2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board

[Danno]

You have DE listed twice, but no DT. I think RT and LT should have been listed separately.

My opinion...

RDE
LT (If we lose Bushrod)
OLB #1
RT
DT
OLB #2
CB #1
TE
FS
WR
OC
SS
K

[Budsdrinker]

Originally Posted by Danno

You have DE listed twice, but no DT. I think RT and LT should have been listed separately.

My opinion...

RDE
LT (If we lose Bushrod)
OLB #1
RT
DT
OLB #2
CB #1
TE
FS
WR
OC
SS
K

If we re-sign Bushrod where do you think LT priority should be? I like your thinking here!

[Danno]

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

If we re-sign Bushrod where do you think LT priority should be? I like your thinking here!

I'd say a developmental LT in the middle to late rounds, kinda like Jones, but better, and maybe a veteran journeyman as an emergency back-up.

Bushrod is an OK LT. I think he's a better LT than Strief is as a RT.

[UK_WhoDat]

Originally Posted by Danno

You have DE listed twice,.....

My aunt told me that her neighbour said that he did that because the position was so bad that he named it twice.

[nicebush25]

Te'o is a middle linebacker and will be a top five pick. He's the second coming of junior seau. Go Irish!

[hagan714]

still no one has listed my players yet lol

if we are in the top 15 i say its a short list and the saints need to trade down if the 2 or 3 impact players in the middle of the round are gone.

[FinSaint]

I think that the priority should be with the defensive line, followed by the offensive tackles, and either a Sam LB or a playmaking safety.

But, as always, they should go with the BPA and listen to any and all potential trades to grow their pick pool, especially if the league doesn't return the 2nd round pick.

As for Bushrod, I agree with Danno's assessment about him being better at his position than Strief is at his, but that is not a high compliment as Strief has been under performing the whole season even before his injury woes. Still, if Bushrod isn't willing to re-sign with a pay cut, I think they should let him go as they did with Goodwin two seasons a go.


Oh, and please no players who need to be converted into another position or a different scheme to fit the defense of the Saints!

[jeanpierre]

I know how bad we are at DE, OLB, and Safety...

That said, I'm starting my campaign for Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M for the Saints First Round Draft Pick...

You don't get guys that come around the league that often with this kind of pedigree and DNA - his Dad was Bruce Matthews who tied Merlin Olsen for the League Record for Career ProBowls - if we get half of that, then it's a steal in the draft...

And this kid can play and have an immediate impact...

[Danno]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I know how bad we are at DE, OLB, and Safety...

Well you got 2 out of 3 right.

[burningmetal]

We need pass rushing DE's and CB's who can actually cover, for starters. I don't think either position can really use the excuse that the other is the reason for their problems. People say that the lack of pressure makes the corners have to cover too long, and I agree with that 100%. But when there is pressure the QB seems to always find someone wide open to chunk it to. Both positions have been unbelievably awful.

The safeties make some plays, but consistently get burned in coverage aswell. And Malcolm Jenkins, despite the occasional amazing play, is one of the worst form tacklers I've ever seen at the position.

But we need OT's just as bad as anything. I can remember arguing with a certain member on here in the off season about that very point. He couldn't believe that I would want anything on offense BEFORE a defensive player, because we were just so stacked on that side of the ball... You know who you are... How about that offense this year? If Drew is being paid 100 million to be the franchise player, you must protect him. I do believe that defensive help is just as important, but if the right guy isn't there, get an OT.