Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints

QBREES9 · 04-07-2010, 08:22 PM

The New Orleans Saints’ top needs are defensive line and linebacker, and 2010 marks a very deep draft at defensive line.

But the big men up front on defense will get picked off fast in round one.

Defensive tackles Ndamukong Suh and Gerard McCoy will come off the board in the top 3 of this draft.

Defensive ends Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech, Jason Pierre-Paul of South Florida and Brandon Graham of Michigan, will all be gone for the Saints select at number 32.

Carlos Dunlap, a defensive end from Florida, Everson Griffen, defensive end out of USC and Sergio Kindle, a defensive end /linebacker from Texas will also probably not make it to the end of the round.

Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, the Saints selection on many mock drafts, will probably be picked in the 20’s.

So who is left if they take the top player on their board and also try to fill a need?

There is a chance for three defensive lineman to make it to #32. Jared Odrick (DT-DE Penn State) would be a fine selection if he slides down to New Orleans. He is a versatile lineman who can project to both defensive tackle and defensive end.

Odrick has a non-stop motor, plays hard the whole game and has the height and long arms scouts like. He plays as a one gap penetrating tackle who can rush the passer from the inside but will chase and pursue.

Other linemen who have a chance to slide to 32 are Jerry Hughes, a defensive end/linebacker hybrid. He is a 260 pound prospect from TCU. A good pass rusher off the edge, Hughes has a burst to the quarterback. He works hard in the weight room, has very strong legs and can squat 700 pounds. Hughes should excel on special teams as well.

Brian Price, another defensive tackle, has a chance to get to #32. At 6-foot-2 and 300 pounds from UCLA, he is strong and powerful who will break into the opponent’s backfield and cause problems.

Price is a quick and agile big man who is a junior coming out early but has been productive against good college competition since his freshman season. He plays with a low center of gravity. He needs to stay in better condition though since he seems to get tired and lose stamina late in the game.

If all these linemen are gone, a linebacker like Daryl Washington (6-2, 225 from TCU) is projected to go at the end of round 1 or early in round 2. He is one of the better pass coverage linebackers in this draft.

Ricky Sapp (6-3 ½ 243 out of Clemson) is another outside linebacker with fine pass rush ability.

Sapp played defensive end in college but may move to linebacker since he is athletic enough to drop into pass coverage as well.

Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints

Danno · 04-07-2010, 08:29 PM

I never thought I'd say this... but Pat Yasinkas said it best about our DT situation...

"If the Saints put a decent draft pick or a mid-level free agent next to a healthy Sedrick Ellis, there’s no glaring need."

I agree 100%.

BPA at DE/DT/OLB/TE/CB/FS/SS/OC is the way to go. We have numerous options.

The 1st commandment in the book of smart drafting...

THOU SHALT NOT REACH!!!!

QBREES9 · 04-07-2010, 08:40 PM

Thats want the do BPA, you missed running back Toby Gerhart.

Danno · 04-07-2010, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Thats want the do BPA, you missed running back Toby Gerhart.

Typing in the dark again? LOL!!!

I know what you mean. If TG is there at 32 and the best OLB/DT/DE's are gone, I have absolutely NO PROBLEM with that pick at all. None whatsoever.

In fact, I've been wanting a guy like him since we drafted twinkle toes.

exile · 04-07-2010, 08:58 PM

I've heard a few comments about Price being a lazy player. If that's true pass. Jerry Hughes may actually be just as promising as Weatherspoon but if either is there at #32 then snatch them quicker than a cajun getting back in a draft beer line.

strato · 04-07-2010, 09:02 PM

Hughes...

CantonLegend · 04-08-2010, 12:17 AM

i heard theres a pretty good DT from alabama coming out this year but i cant remember his name

hitta · 04-08-2010, 12:33 AM

I think Weatherspoon is going to be the guy. It looks like we are trying to shore up the line in free agency. The draft is so deep in D-Line talent, that waiting to the second round to draft a DT may not be a bad idea.

Also to note, does anyone else think Weatherspoon looks like LT. His face is like identical.

SmashMouth · 04-08-2010, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by hitta

I think Weatherspoon is going to be the guy. It looks like we are trying to shore up the line in free agency. The draft is so deep in D-Line talent, that waiting to the second round to draft a DT may not be a bad idea.

Also to note, does anyone else think Weatherspoon looks like LT. His face is like identical.

Is it him?

hagan714 · 04-08-2010, 06:10 AM

at 32 bpa is CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers if no one falls.

I say the saints trade back and land Linval Joseph, NT, East Carolina. The dude is sky rocketing right now. at 6-4, 319, 39 bench press reps, 31.5-inch vertical and he ran a 4.93 40 at his Pro Day. He is now a mid to late second rounder. He now is in the mix with Cody and Thomas, which is were he belonged.

04-07-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints’ top needs are defensive line and linebacker, and 2010 marks a very deep draft at defensive line. But the big men up front on defense will get picked off fast in round one. Defensive tackles Ndamukong Suh and Gerard McCoy will come off the board in the top 3 of this draft. Defensive ends Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech, Jason Pierre-Paul of South Florida and Brandon Graham of Michigan, will all be gone for the Saints select at number 32. Carlos Dunlap, a defensive end from Florida, Everson Griffen, defensive end out of USC and Sergio Kindle, a defensive end /linebacker from Texas will also probably not make it to the end of the round. Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, the Saints selection on many mock drafts, will probably be picked in the 20’s. So who is left if they take the top player on their board and also try to fill a need? There is a chance for three defensive lineman to make it to #32. Jared Odrick (DT-DE Penn State) would be a fine selection if he slides down to New Orleans. He is a versatile lineman who can project to both defensive tackle and defensive end. Odrick has a non-stop motor, plays hard the whole game and has the height and long arms scouts like. He plays as a one gap penetrating tackle who can rush the passer from the inside but will chase and pursue. Other linemen who have a chance to slide to 32 are Jerry Hughes, a defensive end/linebacker hybrid. He is a 260 pound prospect from TCU. A good pass rusher off the edge, Hughes has a burst to the quarterback. He works hard in the weight room, has very strong legs and can squat 700 pounds. Hughes should excel on special teams as well. Brian Price, another defensive tackle, has a chance to get to #32. At 6-foot-2 and 300 pounds from UCLA, he is strong and powerful who will break into the opponent’s backfield and cause problems. Price is a quick and agile big man who is a junior coming out early but has been productive against good college competition since his freshman season. He plays with a low center of gravity. He needs to stay in better condition though since he seems to get tired and lose stamina late in the game. If all these linemen are gone, a linebacker like Daryl Washington (6-2, 225 from TCU) is projected to go at the end of round 1 or early in round 2. He is one of the better pass coverage linebackers in this draft. Ricky Sapp (6-3 ½ 243 out of Clemson) is another outside linebacker with fine pass rush ability. Sapp played defensive end in college but may move to linebacker since he is athletic enough to drop into pass coverage as well. Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints
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04-07-2010, 08:29 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,761	Re: Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints I never thought I'd say this... but Pat Yasinkas said it best about our DT situation... "If the Saints put a decent draft pick or a mid-level free agent next to a healthy Sedrick Ellis, there’s no glaring need." I agree 100%. BPA at DE/DT/OLB/TE/CB/FS/SS/OC is the way to go. We have numerous options. The 1st commandment in the book of smart drafting... THOU SHALT NOT REACH!!!!

04-07-2010, 08:46 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,761	Re: Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by QBREES9 Thats want the do BPA, you missed running back Toby Gerhart. Typing in the dark again? LOL!!! I know what you mean. If TG is there at 32 and the best OLB/DT/DE's are gone, I have absolutely NO PROBLEM with that pick at all. None whatsoever. In fact, I've been wanting a guy like him since we drafted twinkle toes.

04-07-2010, 08:58 PM	#5
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints I've heard a few comments about Price being a lazy player. If that's true pass. Jerry Hughes may actually be just as promising as Weatherspoon but if either is there at #32 then snatch them quicker than a cajun getting back in a draft beer line.
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04-07-2010, 08:40 PM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints Thats want the do BPA, you missed running back Toby Gerhart.

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CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints i heard theres a pretty good DT from alabama coming out this year but i cant remember his name

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hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,348	Re: Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints I think Weatherspoon is going to be the guy. It looks like we are trying to shore up the line in free agency. The draft is so deep in D-Line talent, that waiting to the second round to draft a DT may not be a bad idea. Also to note, does anyone else think Weatherspoon looks like LT. His face is like identical.
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,272 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by hitta I think Weatherspoon is going to be the guy. It looks like we are trying to shore up the line in free agency. The draft is so deep in D-Line talent, that waiting to the second round to draft a DT may not be a bad idea. Also to note, does anyone else think Weatherspoon looks like LT. His face is like identical. Is it him?

04-08-2010, 06:10 AM	#10
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Potential 1st round picks for World Champion New Orleans Saints at 32 bpa is CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers if no one falls. I say the saints trade back and land Linval Joseph, NT, East Carolina. The dude is sky rocketing right now. at 6-4, 319, 39 bench press reps, 31.5-inch vertical and he ran a 4.93 40 at his Pro Day. He is now a mid to late second rounder. He now is in the mix with Cody and Thomas, which is were he belonged.