2010 NFL Draft

saintsfan1976 · 03-08-2010, 12:34 PM

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 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)

Originally Posted by stockman311

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.

stockman311 · 03-08-2010, 12:43 PM

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.

BRSaintsFan · 03-08-2010, 01:08 PM

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.

stockman311 · 03-08-2010, 01:14 PM

At #32, someone on Offense slipping that far to outvalue our need at D, AND doesn't have a character issue is extremely remote.

RaginCajun83 · 03-08-2010, 02:04 PM

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

saintsfan1976 · 03-08-2010, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by stockman311

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.

stockman311 · 03-08-2010, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

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.

saintsfan1976 · 03-08-2010, 02:22 PM

Those guys were talented enough was my point.

I agree (and i hope) that we go DT/DE w #32.

BRSaintsFan · 03-08-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by stockman311

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.

strato · 03-08-2010, 03:08 PM

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..

03-08-2010, 12:34 PM	#181
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2010 NFL Draft 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 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) Originally Posted by stockman311 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.

03-08-2010, 12:43 PM	#182
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: 2010 NFL Draft 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.

03-08-2010, 01:08 PM	#183
BRSaintsFan 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 449	Re: 2010 NFL Draft 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.

03-08-2010, 01:14 PM	#184
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: 2010 NFL Draft At #32, someone on Offense slipping that far to outvalue our need at D, AND doesn't have a character issue is extremely remote.

03-08-2010, 02:04 PM	#185
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: 2010 NFL Draft 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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03-08-2010, 02:11 PM	#186
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2010 NFL Draft Originally Posted by stockman311 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.

03-08-2010, 02:16 PM	#187
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: 2010 NFL Draft Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 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.

03-08-2010, 02:22 PM	#188
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2010 NFL Draft Those guys were talented enough was my point. I agree (and i hope) that we go DT/DE w #32.

03-08-2010, 03:03 PM	#189
BRSaintsFan 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 449	Re: 2010 NFL Draft Originally Posted by stockman311 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.

03-08-2010, 03:08 PM	#190
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: 2010 NFL Draft 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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