Saints have needs as draft nears

Danno · 04-18-2010, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Yeah Toby Gerhart in the second

Toby will probably be gone before our 1st round selection.

One of my pet peeves is "no way he'll be there when we pick", but this is one I feel pretty strongly about. He's probably the 2nd best RB in this draft after Spiller, so I doubt he's available at 64.

Although... NFLDRAFTSCOUT ( a fairly accurate site) has him as the 85th best player and the 7th best RB.

Hmmm. I'd absolutely love a PT/Gerhart combo in the backfield. We could trade or cut twinkle toes 2 seconds after the selection.

Now that I think about it, Ben Tate and PT would be awesome too.

RockyMountainSaint · 04-18-2010, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Hmmm. I'd absolutely love a PT/Gerhart combo in the backfield. We could trade or cut twinkle toes 2 seconds after the selection.

Not. Gonna. Happen.

Payton LOVES Twinkle Toes.

Somehow Reggie hijacked yet another thread!

FatCitySaint · 04-18-2010, 03:26 PM

You guys wanting to get rid of Reggie need to get over it!!!! He isn't going anywhere and rightfully so!!! The dude is a playmaker and when he is on the field we are that next snap away from putting six on the board from anywhere on the field!

Reggie makes our chances of winning another SB that much better....Why do some of you want to give that away????

I think some of you have to much of a "one track mind". If you would stop trying to imagine Reggie as something he is never going to be, which is a bruising down hill runner, and take him for what he is, which is an electrifying playmaker from anywhere on the field, you could then maybe realize what we have in him and appreciate him a bit more perhaps!

st thomas · 04-18-2010, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by FatCitySaint

You guys wanting to get rid of Reggie need to get over it!!!! He isn't going anywhere and rightfully so!!! The dude is a playmaker and when he is on the field we are that next snap away from putting six on the board from anywhere on the field!

Reggie makes our chances of winning another SB that much better....Why do some of you want to give that away????

I think some of you have to much of a "one track mind". If you would stop trying to imagine Reggie as something he is never going to be, which is a bruising down hill runner, and take him for what he is, which is an electrifying playmaker from anywhere on the field, you could then maybe realize what we have in him and appreciate him a bit more perhaps!

your exactly right ,reggie is part of a super bowl champion team that will stay together(offense) like it or not. him going anywhere else in the nfl and try and be any different type of back will turn in a totally embarrasing and probably a career ending season.

poydras · 04-18-2010, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by FatCitySaint

You guys wanting to get rid of Reggie need to get over it!!!! He isn't going anywhere and rightfully so!!! The dude is a playmaker and when he is on the field we are that next snap away from putting six on the board from anywhere on the field!

Reggie makes our chances of winning another SB that much better....Why do some of you want to give that away????

I think some of you have to much of a "one track mind". If you would stop trying to imagine Reggie as something he is never going to be, which is a bruising down hill runner, and take him for what he is, which is an electrifying playmaker from anywhere on the field, you could then maybe realize what we have in him and appreciate him a bit more perhaps!

Absolutely! We don't have an offensive player that causes more headaches for opposing defensive coordinators than Reggie. He's not the only reason we won the Super Bowl this year but I don't think we would be drafting at #32 without him.

Rugby Saint II · 04-18-2010, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

Absolutely! We don't have an offensive player that causes more headaches for opposing defensive coordinators than Reggie. He's not the only reason we won the Super Bowl this year but I don't think we would be drafting at #32 without him.

Yeah!

Anyway, DT is my main focus.

CantonLegend · 04-18-2010, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Toby will probably be gone before our 1st round selection.

One of my pet peeves is "no way he'll be there when we pick", but this is one I feel pretty strongly about. He's probably the 2nd best RB in this draft after Spiller, so I doubt he's available at 64.

Although... NFLDRAFTSCOUT ( a fairly accurate site) has him as the 85th best player and the 7th best RB.

Hmmm. I'd absolutely love a PT/Gerhart combo in the backfield. We could trade or cut twinkle toes 2 seconds after the selection.

Now that I think about it, Ben Tate and PT would be awesome too.

gerhart is the 2nd best running back? what about ryan matthews who had nearly 75 less carries and only 70 less yards rushing

what about jonathan dwyer who provides a valuable assett as a short yardage back and can handle a full load?

what about jahvid best, dexter mccluster and joe mcknight?

gerhart isnt better than any of them

iceshack149 · 04-19-2010, 01:44 AM

I'm still not getting the idea that the Saints need a TE. Like RB, the Saints have some good options there. One could argue that every position on defense that isn't CB (man that's weird to state) could be upgraded before even thinking about any position on offense.

FatCitySaint · 04-19-2010, 04:06 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

One could argue that every position on defense that isn't CB (man that's weird to state) could be upgraded before even thinking about any position on offense.

And MLB, im sure you just forgot.

iceshack149 · 04-19-2010, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by FatCitySaint

And MLB, im sure you just forgot.

Yes I did. What a dope. I love Vilma.

saintsfan1976-

But depth at CB is needed.

Payton usually carries 4 TE's on the roster. We have Shockey, Thomas, Miller and... after that we drop off. As much as our coach uses the TE, I could see the need for another.

So which position needs more of an upgrade in your opinion, CB or TE?

04-18-2010, 02:59 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears Originally Posted by QBREES9 Yeah Toby Gerhart in the second Toby will probably be gone before our 1st round selection. One of my pet peeves is "no way he'll be there when we pick", but this is one I feel pretty strongly about. He's probably the 2nd best RB in this draft after Spiller, so I doubt he's available at 64. Although... NFLDRAFTSCOUT ( a fairly accurate site) has him as the 85th best player and the 7th best RB. Hmmm. I'd absolutely love a PT/Gerhart combo in the backfield. We could trade or cut twinkle toes 2 seconds after the selection. Now that I think about it, Ben Tate and PT would be awesome too.

04-18-2010, 03:18 PM	#2
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears Originally Posted by Danno Hmmm. I'd absolutely love a PT/Gerhart combo in the backfield. We could trade or cut twinkle toes 2 seconds after the selection. Not. Gonna. Happen. Payton LOVES Twinkle Toes. Somehow Reggie hijacked yet another thread!

04-18-2010, 03:26 PM	#3
FatCitySaint Where y'at baby Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville via Metry!!!! Posts: 191	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears You guys wanting to get rid of Reggie need to get over it!!!! He isn't going anywhere and rightfully so!!! The dude is a playmaker and when he is on the field we are that next snap away from putting six on the board from anywhere on the field! Reggie makes our chances of winning another SB that much better....Why do some of you want to give that away???? I think some of you have to much of a "one track mind". If you would stop trying to imagine Reggie as something he is never going to be, which is a bruising down hill runner, and take him for what he is, which is an electrifying playmaker from anywhere on the field, you could then maybe realize what we have in him and appreciate him a bit more perhaps!
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04-18-2010, 04:59 PM	#4
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears Originally Posted by FatCitySaint You guys wanting to get rid of Reggie need to get over it!!!! He isn't going anywhere and rightfully so!!! The dude is a playmaker and when he is on the field we are that next snap away from putting six on the board from anywhere on the field! Reggie makes our chances of winning another SB that much better....Why do some of you want to give that away???? I think some of you have to much of a "one track mind". If you would stop trying to imagine Reggie as something he is never going to be, which is a bruising down hill runner, and take him for what he is, which is an electrifying playmaker from anywhere on the field, you could then maybe realize what we have in him and appreciate him a bit more perhaps! your exactly right ,reggie is part of a super bowl champion team that will stay together(offense) like it or not. him going anywhere else in the nfl and try and be any different type of back will turn in a totally embarrasing and probably a career ending season.

04-18-2010, 05:20 PM	#5
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears Originally Posted by FatCitySaint You guys wanting to get rid of Reggie need to get over it!!!! He isn't going anywhere and rightfully so!!! The dude is a playmaker and when he is on the field we are that next snap away from putting six on the board from anywhere on the field! Reggie makes our chances of winning another SB that much better....Why do some of you want to give that away???? I think some of you have to much of a "one track mind". If you would stop trying to imagine Reggie as something he is never going to be, which is a bruising down hill runner, and take him for what he is, which is an electrifying playmaker from anywhere on the field, you could then maybe realize what we have in him and appreciate him a bit more perhaps! Absolutely! We don't have an offensive player that causes more headaches for opposing defensive coordinators than Reggie. He's not the only reason we won the Super Bowl this year but I don't think we would be drafting at #32 without him.

04-18-2010, 06:51 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,167	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears Originally Posted by poydras Absolutely! We don't have an offensive player that causes more headaches for opposing defensive coordinators than Reggie. He's not the only reason we won the Super Bowl this year but I don't think we would be drafting at #32 without him. Yeah! Anyway, DT is my main focus.

04-18-2010, 07:41 PM	#7
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears Originally Posted by Danno Toby will probably be gone before our 1st round selection. One of my pet peeves is "no way he'll be there when we pick", but this is one I feel pretty strongly about. He's probably the 2nd best RB in this draft after Spiller, so I doubt he's available at 64. Although... NFLDRAFTSCOUT ( a fairly accurate site) has him as the 85th best player and the 7th best RB. Hmmm. I'd absolutely love a PT/Gerhart combo in the backfield. We could trade or cut twinkle toes 2 seconds after the selection. Now that I think about it, Ben Tate and PT would be awesome too. gerhart is the 2nd best running back? what about ryan matthews who had nearly 75 less carries and only 70 less yards rushing what about jonathan dwyer who provides a valuable assett as a short yardage back and can handle a full load? what about jahvid best, dexter mccluster and joe mcknight? gerhart isnt better than any of them

04-19-2010, 01:44 AM	#8
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,426 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears I'm still not getting the idea that the Saints need a TE. Like RB, the Saints have some good options there. One could argue that every position on defense that isn't CB (man that's weird to state) could be upgraded before even thinking about any position on offense.

04-19-2010, 04:06 AM	#9
FatCitySaint Where y'at baby Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville via Metry!!!! Posts: 191	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears Originally Posted by iceshack149 One could argue that every position on defense that isn't CB (man that's weird to state) could be upgraded before even thinking about any position on offense. And MLB, im sure you just forgot.

04-19-2010, 12:30 PM	#10
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,426 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints have needs as draft nears Originally Posted by FatCitySaint And MLB, im sure you just forgot. Yes I did. What a dope. I love Vilma. saintsfan1976- But depth at CB is needed. Payton usually carries 4 TE's on the roster. We have Shockey, Thomas, Miller and... after that we drop off. As much as our coach uses the TE, I could see the need for another. So which position needs more of an upgrade in your opinion, CB or TE?