Thomas Morstead

Danno · 09-20-2011, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Still think he's not worth what we gave for him Danno?

Absolutely. He a friggin Punter. No punter is worth two draft picks in a 4 pick draft. Its the least important position on a football team.

There's a reason why only 1 or 2 are drafted every year, and we gave up two picks for him.

I'm glad he's our punter, but we paid too much for him, even if he makes 9 consecutive pro-bowls.

I'll type this real slow so there's no mistaking my opinion on it...

TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM.

Do you need any further clarification of my opinion on the matter?

Saint_LB · 09-20-2011, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Absolutely. He a friggin Punter. No punter is worth two draft picks in a 4 pick draft. Its the least important position on a football team.

There's a reason why only 1 or 2 are drafted every year, and we gave up two picks for him.

I'm glad he's our punter, but we paid too much for him, even if he makes 9 consecutive pro-bowls.

I'll type this real slow so there's no mistaking my opinion on it...

TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM.

Do you need any further clarification of my opinion on the matter?

Not at the moment...maybe later.

But, FWIW...I think you are wrong on this one.

FinSaint · 09-20-2011, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM.

I hate to beat a dead horse, but...

That statement is incorrect, because the Saints traded their 7th round pick in 2009 for a 5th round pick in the same draft. However, they also gave away their 5th round pick in the 2010 draft, but that doesn't equate to them giving up "two draft picks in a four pick draft". If anything, they improved their draft in 2009 (7th round pick to 5th round pick) by giving up a late round pick in the next years draft.

I do agree that one could make an argument against using two draft picks - 5th and 7th - to draft a punter, but that is a whole other argument than debating whether using two draft picks in a 4 pick draft was worth it.

Anyway, I totally think it was worth it, because Morstead has been very reliable and good in his performances ever since the day he first put on the black & gold uniform.

09-20-2011, 08:49 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by Saint_LB Still think he's not worth what we gave for him Danno? Absolutely. He a friggin Punter. No punter is worth two draft picks in a 4 pick draft. Its the least important position on a football team. There's a reason why only 1 or 2 are drafted every year, and we gave up two picks for him. I'm glad he's our punter, but we paid too much for him, even if he makes 9 consecutive pro-bowls. I'll type this real slow so there's no mistaking my opinion on it... TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM. Do you need any further clarification of my opinion on the matter?

09-20-2011, 09:32 AM	#2
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Originally Posted by Danno Absolutely. He a friggin Punter. No punter is worth two draft picks in a 4 pick draft. Its the least important position on a football team. There's a reason why only 1 or 2 are drafted every year, and we gave up two picks for him. I'm glad he's our punter, but we paid too much for him, even if he makes 9 consecutive pro-bowls. I'll type this real slow so there's no mistaking my opinion on it... TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM. Do you need any further clarification of my opinion on the matter? Not at the moment...maybe later. But, FWIW...I think you are wrong on this one. strato likes this.
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09-20-2011, 04:42 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Danno TWO DRAFT PICKS IN A FOUR PICK DRAFT IS TOO MUCH TO GIVE FOR THE LEAST IMPORTANT POSITION ON A FOOTBALL TEAM. I hate to beat a dead horse, but... That statement is incorrect, because the Saints traded their 7th round pick in 2009 for a 5th round pick in the same draft. However, they also gave away their 5th round pick in the 2010 draft, but that doesn't equate to them giving up "two draft picks in a four pick draft". If anything, they improved their draft in 2009 (7th round pick to 5th round pick) by giving up a late round pick in the next years draft. I do agree that one could make an argument against using two draft picks - 5th and 7th - to draft a punter, but that is a whole other argument than debating whether using two draft picks in a 4 pick draft was worth it. Anyway, I totally think it was worth it, because Morstead has been very reliable and good in his performances ever since the day he first put on the black & gold uniform. strato likes this.
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