Who do the Saints draft with their 1st pick?

CharityMike · 02-11-2012, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

But that's not his fault now is it?

Even though I have personally bashed Shanle on this board in numerous threads and called for the FO to get rid of him, I think he could still be a average to good backup in that type of a limited role.

If Spags, SP, and the FO are going to bring in new young LBs, to add to the already young LB corps - and additionally the uncertainty surrounding Vilma's future - I wouldn't mind seeing Shanle play out his last contract year with the Saints while providing some veteran leadership to those young LBs.

I won't shed a tear if he's gone, but I'd rather see them release Herring than Shanle if it came down to choosing between those two guys with similar salaries/contracts.

You may be right and maybe I can't see past my disgust for him. I am hoping with the new D coach's we have brought on board, they can teach the younge Lb's all they need to know.

Boutte · 02-11-2012, 12:33 PM

What we really need is a pass rushing terror. Bur those guys are usually gone way before the end of the second round so maybe LB is the best option.

I wouldn't be surprised though if they went OL. If we franchise Nicks that might happen. I doubt we use our first pick but we will be drafting a tight end at some point too.

blackangold · 02-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Ronnell Lewis Highlights - YouTube

Ronnell Lewis
Played some DE, however showed great ability to cover as OLB. Will be a big ST contributor and a violent hitter with sure tackling.

Jankman8 · 02-11-2012, 03:46 PM

That´s something the Saints are missing! I want him.. what round is he projected?

Jankman8 · 02-11-2012, 03:46 PM

Rueben Randle in the later rounds would be nice as well

blackangold · 02-11-2012, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Jankman8

That´s something the Saints are missing! I want him.. what round is he projected?

Late 2nd round and should be available when our pick comes around.
Lewis has a lot of raw talent which may be discovered on pro-days or the combine thus causing him to move up in the draft, but as of today he is projected to be there when the saints are on the clock.

gandhi1007 · 02-11-2012, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Yeah that Matthews guy sure has been crap for tha Packers, or Cushing for the Texans...

Or Polamalu for the Steelers, but that wasn't the point. The point was what the Saints organization have got out of USC & Ohio State.

B_Dub_Saint · 02-11-2012, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Ronnell Lewis Highlights - YouTube

Ronnell Lewis
Played some DE, however showed great ability to cover as OLB. Will be a big ST contributor and a violent hitter with sure tackling.

Damn he is fast!!! That would be a great pick up for us.

gandhi1007 · 02-11-2012, 10:22 PM

Lewis will not be there when we pick unless he tears an ACL or something before the draft. The dude is considered a late 1st or early 2nd round pick, neither of which we have. Some scouts even have him going in the mid 1st. It's nice to dream though.

Marlboro Man · 02-12-2012, 06:05 AM

Personally I'll take the Bleacher Report Dream Draft.

02-11-2012, 09:16 AM	#21
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Originally Posted by FinSaint But that's not his fault now is it? Even though I have personally bashed Shanle on this board in numerous threads and called for the FO to get rid of him, I think he could still be a average to good backup in that type of a limited role. If Spags, SP, and the FO are going to bring in new young LBs, to add to the already young LB corps - and additionally the uncertainty surrounding Vilma's future - I wouldn't mind seeing Shanle play out his last contract year with the Saints while providing some veteran leadership to those young LBs. I won't shed a tear if he's gone, but I'd rather see them release Herring than Shanle if it came down to choosing between those two guys with similar salaries/contracts. You may be right and maybe I can't see past my disgust for him. I am hoping with the new D coach's we have brought on board, they can teach the younge Lb's all they need to know.

02-11-2012, 03:50 PM	#26
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Originally Posted by Jankman8 That´s something the Saints are missing! I want him.. what round is he projected? Late 2nd round and should be available when our pick comes around. Lewis has a lot of raw talent which may be discovered on pro-days or the combine thus causing him to move up in the draft, but as of today he is projected to be there when the saints are on the clock.

02-11-2012, 06:43 PM	#27
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by Crusader Yeah that Matthews guy sure has been crap for tha Packers, or Cushing for the Texans... Or Polamalu for the Steelers, but that wasn't the point. The point was what the Saints organization have got out of USC & Ohio State.

02-11-2012, 09:23 PM	#28
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by blackangold Ronnell Lewis Highlights - YouTube Ronnell Lewis Played some DE, however showed great ability to cover as OLB. Will be a big ST contributor and a violent hitter with sure tackling. Damn he is fast!!! That would be a great pick up for us.

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02-11-2012, 12:33 PM	#22
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	What we really need is a pass rushing terror. Bur those guys are usually gone way before the end of the second round so maybe LB is the best option. I wouldn't be surprised though if they went OL. If we franchise Nicks that might happen. I doubt we use our first pick but we will be drafting a tight end at some point too.

02-11-2012, 03:46 PM	#24
Jankman8 Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Austria, Europe Posts: 374	That´s something the Saints are missing! I want him.. what round is he projected?

02-11-2012, 10:22 PM	#29
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Lewis will not be there when we pick unless he tears an ACL or something before the draft. The dude is considered a late 1st or early 2nd round pick, neither of which we have. Some scouts even have him going in the mid 1st. It's nice to dream though.

02-12-2012, 06:05 AM	#30
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Personally I'll take the Bleacher Report Dream Draft.