TheDeuce

I agree that getting a OLB or DT would have been nice early on, but I'm guessing at #32 they didn't have a OLB or DT rated high enough to pick there. Also remember last season when we had a few injuries in the defensive backfield that we were signing dudes off the street. This gives us great depth and a lot of young talent. There were years when we had the worst secondary in the NFL, that's far from true now.

The second round pick was a great pick, IMO. Stud LTs are such an important part of a team's success. Protecting Brees should be priority #1 and we helped that.

The TE pick I don't really agree with. I think Shockey and Thomas gave us a lot of production from that position last year, plus I believe Miller is coming back this season. Don't really understand taking the TE when we could have used an OLB.

Al Woods has a lot of talent. Played at a small high school, never redshirted, got thrown right into the mix of playing in the SEC right away, and got better with time. His senior season was by far his best. I think that he's got a lot of athletic ability, and with some more coaching, could be a good DT for us.

TheDeuce

That's a sad way to look at it... what about the guys who don't use steroids or HGH? Where's the integrity? There should be a level playing field, and guys who take banned substances deserve what they get (and IMO, should get tougher punishments).

I'm not being naive either, I know that there are other players who use. But this is America, you're innocent until proven guilty. Merriman has been proven guilty. He cheated. He knowingly took STEROIDS (not a miscellaneous banned substance, but STEROIDS). He did it to gain an advantage on other people.

ArmySaintFan

LOL...how many years ago did Merriman get in trouble for this...like 3 or 4 wasn't it?? give the guy a break! and the other issues wasn't shockey supposed to be a trouble maker as well? he has done alright....I am all for giving Merriman a chance to get his Career back on track...

TheEnigma

I hope this is true, I have been hoping that we get him.

FatCitySaint

ummmmmm...I'm not sold that SM will be able to be as good in a 4-3 as in the 3-4!!! He will have to do more than just rush the passer you know???