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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.

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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...

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

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

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 not sure this is relevant to our conversation.

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?

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.

Sorry if this was already brought up, but I believe that Heath's contract is up. If we don't resign him we can go for Stanley Havili in the late rounds.

Yes, he's small for the fullback position, but he's a fullback/3rd down back/change of pace back all in one. Plus, he will do ANYTHING to win. I like this kid's swag. Think of what Sean can think of having this diverse of a backfield.

I don't know much about Havili's blocking ability, but he is an interesting weapon... the type of toy likes to have out of the backfield. He can pick up short yardage and has always been a good receiver out of the backfield.

This is an old scouting report on him.
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Stanley Havili, USC « NFL Mocks | Covering the 2011 NFL Draft & Your #1 NFL Mock Draft Database

Comparable sized quarterbacks would be Daunte Culpepper, Ben Roethlisberger, Steve McNair; while they can take some hits, their size also makes them a big target, thereby easier to be hit; and as the hits mount, they will take their toll he will break down...

The LSU-Auburn game was about as close to the speed and style of play he will face in the NFL and with his style of play, he won't be able make those two-three same difference making plays in the NFL.

Let the Redskins draft him and you'll see.