Saints select Andrew Tiller, G, in the 6th round

04-28-2012, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I actually like the pick.

I think Ingram will do better with a better G in their who can run block better. Our OL does great pass blocking but we need to be able to run the ball better especially or short yardage.

Get some beefy guys to develop... I can live with it.

The thing about UDFA's is that they can go to any team they want to. If its your guy you go ahead and spend your late round picks on just to ensure you have first crack at them and see if they pan out.

I doubt he's better than Evans and Grubbs, who will likely be our OG's for the next decade.

hagan714 · 04-29-2012, 02:21 AM

not jumping up and down with this like the pick before but the saints seem to always find a OL to plug in as needed.

Tobias-Reiper · 04-29-2012, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Actually only 1 starter (our 1st rounder which is expected), the other is a Punter, which we gave up two picks for. Punters aren't football players.

Morstead is both P and KO.

TheDeuce · 04-29-2012, 03:23 PM

As with all draft picks, you have to wait and see how they do with the big boys. This guy's measurables aren't great, but as somebody pointed out earlier, that's not necessarily a huge deal for an OG. Also, this guy was a 1st team selection to his all-conference team, so he obviously does pretty well on the field.

nicebush25 · 04-30-2012, 11:45 AM

Syracuse OG Andrew Tiller Draft Profile - YouTube

FinSaint · 04-30-2012, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I actually like the pick.

I think Ingram will do better with a better G in their who can run block better. Our OL does great pass blocking but we need to be able to run the ball better especially or short yardage.

Get some beefy guys to develop... I can live with it.

The thing about UDFA's is that they can go to any team they want to. If its your guy you go ahead and spend your late round picks on just to ensure you have first crack at them and see if they pan out.

Grubbs is supposed to be better run blocker than Nicks was, but not as good of a pass protector, so I think the Saints' running game will be fine with Grubbs and Evans as the guard pair.

The thing that worries me about him is what Mitch already alluded to, and that is that his weight was over 400 pounds at the start of his collegiate career, which might be a sign of a character problem.

But I do trust that the FO knows what they are doing, and their track record speaks for itself.

Halo · 05-01-2012, 02:41 PM

PFW video said he was projected "3rd to 4th round" and we picked him up in the 6th.

Team scouts obviously see something in him, probably raw size and ability to be coached.

Impossible to judge any draft talent until they make the team and perform at some level.

04-28-2012, 07:57 PM	#31
Threaded by Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Euphoria I actually like the pick. I think Ingram will do better with a better G in their who can run block better. Our OL does great pass blocking but we need to be able to run the ball better especially or short yardage. Get some beefy guys to develop... I can live with it. The thing about UDFA's is that they can go to any team they want to. If its your guy you go ahead and spend your late round picks on just to ensure you have first crack at them and see if they pan out. I doubt he's better than Evans and Grubbs, who will likely be our OG's for the next decade.
Views: 5212

04-29-2012, 11:47 AM	#33
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Originally Posted by Danno Actually only 1 starter (our 1st rounder which is expected), the other is a Punter, which we gave up two picks for. Punters aren't football players. Morstead is both P and KO.

04-29-2012, 03:23 PM	#34
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	As with all draft picks, you have to wait and see how they do with the big boys. This guy's measurables aren't great, but as somebody pointed out earlier, that's not necessarily a huge deal for an OG. Also, this guy was a 1st team selection to his all-conference team, so he obviously does pretty well on the field. Halo likes this.
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928

04-30-2012, 05:51 PM	#36
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by Euphoria I actually like the pick. I think Ingram will do better with a better G in their who can run block better. Our OL does great pass blocking but we need to be able to run the ball better especially or short yardage. Get some beefy guys to develop... I can live with it. The thing about UDFA's is that they can go to any team they want to. If its your guy you go ahead and spend your late round picks on just to ensure you have first crack at them and see if they pan out. Grubbs is supposed to be better run blocker than Nicks was, but not as good of a pass protector, so I think the Saints' running game will be fine with Grubbs and Evans as the guard pair. The thing that worries me about him is what Mitch already alluded to, and that is that his weight was over 400 pounds at the start of his collegiate career, which might be a sign of a character problem. But I do trust that the FO knows what they are doing, and their track record speaks for itself.

05-01-2012, 02:41 PM	#37
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,722 Blog Entries: 45	PFW video said he was projected "3rd to 4th round" and we picked him up in the 6th. Team scouts obviously see something in him, probably raw size and ability to be coached. Impossible to judge any draft talent until they make the team and perform at some level. biloxi-indian likes this.

Latest Blogs
2023 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Last Blog: 08-01-2023 By: MarchingOn Puck the Fro Browl! Last Blog: 02-05-2023 By: neugey CFP: "Just Keep Doing What You're Doing" Last Blog: 12-08-2022 By: neugey

04-29-2012, 02:21 AM	#32
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	not jumping up and down with this like the pick before but the saints seem to always find a OL to plug in as needed.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/43557-saints-select-andrew-tiller-g-6th-round.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
Saints select Andrew Tiller, G, in the 6th round	This thread	Refback	04-28-2012 04:32 PM	1