that we need a mauler type run blocking RT IMHO. I have never been a Stinch fan and I never will be. Stinch is a smart player but he's soft. We needed a big nasty like Nicks. Even if he can't play RT at the NFL level he could slide down to guard and be a force. I'm not worried about his character. Anybody who read my posts concerning Shockey and Pacman knows that I don't mind character issues if the player in question can flat out play. Is it just me or is anybody else really excited about our OL this year? Even though we lost Faine I still think we'll have one of the top 5 lines in the league. I hope to see some changes on the O-line this year. Nicks has some good upside and Bushrod may be an option to start at RT. I also wouldn't mind seeing Alleman push for Nesbits spot.

05-02-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
JKool 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,423	Re: who was the steal in our draft? We really, really need a Center IMO. I think Nesbit may make the move to C, especially if one of these new kids can make a start of his NFL career at G.

05-02-2008, 09:18 AM	#5
mighty12 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 980 Blog Entries: 1	Re: who was the steal in our draft? The steal was moving up and taking Ellis because we literally stole him from Cincy.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: who was the steal in our draft? I think Arrington makes the team. He has a ton of potential; we'll see his motivation soon. Nicks will definitely lead to at least a great battle at backup. I am on the fence about Pressley.

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