D_it_up

I know it's WAYYYYY too early to even be thinking about the 2011 Draft, and apparently Todd McShay didn't get the memo that the Saints are going to repeat. However, since this is on ESPN Insider, and I don't know who all is a subscriber (wast of my money, I tell ya), but I'm going to show where he predicts us to pick and who he predicts we'll draft. I LOVE the pick, but not the draft position. Of course, he's going by mid-season records:

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft...ory?id=5783980

New Orleans Saints**

Record: 6-3


26. Drake Nevis, DT, LSU
Nevis struggles to get off of blocks, which ultimately could prevent him from being a first-round pick. However, few defensive tackles in the country have his first-step quickness and ability to disrupt plays in the opposing backfield.

coinflip

Just was telling my buddy that i couldn't believe there are only 8 games left(but not for us).NOW this!!!lol

D_it_up

I know what you mean. Todd McShay is a moron to begin with for posting a mock draft this early, because anything can happen the rest of the college and NFL seasons. However, I do like his thinking in the Saints drafting Nevis. I've been saying most of the year how much I would love to see this guy in a Saints uniform. Adoyele has been playing above his head this year, I believe, but I could see Nevis and Ellis being a couple of beasts that clog the middle for the Saints defensive line for years to come.

coinflip

Oh most definitely!But,like you had said in your previous post.I just don't like the position they have him at in the draft...but ya a beast he would be

Crusader

I love LSU and but honestly I don't wanna see the Saints draft anymore LSU players. They just don't seem to work out very well on the NFL level, Dorsey, Russel, We had fat Al, Addai has been up and down and so on.

Rugby Saint II

LSU grads don't seem to be that productive in the NFL. I'm sure that there are a couple but I can't think of anyone.

|Mitch|

How about our own Devery Henderson?

ScottF

which category are you putting him in? it changes game to game

|Mitch|

Devery has been productive the past 2-3 years, and fixed his drop problem.

Got off to a slow start at the start of this season as did the whole offense. Seems to be working on his drop problem the past couple of games though

saintsfan1976

Too early? Well, what do you think teams like Carolina and Buffalo are talking about right now?

And before we go lopping all LSU players in the "unproductive" category, there are plenty of big school players who don't cut it.

There are too many factors that determine an athlete's level of success - draft team, coaching changes, switching positions, injuries, etc...