Saints Draft

|Mitch| · 01-09-2011, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Cameron Hayward DE

THIS!!!

He can play DT/DE and was beastly in the Ohio St bowl game...

st thomas · 01-09-2011, 08:49 PM

how bout a high end d.back like osomugas from oakland.

NEXTPROBOWLER · 01-09-2011, 10:37 PM

Sign asmosdfsdfssah from oakland and and draft MARK INGRAM or heyward

|Mitch| · 01-09-2011, 10:52 PM

Mark Ingram is a Top 10 pick more than likely, we'd have to trade up to get him

papz · 01-10-2011, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Mark Ingram is a Top 10 pick more than likely, we'd have to trade up to get him

I just don't see that happening. If anything, I'd bet he'll go somewhere towards the tail end of the first round.

Boogro · 01-10-2011, 10:49 AM

It's been a really long time sinsce I visited the site, but I am glad to be back. Last year, we were really handcuffed by the final 4 rule in free agency but I expect us to be somewhat active. It's hard to talk about the draft this early with so many lingering free agents and high dollar contracts up. Running back is our biggest question of the off-season with all of our guys questionable. I love Ivory to death but he has to stay healthy and same goes with PT but his contract is up. Can't look at Bush as a running back even if he is back. You can get backs later in the draft or even UFA as we proved with our two best.

I like the core of this team and if we can plug some holes in free agency or get some upgrades, then I am sure it will be BPA again. One quick note, Our ST was horrible in the return game this year and I believe we need a true returner. So many questions as of now and I can't wait to hear opinions of everyone in the months to come. Keep your heads hight, Who Dat Nation, but this is the making of a dynasty.

Rugby Saint II · 01-10-2011, 05:46 PM

With out any pressure up front the whole secondary is compromised. DT seems like the biggest priority followed closely by LBers and DEs. Defense defense defense!
I would look strongly at left tackle in FA or a trade.

jeanpierre · 01-10-2011, 09:07 PM

Ranking Need by Position:

1) Defensive Line - I've been critical of Smith, but this season he's really played extremely well; Ellis, I've made my feelings known, the rest are backups on .500 teams which makes the coaches jobs (all of them) even more impressive...

Projected - At least two of the top four picks

2) Strong Safety - Roman Harper at Chicago, Roman Harper at Chicago redux, Roman Harper v. Sam Bradford and the Rams, Roman Harper @ Seattle, et cetera; doesn't deliver "think about it" hits; Chip Vaughn, what happended? Usama Young, working on his post career career when he hasn't established his professional football career; Sharper's coming off major surgery and age...

Projected - At least one pick by Round 3

3) Running Back - Thomas is a great...backup, good guy; Reggie, would be a better wide receiver/slot back (i.e. Steve Smith with a little extra); Chris Ivory...great feel-good story, WTF does that mean?!? If Pete Carroll comes calling again do we trade Bush this time for Marshawn Lynch and a draft pick?

Projected - New School pick > No Round 1 RBs...an All-Pro in Round 3, only with Drew's overflow of good play

4) Wide Receiver - No way we keep Colston and Meachem after this season, Devery lacks focus; should Bush play more WR/Slot Back, this changes; Arrington can't seem to impress enough or stay healthy enough in practice to get on the field...

Projected - Another miracle in Round 7? Not likely, but with two picks in Round 3, opportunity may present itself...

Danno · 01-11-2011, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Ranking Need by Position:3) Running Back - Thomas is a great...backup, good guy; Reggie, would be a better wide receiver/slot back (i.e. Steve Smith with a little extra);

If Pete Carroll comes calling again do we trade Bush this time for Marshawn Lynch and a draft pick?

4) Wide Receiver - No way we keep Colston and Meachem after this season,

Reggie would make a terrible WR. Lousy hands and not nearly as fast as he used to be. You rarely see a player learn a new position after 6 years in the league. He'd be our worst receiver on the team, including the practice squad.

Reggie wouldn't even net us a 7th in a trade, much less Lynch and a pick. Who would trade for that $12million contract? Carrol would laugh at us.

Colston and Meachem are locks for the 2011 team, IMO.

jeanpierre · 01-11-2011, 09:25 AM