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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; 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 ...
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04-10-2011, 09:44 AM | #1 |
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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 |
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I would not oppose that pick. From what I've read I think he'll be a good one.
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04-11-2011, 11:35 AM | #3 |
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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.
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04-11-2011, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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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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04-11-2011, 10:48 PM | #5 |
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I really don't see this happening. Unless he the Best Player on the Board.
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04-12-2011, 08:46 AM | #6 |
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Lord rest his daddy's soul. wouldnt that be something?
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04-12-2011, 09:40 AM | #7 |
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yes i do.
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04-13-2011, 12:07 AM | #10 |
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AlaskaSaints WOW on the Avatart !!
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