Saints Draft

jeanpierre · 01-26-2011, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

How bad is that Al Woods trade looking?

Yeah, it's not the Sullivan trade...

...but it looks, not so good...

jeanpierre · 01-27-2011, 06:19 AM

Popular Mock Draft Round 1 Choices:

Cameron Jordan, DE Cal
Stephen Paea, DT Oregon State
Cameron Heyward, DE Ohio St
Mark Ingram, RB Alabama

jeanpierre · 01-27-2011, 07:57 PM

Sports Illustrated:

24. New Orleans Saints -- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

With Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush possibly on the way out of town, they need a solid rusher to take pressure off Drew Brees. Ingram should be the first running back taken in April.

Read more: 2011 NFL Mock Draft has*Cam Newton going to Redskins - Andrew Perloff - SI.com

If Cam Newton geauxs to Redskins, I'm gonna LMAO...

papz · 01-27-2011, 09:59 PM

It's easy to hate Cam Newton because he played for Auburn and with the allegations hanging over his head... but you can't deny he's very talented. I think he can be a solid pro and if Vince Young can be a top 10 pick, I don't see why Newton couldn't. I'm interested into seeing how he throws at the combine.

Paea is hurt and it looks like his draft stock is dropping because of it. Could be a second round steal for someone.

jeanpierre · 01-27-2011, 10:01 PM

24 DE Ryan Kerrigan Purdue Sr. 6-4 263
The Saints need more pass rush out of their front seven, and Kerrigan is a relentless worker who led the nation in tackles for loss last season. Unless there's a running back the Saints really love here, the talent-rich defensive line position should get New Orleans' first-round attention.

Read more: 2011 NFL Mock Draft has Nick Fairley, Blaine Gabbert in top 3 - Don Banks - SI.com

jeanpierre · 01-27-2011, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by papz

It's easy to hate Cam Newton because he played for Auburn and with the allegations hanging over his head... but you can't deny he's very talented. I think he can be a solid pro and if Vince Young can be a top 10 pick, I don't see why Newton couldn't. I'm interested into seeing how he throws at the combine.

Paea is hurt and it looks like his draft stock is dropping because of it. Could be a second round steal for someone.

Newton won't survive in the NFL with his style of play; Defensive Lineman can run him down at the NFL level...

Had LSU had a better QB, Auburn isn't playing for the title...

jeanpierre · 01-28-2011, 08:35 AM

mynfldraft.com

#24

Cameron Jordan
Ht/Wt: 6-4/280 lbs
Position: DE/DT
School: California
Class: Senior

2011 NFL Mock Draft | NFL Mock Draft | NFL Draft

This guy is supposedly having an awesome Sr. Bowl Practice Week...

papz · 01-28-2011, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Newton won't survive in the NFL with his style of play; Defensive Lineman can run him down at the NFL level...

Do explain. Besides Micheal Vick, most DL can run down any quarterback in this league. Cam Newton is physical, fast for a person his size, and has the body to handle an NFL hit. If anything, his style of play matches very well with NFL play. He's been working with a qb guru who's tutored Big Ben and received rave reviews.

Had LSU had a better QB, Auburn isn't playing for the title...

I'm not sure this is relevant to our conversation.

Danno · 01-28-2011, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by papz

Do explain. Besides Micheal Vick, most DL can run down any quarterback in this league. Cam Newton is physical, fast for a person his size, and has the body to handle an NFL hit. If anything, his style of play matches very well with NFL play. He's been working with a qb guru who's tutored Big Ben and received rave reviews.

I'm thinking he translates to a Dante Culpepper with a higher football IQ.

Maybe a Tebow type, or a Big Ben, but I think Ben was a much better passer coming out wasn't he?

papz · 01-28-2011, 01:02 PM

Yes Ben was. Dante and Big Ben are good comparison... with more athleticism imo. We've only had a small sample size of Tebow, but if his game can translate to the pros, Newton's definitely can. While Newton only had one season at Auburn, I'd say he's the better passer of the two... which also gives him a leg up.

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01-26-2011, 10:00 PM	#121
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by TheDeuce How bad is that Al Woods trade looking? Yeah, it's not the Sullivan trade... ...but it looks, not so good...

01-27-2011, 10:03 PM	#126
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by papz It's easy to hate Cam Newton because he played for Auburn and with the allegations hanging over his head... but you can't deny he's very talented. I think he can be a solid pro and if Vince Young can be a top 10 pick, I don't see why Newton couldn't. I'm interested into seeing how he throws at the combine. Paea is hurt and it looks like his draft stock is dropping because of it. Could be a second round steal for someone. Newton won't survive in the NFL with his style of play; Defensive Lineman can run him down at the NFL level... Had LSU had a better QB, Auburn isn't playing for the title...

01-28-2011, 09:31 AM	#128
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Newton won't survive in the NFL with his style of play; Defensive Lineman can run him down at the NFL level... Do explain. Besides Micheal Vick, most DL can run down any quarterback in this league. Cam Newton is physical, fast for a person his size, and has the body to handle an NFL hit. If anything, his style of play matches very well with NFL play. He's been working with a qb guru who's tutored Big Ben and received rave reviews. Had LSU had a better QB, Auburn isn't playing for the title... I'm not sure this is relevant to our conversation.

01-28-2011, 10:20 AM	#129
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by papz Do explain. Besides Micheal Vick, most DL can run down any quarterback in this league. Cam Newton is physical, fast for a person his size, and has the body to handle an NFL hit. If anything, his style of play matches very well with NFL play. He's been working with a qb guru who's tutored Big Ben and received rave reviews. I'm thinking he translates to a Dante Culpepper with a higher football IQ. Maybe a Tebow type, or a Big Ben, but I think Ben was a much better passer coming out wasn't he?

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01-27-2011, 06:19 AM	#122
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Popular Mock Draft Round 1 Choices: Cameron Jordan, DE Cal Stephen Paea, DT Oregon State Cameron Heyward, DE Ohio St Mark Ingram, RB Alabama

01-27-2011, 07:57 PM	#123
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Sports Illustrated: 24. New Orleans Saints -- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama With Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush possibly on the way out of town, they need a solid rusher to take pressure off Drew Brees. Ingram should be the first running back taken in April. Read more: 2011 NFL Mock Draft has*Cam Newton going to Redskins - Andrew Perloff - SI.com If Cam Newton geauxs to Redskins, I'm gonna LMAO...

01-27-2011, 09:59 PM	#124
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	It's easy to hate Cam Newton because he played for Auburn and with the allegations hanging over his head... but you can't deny he's very talented. I think he can be a solid pro and if Vince Young can be a top 10 pick, I don't see why Newton couldn't. I'm interested into seeing how he throws at the combine. Paea is hurt and it looks like his draft stock is dropping because of it. Could be a second round steal for someone.

01-27-2011, 10:01 PM	#125
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	24 DE Ryan Kerrigan Purdue Sr. 6-4 263 The Saints need more pass rush out of their front seven, and Kerrigan is a relentless worker who led the nation in tackles for loss last season. Unless there's a running back the Saints really love here, the talent-rich defensive line position should get New Orleans' first-round attention. Read more: 2011 NFL Mock Draft has Nick Fairley, Blaine Gabbert in top 3 - Don Banks - SI.com

01-28-2011, 08:35 AM	#127
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	mynfldraft.com #24 Cameron Jordan Ht/Wt: 6-4/280 lbs Position: DE/DT School: California Class: Senior 2011 NFL Mock Draft \| NFL Mock Draft \| NFL Draft This guy is supposedly having an awesome Sr. Bowl Practice Week...

01-28-2011, 01:02 PM	#130
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Yes Ben was. Dante and Big Ben are good comparison... with more athleticism imo. We've only had a small sample size of Tebow, but if his game can translate to the pros, Newton's definitely can. While Newton only had one season at Auburn, I'd say he's the better passer of the two... which also gives him a leg up.