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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; New Orleans Saints First pick: Round 1, No. 15 overall The Safe Route: Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU The Saints have the pieces in place to unleash a fairly potent 3-4 rush, starting with Junior Galette and free-agent addition Victor Butler. ...
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Safe or Surprise Draft: NFC South
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First pick: Round 1, No. 15 overall The Safe Route: Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU The Saints have the pieces in place to unleash a fairly potent 3-4 rush, starting with Junior Galette and free-agent addition Victor Butler. Mingo could join that mix (which also includes Jonathan Vilma) as a pass-rushing hammer. Mingo suffers through some shaky moments on tape, especially against the run. Given the opportunity to pin his ears back and get after the quarterback, though, he might be as dangerous as any defensive player in this draft. New Orleans must continue to add disruptive elements to its D. Mingo, whose time at LSU would make him an immediate fan favorite, fits the bill. The Surprise: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee The NFC South’s draft approach will be fascinating, with the Bucs, Panthers and Saints picking 13-14-15, in that order. And just as Patterson would have to be a consideration for Carolina at 14, so too would the Saints have to give the Tennessee receiver a second look should he drop this far. For as much as New Orleans should try to improve its defense, this is a team that goes as Drew Brees and the offense does. That offense could use another big-play threat alongside Marques Colston and Lance Moore, someone to free up even more space for tight end Jimmy Graham. No other Saints receiver had more than 22 catches last season and that player, Devery Henderson, currently sits an unrestricted free agent. This would be more a luxury pick than a need-filler, but Patterson could also elevate the Saints’ passing attack. Entire Column Here | |
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04-10-2013, 08:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: Safe or Surprise Draft: NFC South
Mingo wouldn't surprise me, but I certainly don't think he's a safe pick.
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I don't either.
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Running the ball more with the talent the Saints have at RB would help the passing game and the defense more than the two players listed above.
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I'll take either of the top WR's and not complain one bit.
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I heard mike mayock say something today that really made me think He said the saints shouldnt just pick a defensive player for the sake of it, if the defensive player you wanted is no longer there and theres a guy your really high on, take him and he mentioned patterson Dont just take a defensive player if hes not the best player currently on the board, we do need a big play WR and an LT Im not sold on mingo or jarvis jones, id be inclined to let Junior, Tez and victor butler battle for the OLB spots |
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Re: Safe or Surprise Draft: NFC South
Originally Posted by dizzle88
Yep, he said in round 1 you want a dynamic playmaker, not just some prospect that fills a need. If the top D'players are gone and those two WR's are there, you take them and don't look back.
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