Saints Pick DE Cameron Jordan

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Great pick! This guy was a top 15 talent, excellent value at a position of need. I'm excited about taking a good RB in the second round.

Best of defensive line prospects: Cameron Jordan, California, 6-4, 287, 1...Jordan is willing to play any position and he has the versatility and skills to match that coachability. The Golden Bears did him a favor by shifting to a 3-4 defense in 2008. In doing so, Jordan established NFL readiness as he slid from five-technique defensive end in a 4-3 to multiple line spots in the 3-4 defense. He's not a superior natural pass rusher because his adequate first-step quickness won't challenge NFL offensive tackles. Jordan's strength and strong anchor for his size keep him alive as a second-effort pass rusher and he's difficult to uproot in the running game. Jordan grew up around the game as a sidekick to his Pro Bowl tight end dad, Steve Jordan (Vikings, 1982-94), and has matured since a one-game suspension following a DUI as a freshman. His personality and intelligence are evident in interviews and will be appreciated by teams that ask a lot schematically of their front-seven defenders.

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RaginCajun83 · 04-28-2011, 10:50 PM

I love the pick, thank god they didn't go Ingram

FatCitySaint · 04-28-2011, 10:51 PM

Great pick...for a 3-4 i think....I'm worried we still will have no pass rush from front four....hope I'm wrong.

fhotard · 04-28-2011, 10:51 PM

I'm liking this pick. Sounds like it was a value pick as several thought he'd go higher. And... he fits a glaring need, someone to play opposite Smith.

SaintPauly · 04-28-2011, 10:53 PM

I'm ok with this pick. This sets us up nicely on the d-line. I'm thinking line backer in the 2nd round.

GeauxForMore · 04-28-2011, 11:04 PM

Good pick. Grab a backer in the second and a rb in the 3rd

darstep · 04-28-2011, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I love the pick, thank god they didn't go Ingram

Uh Oh! You may have spoken too quick. Ingram a Saint at #28.

Cory9289 · 04-28-2011, 11:12 PM

Best first round in a while...

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C17-BING · 04-28-2011, 11:29 PM

I'm FIRED UP! All indications are that we are ALL IN to make a VERY serious run at another title this year ... I love SP's tenacity going after Ingram ... I think he'll be an absolute beast! Jordan was the right call at #24, but for what we gave up (really just a 1st for next year because we'll find a way to get a 2nd from someone) this is AMAZING!!!

RaginCajun83 · 04-28-2011, 11:32 PM

I'm warming up to Ingram, just thought this team needed more help on defense but if the Saints score 40 a game again like in 09 then the defense doesn't have to be great for them to win another superbowl

04-28-2011, 10:48 PM	#1
Threaded by TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928 Rating: (0 votes - average) Great pick! This guy was a top 15 talent, excellent value at a position of need. I'm excited about taking a good RB in the second round. Best of defensive line prospects: Cameron Jordan, California, 6-4, 287, 1...Jordan is willing to play any position and he has the versatility and skills to match that coachability. The Golden Bears did him a favor by shifting to a 3-4 defense in 2008. In doing so, Jordan established NFL readiness as he slid from five-technique defensive end in a 4-3 to multiple line spots in the 3-4 defense. He's not a superior natural pass rusher because his adequate first-step quickness won't challenge NFL offensive tackles. Jordan's strength and strong anchor for his size keep him alive as a second-effort pass rusher and he's difficult to uproot in the running game. Jordan grew up around the game as a sidekick to his Pro Bowl tight end dad, Steve Jordan (Vikings, 1982-94), and has matured since a one-game suspension following a DUI as a freshman. His personality and intelligence are evident in interviews and will be appreciated by teams that ask a lot schematically of their front-seven defenders. Source Attached Thumbnails
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04-28-2011, 11:11 PM	#7
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I love the pick, thank god they didn't go Ingram Uh Oh! You may have spoken too quick. Ingram a Saint at #28.

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Cory9289 100th Post Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 275	Best first round in a while... <3
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C17-BING 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 231	I'm FIRED UP! All indications are that we are ALL IN to make a VERY serious run at another title this year ... I love SP's tenacity going after Ingram ... I think he'll be an absolute beast! Jordan was the right call at #24, but for what we gave up (really just a 1st for next year because we'll find a way to get a 2nd from someone) this is AMAZING!!!
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04-28-2011, 10:50 PM	#2
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	I love the pick, thank god they didn't go Ingram

04-28-2011, 10:51 PM	#3
FatCitySaint Where y'at baby Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville via Metry!!!! Posts: 191	Great pick...for a 3-4 i think....I'm worried we still will have no pass rush from front four....hope I'm wrong.

04-28-2011, 10:51 PM	#4
fhotard 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 263	I'm liking this pick. Sounds like it was a value pick as several thought he'd go higher. And... he fits a glaring need, someone to play opposite Smith.

04-28-2011, 10:53 PM	#5
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	I'm ok with this pick. This sets us up nicely on the d-line. I'm thinking line backer in the 2nd round.

04-28-2011, 11:04 PM	#6
GeauxForMore 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 587	Good pick. Grab a backer in the second and a rb in the 3rd

04-28-2011, 11:32 PM	#10
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	I'm warming up to Ingram, just thought this team needed more help on defense but if the Saints score 40 a game again like in 09 then the defense doesn't have to be great for them to win another superbowl