2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

From WalterFootball.com

Sheldon Richardson, 6-4/295, Missouri

Charlie Campbell Scouting Report:

Strengths:
Extremely explosive
Non-stop motor
Very fast
Instincts
Can play defensive end and tackle
Gives relentless effort
Very disruptive
Phenomenal closing speed
Great get off
A very rare athlete
Makes plays in and out of his gap
Pad level
Quickness
Uses hands well in combination with his feet
Plays with good leverage
Strong pass-rusher on the interior
Repertoire of pass rushing moves
Scheme versatility

Weaknesses:
Strength to anchor
Raw, a little unpolished
Could use a little more weight
Suspended for one game in 2012

The Saints would be a great fit for Richardson, too. He could play defensive end in potential running situations and move inside to tackle on pass plays. Richardson would be a huge upgrade for New Orleans' defensive line, and the team badly needs a player like him on defense.

Could one guy be that much a difference on the front line?!?

[FinSaint]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Could one guy be that much a difference on the front line?!?

Well, I thought that a tweener from the draft might be the best answer to the front 4 woes, since it would almost be two guys with one pick, but they'd still need another impact player like Johnson via FA.