No. 24 pick might yield familiar name for New Orleans Saints

04-10-2011, 09:44 AM

By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune

The last time the New Orleans Saints held the No. 24 pick in the draft was 1988, when they selected one of the most memorable players in franchise history -- fullback Craig "Ironhead" Heyward.

How fitting it would be, then, if The Times-Picayune mock drafts come to fruition three weeks from now. Both James Varney and I project the Saints will use the 24th pick on Ironhead's son, Ohio State defensive end Cameron Heyward.

We didn't just make those picks out of sentimentality, or because Varney is a die-hard Buckeyes fan. We both believe the younger Heyward would be a perfect fit in the Saints' front seven, where they need to add youth and athleticism.

At 6 feet 5, 294 pounds, Heyward has the size, versatility and savvy the Saints covet in their 4-3 alignment. He can help as a pass rusher and run defender and could eventually start at the end from fellow Buckeye Will Smith.

It's just an added bonus that Heyward has black-and-gold blood running through his veins, having spent the first four years of his life in New Orleans.

Full article below.
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Crusader · 04-10-2011, 04:48 PM

I would not oppose that pick. From what I've read I think he'll be a good one.

Luda34 · 04-11-2011, 11:35 AM

I love this guy I wouldn't made at all if the Saint got him, my only problem is why all these experts don't have him as a first round pick. I don't see him on any first round mock drafts.

st thomas · 04-11-2011, 12:14 PM

if payton, GW, and loomis want him by golly i'm on board, bbbuuuuttt i don't think hes our guy at 24. if we trade down and promised him great but not that speed rusher we really want.

QBREES9 · 04-11-2011, 10:48 PM

I really don't see this happening. Unless he the Best Player on the Board.

skymike · 04-12-2011, 08:46 AM

Lord rest his daddy's soul. wouldnt that be something?

anybody else feeling old?

QBREES9 · 04-12-2011, 09:40 AM

yes i do.

AlaskaSaints · 04-12-2011, 05:03 PM

I just got a tingle up my leg... !!!!

I'm all for it! Thanks for sharing, PAPZ.

Alaska

jeanpierre · 04-12-2011, 11:23 PM

wish him well; but a one year wonder and his Daddy, God Bless him, was lazy when you consider the talent he had...

QBREES9 · 04-13-2011, 12:07 AM

AlaskaSaints WOW on the Avatart !!

04-10-2011, 09:44 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753 Rating: (0 votes - average) By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune The last time the New Orleans Saints held the No. 24 pick in the draft was 1988, when they selected one of the most memorable players in franchise history -- fullback Craig "Ironhead" Heyward. How fitting it would be, then, if The Times-Picayune mock drafts come to fruition three weeks from now. Both James Varney and I project the Saints will use the 24th pick on Ironhead's son, Ohio State defensive end Cameron Heyward. We didn't just make those picks out of sentimentality, or because Varney is a die-hard Buckeyes fan. We both believe the younger Heyward would be a perfect fit in the Saints' front seven, where they need to add youth and athleticism. At 6 feet 5, 294 pounds, Heyward has the size, versatility and savvy the Saints covet in their 4-3 alignment. He can help as a pass rusher and run defender and could eventually start at the end from fellow Buckeye Will Smith. It's just an added bonus that Heyward has black-and-gold blood running through his veins, having spent the first four years of his life in New Orleans. Full article below. No. 24 pick might yield familiar name for New Orleans Saints \| NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:46 PM..
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04-10-2011, 04:48 PM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	I would not oppose that pick. From what I've read I think he'll be a good one.

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Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	I love this guy I wouldn't made at all if the Saint got him, my only problem is why all these experts don't have him as a first round pick. I don't see him on any first round mock drafts.

04-11-2011, 12:14 PM	#4
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	if payton, GW, and loomis want him by golly i'm on board, bbbuuuuttt i don't think hes our guy at 24. if we trade down and promised him great but not that speed rusher we really want.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	I really don't see this happening. Unless he the Best Player on the Board.

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skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Lord rest his daddy's soul. wouldnt that be something? anybody else feeling old?

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	yes i do.

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AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	I just got a tingle up my leg... !!!! I'm all for it! Thanks for sharing, PAPZ. Alaska

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	wish him well; but a one year wonder and his Daddy, God Bless him, was lazy when you consider the talent he had...

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	AlaskaSaints WOW on the Avatart !!