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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by stockman311 Our offense was first in the league last year and has basically lost no one. Why on earth would we need to draft anyone on that side of the ball except maybe a backup OL in ...

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Old 03-08-2010, 12:34 PM   #181
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Re: 2010 NFL Draft

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Our offense was first in the league last year and has basically lost no one. Why on earth would we need to draft anyone on that side of the ball except maybe a backup OL in the later rounds?
SO why not protect your offense by drafting players who fit?

Injuries happen and when certain players go down, we can be screwed, namely O linemen, RB, TE, QB (if Brees goes down we're screwed anyway)


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Why not try to keep upgrading your weak spot? Your defense.
Okay, specifically our biggest weak spot was the middle of our DL. That's one pick. We could lose Sharper, that's two. Outside of that we need DL depth and another OLB (if Arnoux doesn't start).

That leaves picks and UDFA's (which we seem to have the most success with).

Just don't be disappointed or surprised if we pick offense - We probably need it.
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Old 03-08-2010, 12:43 PM   #182
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I didn't say we wouldn't take an offensive player in the draft. I just said it won't be on Day 1 or Day 2 of the 3 Day draft.
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Old 03-08-2010, 01:08 PM   #183
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I think we could use a young backup offensive lineman and may need to draft someone who can replace Goodwin as I think he becomes a FA next year. Also, if an offensive player falls and is a steal at one of the Saints picks, I wouldnt mind them selecting a WR, TE, OL if they are a great value pick.
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Old 03-08-2010, 01:14 PM   #184
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At #32, someone on Offense slipping that far to outvalue our need at D, AND doesn't have a character issue is extremely remote.
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Old 03-08-2010, 02:04 PM   #185
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if this draft pans out like most Payton drafts then the Saints will take BPA in the first couple rounds, a middle round offensive lineman and then take a chance on small school standouts .... lets see how right I am come April 21
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Old 03-08-2010, 02:11 PM   #186
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At #32, someone on Offense slipping that far to outvalue our need at D, AND doesn't have a character issue is extremely remote.
You mean like Carl Nicks, or Jahri Evans or Marques Colston or Pierre Thomas?

I'm not saying we will pick O in 1st round, but don't be surprised if we do. Especially if the value of the offensive player outweighs the value of the defensive player at #32.
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Old 03-08-2010, 02:16 PM   #187
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You mean like Carl Nicks, or Jahri Evans or Marques Colston or Pierre Thomas?

I'm not saying we will pick O in 1st round, but don't be surprised if we do. Especially if the value of the offensive player outweighs the value of the defensive player at #32.
We didn't draft any of those players at #32. In fact we passed on all of them MULTIPLE times. I'm not saying we won't find diamonds in the rough again. I'm saying at pick number 32 of this years draft, I am 99.9% certain we are going to take a defensive player with that pick. The draft is too loaded this year on that side of the ball and that is the side of the ball that we need the most help. If CJ Spiller is sitting there for some odd reason at #32 do we take him? I hope not. I hope the front office could find a dance partner to trade down with. BPA sounds good in theory if you have a young and or crappy team, but when you are a loaded Superbowl champion you take BPA at your areas of need which are DE, OLB, DT this year.
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Old 03-08-2010, 02:22 PM   #188
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Those guys were talented enough was my point.

I agree (and i hope) that we go DT/DE w #32.
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Old 03-08-2010, 03:03 PM   #189
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At #32, someone on Offense slipping that far to outvalue our need at D, AND doesn't have a character issue is extremely remote.
Wasnt referring to pick 32 specifically. Could be any round, but they will draft smart and that means drafting for value over reaching for need.
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I could see an offensive player at 32..if it is the BPA...although i hope we go D..but you never know who will be sitting there..
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