WalterFootball on our picks so far

Danno · 04-26-2013, 11:46 PM

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15. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas: A- Grade
This is a very good pick by a smart team. The Saints had major issues at safety, and Kenny Vaccaro is one of the top players available. With Matt Ryan and Cam Newton in the division, New Orleans absolutely had to upgrade its secondary. Malcolm Jenkins and Roman Harper weren't cutting it.

75. Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff: A Grade
It was sad to see Steve Gleason announce this pick. I don't understand why there's no cure for ALS yet, but hopefully that'll change soon. At any rate, the Saints made an outstanding selection with Terron Armstead, who is raw but has first-round talent. There was some speculation that Armstead could sneak into the end of the first round, so New Orleans just made a terrific value pick.

82. John Jenkins, NT, Georgia: A+ Grade
The Saints are absolutely killing this draft. John Jenkins was considered by some to be a late first-round prospect, but he fell because there just wasn't a league-wide need for nose tackles. The Saints probably don't mind too much because they needed a big defensive lineman in the middle of their new 3-4.

We're killing it!

Seer1 · 04-26-2013, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

We're killing it!

And there you have it. I'm feeling pretty good about it myself right now.

ChrisXVI · 04-27-2013, 12:03 AM

Loomis has done a phenomenal job... Upgrading the secondary, finding a freakishly athletic new left tackle, and getting a 4th round pick for Ivory to use on grabbing a true NT?!? My god, it should be a crime to be as great as ol' Mickey!! Phenomenal job boss!

Mr.Riaton · 04-27-2013, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

And there you have it. I'm feeling pretty good about it myself right now.

Yea-I'm feeling myself pretty good right now too...

lumm0x · 04-27-2013, 12:14 AM

Grade A from me as well. Love all 3 moves.

SmashMouth · 04-27-2013, 12:14 AM

Not to mention Jenkins can play FB in goal line situations...

saintfan · 04-27-2013, 12:17 AM

We be killin' it baby.

CHAMPIONSHIP!

Mr.Riaton · 04-27-2013, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Loomis has done a phenomenal job... Upgrading the secondary, finding a freakishly athletic new left tackle, and getting a 4th round pick for Ivory to use on grabbing a true NT?!? My god, it should be a crime to be as great as ol' Mickey!! Phenomenal job boss!

This is why I'm sooo happy I'm not a cowboys fan! But I have to say, I really will miss Ivory- I wanted more of what he did to the falcons defense last season!

D_it_up · 04-27-2013, 12:53 AM

There is not one single negative remark that I can make about this draft so far.

Halo · 04-27-2013, 12:57 AM

When you look at the draft as a whole, we're trying to pull in all the missing pieces of the puzzle.

No Wide Recievers, no fancy running backs, no "best player on the board" (regardless of whether we need that player or not).

I loved Ivory but replacing him with a young top SEC defensive tackle? I'll take that any day of the week!

04-26-2013, 11:46 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	WalterFootball on our picks so far Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Monroe Age: 24 Posts: 5,107 Thread Starter WalterFootball on Saints draft 15. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas: A- Grade This is a very good pick by a smart team. The Saints had major issues at safety, and Kenny Vaccaro is one of the top players available. With Matt Ryan and Cam Newton in the division, New Orleans absolutely had to upgrade its secondary. Malcolm Jenkins and Roman Harper weren't cutting it. 75. Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff: A Grade It was sad to see Steve Gleason announce this pick. I don't understand why there's no cure for ALS yet, but hopefully that'll change soon. At any rate, the Saints made an outstanding selection with Terron Armstead, who is raw but has first-round talent. There was some speculation that Armstead could sneak into the end of the first round, so New Orleans just made a terrific value pick. 82. John Jenkins, NT, Georgia: A+ Grade The Saints are absolutely killing this draft. John Jenkins was considered by some to be a late first-round prospect, but he fell because there just wasn't a league-wide need for nose tackles. The Saints probably don't mind too much because they needed a big defensive lineman in the middle of their new 3-4. We're killing it! Halo, saintfan, lumm0x and 13 others like this.

04-26-2013, 11:49 PM	#2
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: WalterFootball on our picks so far Originally Posted by Danno We're killing it! And there you have it. I'm feeling pretty good about it myself right now. Halo and MarchingOn like this.

04-27-2013, 12:03 AM	#3
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: WalterFootball on our picks so far Loomis has done a phenomenal job... Upgrading the secondary, finding a freakishly athletic new left tackle, and getting a 4th round pick for Ivory to use on grabbing a true NT?!? My god, it should be a crime to be as great as ol' Mickey!! Phenomenal job boss! Halo and MarchingOn like this.

04-27-2013, 12:13 AM	#4
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: WalterFootball on our picks so far Originally Posted by Seer1 And there you have it. I'm feeling pretty good about it myself right now. Yea-I'm feeling myself pretty good right now too... MarchingOn likes this.

04-27-2013, 12:14 AM	#5
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: WalterFootball on our picks so far Grade A from me as well. Love all 3 moves. Halo likes this.

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04-27-2013, 12:14 AM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: WalterFootball on our picks so far Not to mention Jenkins can play FB in goal line situations... Halo and thebdj like this.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: WalterFootball on our picks so far Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Loomis has done a phenomenal job... Upgrading the secondary, finding a freakishly athletic new left tackle, and getting a 4th round pick for Ivory to use on grabbing a true NT?!? My god, it should be a crime to be as great as ol' Mickey!! Phenomenal job boss! This is why I'm sooo happy I'm not a cowboys fan! But I have to say, I really will miss Ivory- I wanted more of what he did to the falcons defense last season! savoyk and WhoDat!656 like this.

04-27-2013, 12:53 AM	#9
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: WalterFootball on our picks so far There is not one single negative remark that I can make about this draft so far. MarchingOn likes this.

04-27-2013, 12:57 AM	#10
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Re: WalterFootball on our picks so far When you look at the draft as a whole, we're trying to pull in all the missing pieces of the puzzle. No Wide Recievers, no fancy running backs, no "best player on the board" (regardless of whether we need that player or not). I loved Ivory but replacing him with a young top SEC defensive tackle? I'll take that any day of the week! TheKillerBs, thebdj, WhoDat!656 and 2 others like this.

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