Who’s left in FA and what positions do we need the most help at now?

Marlboro Man · 03-28-2012, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Brandon428

I think we’re set in the LB department now,I don’t remember having such a good LB corp. Are there any good DTs on the market besides Ayodele? Also I think we need to go after a new strong safety,I’m surprised no one has talked about that yet. What about a defensive end? I like Smith and Jordan but I really wish we had a Umenyiora or Ngata. What do we need and who can we get?

Then you must have missed the Dome Patrol years. Best set of LB's I've ever seen. Our current LB's though are starting to look pretty impressive. Still, we need depth and players to push for starting time.

Quddus is definitely got to be moved. I'm thinking FS and move Jenkins to SS which I think is his best position. Still, we need more depth there.

Bunkley was a good pickup but I don't think we're set there yet. I could see a move of Jourdan to DT and Galette moved into the starting LDE spot, he's the best pass rusher on the team from the DE spot. Lets not forget we still have Greg Romeus who we don't know anything about. If he can get back to his Junior level of play we could really have something there.

In the draft, I can see the Saints going WR or TE with our 3rd and then LB and DT the rest of the way. I'd also like to see us do some wheeling and dealing with our picks from the 5th round on down. Make some trade backs and pick up some higher picks for next year.

FinSaint · 03-28-2012, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Quddus is definitely got to be moved. I'm thinking FS and move Jenkins to SS which I think is his best position. Still, we need more depth there.

Bunkley was a good pickup but I don't think we're set there yet. I could see a move of Jourdan to DT and Galette moved into the starting LDE spot, he's the best pass rusher on the team from the DE spot. Lets not forget we still have Greg Romeus who we don't know anything about. If he can get back to his Junior level of play we could really have something there.

In the draft, I can see the Saints going WR or TE with our 3rd and then LB and DT the rest of the way. I'd also like to see us do some wheeling and dealing with our picks from the 5th round on down. Make some trade backs and pick up some higher picks for next year.

I don't think Jenkins would work as a SS, I'd much rather see A-Q as the SS replacement for Harper if necessary. Jenkins' background as a CB tends to point to FS being the more natural safety position for him, and his tackling hasn't been that impressing.

I'm hesitant about the suggestions of moving Jordan to be an interior D-lineman, and I'd much rather see him play the DE spot under Spags, because I think that is where he is most likely to succeed.

Let us not forget that Spags likes to use multiple DEs in his front 4 schemes, and he has in the past even lined up 4 DEs at once, so they need all those DEs to allow him to be creative and have sufficient rotation to keep the guys fresh.

If the Saints would be able to pick DT Derek Wolfe with their 3rd or 4th round pick, it might be all that they need at that spot, and it'll be interesting to see what both King and Miller can show during the off-season training.

They definitely need to pick up at least one CB from the draft, and maybe another UDFA to create some depth and competition at that position.

Rugby Saint II · 03-31-2012, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I don't think Jenkins would work as a SS, I'd much rather see A-Q as the SS replacement for Harper if necessary. Jenkins' background as a CB tends to point to FS being the more natural safety position for him, and his tackling hasn't been that impressing.

I'm hesitant about the suggestions of moving Jordan to be an interior D-lineman, and I'd much rather see him play the DE spot under Spags, because I think that is where he is most likely to succeed.

Let us not forget that Spags likes to use multiple DEs in his front 4 schemes, and he has in the past even lined up 4 DEs at once, so they need all those DEs to allow him to be creative and have sufficient rotation to keep the guys fresh.

If the Saints would be able to pick DT Derek Wolfe with their 3rd or 4th round pick, it might be all that they need at that spot, and it'll be interesting to see what both King and Miller can show during the off-season training.

They definitely need to pick up at least one CB from the draft, and maybe another UDFA to create some depth and competition at that position.

Jenkins doesn't do "it" for me.....he's always around the ball about the same time Shanle shows up. He's always late with his reads.
Now
Derek Wolfe does interest me.
We should be ok at CB provided everyone stays healthy......

Safety is the lesast of our worries I think.

03-28-2012, 12:47 PM	#1
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Originally Posted by Brandon428 I think we’re set in the LB department now,I don’t remember having such a good LB corp. Are there any good DTs on the market besides Ayodele? Also I think we need to go after a new strong safety,I’m surprised no one has talked about that yet. What about a defensive end? I like Smith and Jordan but I really wish we had a Umenyiora or Ngata. What do we need and who can we get? Then you must have missed the Dome Patrol years. Best set of LB's I've ever seen. Our current LB's though are starting to look pretty impressive. Still, we need depth and players to push for starting time. Quddus is definitely got to be moved. I'm thinking FS and move Jenkins to SS which I think is his best position. Still, we need more depth there. Bunkley was a good pickup but I don't think we're set there yet. I could see a move of Jourdan to DT and Galette moved into the starting LDE spot, he's the best pass rusher on the team from the DE spot. Lets not forget we still have Greg Romeus who we don't know anything about. If he can get back to his Junior level of play we could really have something there. In the draft, I can see the Saints going WR or TE with our 3rd and then LB and DT the rest of the way. I'd also like to see us do some wheeling and dealing with our picks from the 5th round on down. Make some trade backs and pick up some higher picks for next year.

03-28-2012, 02:45 PM	#2
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Quddus is definitely got to be moved. I'm thinking FS and move Jenkins to SS which I think is his best position. Still, we need more depth there. Bunkley was a good pickup but I don't think we're set there yet. I could see a move of Jourdan to DT and Galette moved into the starting LDE spot, he's the best pass rusher on the team from the DE spot. Lets not forget we still have Greg Romeus who we don't know anything about. If he can get back to his Junior level of play we could really have something there. In the draft, I can see the Saints going WR or TE with our 3rd and then LB and DT the rest of the way. I'd also like to see us do some wheeling and dealing with our picks from the 5th round on down. Make some trade backs and pick up some higher picks for next year. I don't think Jenkins would work as a SS, I'd much rather see A-Q as the SS replacement for Harper if necessary. Jenkins' background as a CB tends to point to FS being the more natural safety position for him, and his tackling hasn't been that impressing. I'm hesitant about the suggestions of moving Jordan to be an interior D-lineman, and I'd much rather see him play the DE spot under Spags, because I think that is where he is most likely to succeed. Let us not forget that Spags likes to use multiple DEs in his front 4 schemes, and he has in the past even lined up 4 DEs at once, so they need all those DEs to allow him to be creative and have sufficient rotation to keep the guys fresh. If the Saints would be able to pick DT Derek Wolfe with their 3rd or 4th round pick, it might be all that they need at that spot, and it'll be interesting to see what both King and Miller can show during the off-season training. They definitely need to pick up at least one CB from the draft, and maybe another UDFA to create some depth and competition at that position. Danno, Rugby Saint II and \|Mitch\| like this.
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03-31-2012, 11:37 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,250	Originally Posted by FinSaint I don't think Jenkins would work as a SS, I'd much rather see A-Q as the SS replacement for Harper if necessary. Jenkins' background as a CB tends to point to FS being the more natural safety position for him, and his tackling hasn't been that impressing. I'm hesitant about the suggestions of moving Jordan to be an interior D-lineman, and I'd much rather see him play the DE spot under Spags, because I think that is where he is most likely to succeed. Let us not forget that Spags likes to use multiple DEs in his front 4 schemes, and he has in the past even lined up 4 DEs at once, so they need all those DEs to allow him to be creative and have sufficient rotation to keep the guys fresh. If the Saints would be able to pick DT Derek Wolfe with their 3rd or 4th round pick, it might be all that they need at that spot, and it'll be interesting to see what both King and Miller can show during the off-season training. They definitely need to pick up at least one CB from the draft, and maybe another UDFA to create some depth and competition at that position. Jenkins doesn't do "it" for me.....he's always around the ball about the same time Shanle shows up. He's always late with his reads. Now Derek Wolfe does interest me. We should be ok at CB provided everyone stays healthy...... Safety is the lesast of our worries I think.