Saints’ first pick in third round

papz · 04-26-2012, 05:09 PM

In the six drafts since Sean Payton became the head coach of the New Orleans Saints in 2006, the organization has made a living mining mid- to late-round talent.

If they didn’t contribute immediately, many of them eventually grew into prominent roles with time and proper nurturing in Payton’s system.

All-Pro guards Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks, who’s now with the Tampa Bay Bucs, came to the Saints in the fourth and fifth rounds, respectively, while tackle Jermon Bushrod was a fourth-rounder who became a Pro Bowler this past season.

And starting right tackle Zach Strief and star wide receiver Marques Colston were seventh-round selections — as low as you can go in the draft — taken with the 210th and 252nd overall picks, respectively.

More than ever this year, the Saints will have to rely on trying to come up with the players who slip through the cracks when the three-day NFL draft starts Thursday night.

Actually, it’s a two-day draft for the Saints.

Barring a trade up, which General Manager Mickey Loomis said last week was unlikely, the Saints won’t go on the clock until the third round with the 89th overall selection — about 27 hours after the draft begins.

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saintfan · 04-26-2012, 05:31 PM

I think we should draft Roger Goodell...and promptly cut him...

foreverfan · 04-27-2012, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I think we should draft Roger Goodell...and promptly cut him...

Can't we just beat him with socks full of coins?

papz · 04-26-2012, 05:46 PM

I don't know about that. Give him the football and he'll walk into the end zone untouched every time. It's probably in the rule book somewhere... if not he'll just make one up. He'd easily go #1 overall.

Rugby Saint II · 04-26-2012, 07:43 PM

The 5th and 6th round choices are relatively close together. We do have very good success with later round draft picks and hopefully we will continue. I think Reprish is doing a fine job of college scouting. We get two picks close together. So the talent level may return two good prospects.

QBREES9 · 04-26-2012, 11:08 PM

Can we Impeach Goodell ?

pherein · 04-26-2012, 11:44 PM

Who'd we pick in the 1st today I missed it ???

Oh, right we got goodelled today

|Mitch| · 04-26-2012, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by pherein

Oh, right we got goodelled today

no we didn't; we traded our first last year for Mark Ingram, Roger only took 2 #2's and we might get next years back...

Danno · 04-27-2012, 08:31 AM

With their 1st pick in the 3rd round, the New Orleans Saints select...

Josh Chapman, Defensive Tackle from the NCAA National Champions Alabama!!!

Nawww, I'm not a homer at all.

iceshack149 · 04-27-2012, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

With their 1st pick in the 3rd round, the New Orleans Saints select...

Josh Chapman, Defensive Tackle from the NCAA National Champions Alabama!!!

Nawww, I'm not a homer at all.

What's the comparison between Richardson and Ingram? Why was TR desired so high in the draft and Ingram still there at 28 last year?
Is TR that much better than Heisman winner Ingram? Did the Browns reach? Were the Saints fortunate that Ingram was there?
Do we need a new thread for these questions?

04-26-2012, 05:09 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Saints’ first pick in third round In the six drafts since Sean Payton became the head coach of the New Orleans Saints in 2006, the organization has made a living mining mid- to late-round talent. If they didn’t contribute immediately, many of them eventually grew into prominent roles with time and proper nurturing in Payton’s system. All-Pro guards Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks, who’s now with the Tampa Bay Bucs, came to the Saints in the fourth and fifth rounds, respectively, while tackle Jermon Bushrod was a fourth-rounder who became a Pro Bowler this past season. And starting right tackle Zach Strief and star wide receiver Marques Colston were seventh-round selections — as low as you can go in the draft — taken with the 210th and 252nd overall picks, respectively. More than ever this year, the Saints will have to rely on trying to come up with the players who slip through the cracks when the three-day NFL draft starts Thursday night. Actually, it’s a two-day draft for the Saints. Barring a trade up, which General Manager Mickey Loomis said last week was unlikely, the Saints won’t go on the clock until the third round with the 89th overall selection — about 27 hours after the draft begins. Read more. Saints Attached Thumbnails
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04-27-2012, 08:44 AM	#3
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by saintfan I think we should draft Roger Goodell...and promptly cut him... Can't we just beat him with socks full of coins?

04-26-2012, 05:46 PM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	I don't know about that. Give him the football and he'll walk into the end zone untouched every time. It's probably in the rule book somewhere... if not he'll just make one up. He'd easily go #1 overall. mikesaintfan likes this.

04-26-2012, 11:47 PM	#8
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Originally Posted by pherein Oh, right we got goodelled today no we didn't; we traded our first last year for Mark Ingram, Roger only took 2 #2's and we might get next years back...

04-27-2012, 08:52 AM	#10
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,334 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Danno With their 1st pick in the 3rd round, the New Orleans Saints select... Josh Chapman, Defensive Tackle from the NCAA National Champions Alabama!!! Nawww, I'm not a homer at all. What's the comparison between Richardson and Ingram? Why was TR desired so high in the draft and Ingram still there at 28 last year? Is TR that much better than Heisman winner Ingram? Did the Browns reach? Were the Saints fortunate that Ingram was there? Do we need a new thread for these questions?

04-26-2012, 05:31 PM	#2
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	I think we should draft Roger Goodell...and promptly cut him... pherein likes this.

04-26-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	The 5th and 6th round choices are relatively close together. We do have very good success with later round draft picks and hopefully we will continue. I think Reprish is doing a fine job of college scouting. We get two picks close together. So the talent level may return two good prospects.

04-26-2012, 11:08 PM	#6
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Can we Impeach Goodell ?

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pherein failclownHunter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N.O. and V.A. Posts: 2,260 Blog Entries: 3	Who'd we pick in the 1st today I missed it ??? Oh, right we got goodelled today

04-27-2012, 08:31 AM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	With their 1st pick in the 3rd round, the New Orleans Saints select... Josh Chapman, Defensive Tackle from the NCAA National Champions Alabama!!! Nawww, I'm not a homer at all.

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