2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board

FinSaint · 04-22-2013, 06:42 AM

So, no Lane Johnson in the top 18?!

Wouldn't he be a better pick for the Saints at #15 since they have a pressing need to add more talent at the LT position?

hagan714 · 04-22-2013, 06:43 AM

like i said agreeing with PTF makes me second guess myself

FinSaint · 04-22-2013, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

like i said agreeing with PTF makes me second guess myself

hagan714 · 04-22-2013, 06:49 AM

19. Giants: TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame.

20. Bears: DT Sylvester Williams, North Carolina.

21. Bengals: OT D.J. Fluker, Alabama.

22. Rams (from Redskins): RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama.

23. Vikings: QB Geno Smith, West Virginia.

24. Colts: LB/DE Datone Jones, UCLA.

25. Vikings (from Seahawks): CB Tharold Simon, LSU.

26. Packers: NT John Jenkins, Georgia.

27. Texans: OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma.

28. Broncos: LB Kevin Minter, LSU.

29. Patriots: WR Deandre Hopkins, Clemson.

30. Falcons: DE Cornellius Carradine, Florida State.

31. 49ers: LB Jarvis Jones, Georgia.

32. Ravens: S Matt Elam, Florida.

FinSaint · 04-22-2013, 07:26 AM

Pretty much all the pre-draft rankings I've seen have listed Johnson as the #3 OT before Fluker, but this mock has Fluker going #21 and Johnson #27.

What am I missing here?!

I have to believe that if Johnson is available at #15, and there are no big trade down offers; the Saints will pick him.

Danno · 04-22-2013, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Pretty much all the pre-draft rankings I've seen have listed Johnson as the #3 OT before Fluker, but this mock has Fluker going #21 and Johnson #27.

What am I missing here?!

I have to believe that if Johnson is available at #15, and there are no big trade down offers; the Saints will pick him.

Probably because Johnson can play LT and RT very well, but Fluker may be an elite RT. If a team is looking for strictly a RT, Fluker's the man.

FinSaint · 04-22-2013, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Probably because Johnson can play LT and RT very well, but Fluker may be an elite RT. If a team is looking for strictly a RT, Fluker's the man.

But do you think Johnson will drop as far down as the Texans?

Danno · 04-22-2013, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

But do you think Johnson will drop as far down as the Texans?

NFW! They're crazy.

lee909 · 04-22-2013, 09:28 AM

Johnsons not getting out the top 12,personally I think he is gone in top 10

lee909 · 04-22-2013, 09:32 AM

Looking at the Jets having 2 first rounders and needing a new QB either this one or next and not much talent this year. Plus the uncertainty over Ryan if the jets would consider a trade along the lines of
Saints 1st 2014-(one of 3/4/5)2014 and Ivory for there 9th or 13th this year.
We can then either get Johnson and another at 15 or trade back with one while picking up a need.

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04-22-2013, 06:49 AM	#4
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board 19. Giants: TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame. 20. Bears: DT Sylvester Williams, North Carolina. 21. Bengals: OT D.J. Fluker, Alabama. 22. Rams (from Redskins): RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama. 23. Vikings: QB Geno Smith, West Virginia. 24. Colts: LB/DE Datone Jones, UCLA. 25. Vikings (from Seahawks): CB Tharold Simon, LSU. 26. Packers: NT John Jenkins, Georgia. 27. Texans: OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma. 28. Broncos: LB Kevin Minter, LSU. 29. Patriots: WR Deandre Hopkins, Clemson. 30. Falcons: DE Cornellius Carradine, Florida State. 31. 49ers: LB Jarvis Jones, Georgia. 32. Ravens: S Matt Elam, Florida.

04-22-2013, 07:26 AM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board Pretty much all the pre-draft rankings I've seen have listed Johnson as the #3 OT before Fluker, but this mock has Fluker going #21 and Johnson #27. What am I missing here?! I have to believe that if Johnson is available at #15, and there are no big trade down offers; the Saints will pick him.

04-22-2013, 08:05 AM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board Originally Posted by FinSaint Pretty much all the pre-draft rankings I've seen have listed Johnson as the #3 OT before Fluker, but this mock has Fluker going #21 and Johnson #27. What am I missing here?! I have to believe that if Johnson is available at #15, and there are no big trade down offers; the Saints will pick him. Probably because Johnson can play LT and RT very well, but Fluker may be an elite RT. If a team is looking for strictly a RT, Fluker's the man.

04-22-2013, 08:37 AM	#7
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board Originally Posted by Danno Probably because Johnson can play LT and RT very well, but Fluker may be an elite RT. If a team is looking for strictly a RT, Fluker's the man. But do you think Johnson will drop as far down as the Texans?

04-22-2013, 06:42 AM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board So, no Lane Johnson in the top 18?! Wouldn't he be a better pick for the Saints at #15 since they have a pressing need to add more talent at the LT position?

04-22-2013, 06:43 AM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board like i said agreeing with PTF makes me second guess myself

04-22-2013, 06:44 AM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board Originally Posted by hagan714 like i said agreeing with PTF makes me second guess myself

04-22-2013, 09:12 AM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board Originally Posted by FinSaint But do you think Johnson will drop as far down as the Texans? NFW! They're crazy.

04-22-2013, 09:28 AM	#9
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board Johnsons not getting out the top 12,personally I think he is gone in top 10

04-22-2013, 09:32 AM	#10
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board Looking at the Jets having 2 first rounders and needing a new QB either this one or next and not much talent this year. Plus the uncertainty over Ryan if the jets would consider a trade along the lines of Saints 1st 2014-(one of 3/4/5)2014 and Ivory for there 9th or 13th this year. We can then either get Johnson and another at 15 or trade back with one while picking up a need.

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