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2014 NFL Draft
this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; I've a question, sort of outside the box. Instead of drafting BPA, or Need, what gain could be made from drafting according to draft depth? I know it's a fruitless exercise because you can't ignore the salary cap but "what ...
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
I've a question, sort of outside the box. Instead of drafting BPA, or Need, what gain could be made from drafting according to draft depth?
I know it's a fruitless exercise because you can't ignore the salary cap but "what if" you decided to to a reload of a certain position? Imagine dumping and completely reloading at WR, or dumping and reloading at RB. What about drafting 3 WR/3 RB. What would or could our offense look like next year? |
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
Originally Posted by TheOak
Not as outside the box as you may think...
There are several advantages to doing this... It motivates your existing roster player and he'll either shine or fold (i.e. Ingram)... Allows you to compare what you got side by side, in your "system"... You can then geaux out and make a trade (i.e. Ivory) to address a need (i.e. Move to 34 Defense needing Behemoth NT > John Jenkins)... But it's definitely a valid point... |
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
Originally Posted by jeanpierre
I would be drafting with the full intent of replacing this season. You would take some huge dead money hits on the cap but, id say you can sign 6 draft pics on 3.5m this year, dump at least 10m in aging veterans any gain a lot of youth. I chose RB and WR specifically because I don't see 1 veteran player at either position that isn't questionable. As I see it, Stills and K Robinson would be the only two returning players in those positions. We could pour any cap savings into the line or defense in FA. |
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02-23-2014, 05:36 AM
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
agreed. it has been done but the draft gods needs to be with you for the following season.
with the saints i can see multi picks at RB more than i can see it at WR. INO last years game in New England proved one thing. Drew must feel comfortable to the WR. They took Grahm and Colston out of the game and dared Drew to use the young guns. he was so hesitant in that game with throwing to 3rd and 4th reads. smart defense by Bill. so adding to the WR is yes but in no way do you take away more than one of his pets at WR. Look at what carolina did at DT last year. dumped some contracts and the first two picks were solid DT moves. yep dead cap space is there but they come off the books quickly. It works but the cap hit hurts for a bit. but be careful were you slice and dice from |
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
Jeremy Gallon running a 4-4. That should really help his stock, good for him.
I honestly see Lance Moore in Gallon. He's undersized, but he never ever drops a pass and he is a terrific route runner. He'll make an impact somewhere. Wouldn't mind it to be here. 
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
***Big Mover Alert***
WR Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State; Height: 6' 3"; Weight: 219 lbs. Ran a 4.30 40 yard dash and also a leader among the WO group with 20 reps on the Bench Press exam... Ladies and Gentlemen, meet your third round pick, if he's still there... |
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02-23-2014, 03:55 PM
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
Originally Posted by jeanpierre
first question that will not get answered how did the interview process go? good football IQ or not?
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02-23-2014, 05:24 PM
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
Originally Posted by hagan714
The only knock on him I've found so far are the small hands and small school background...
Curious about the interview process... Speaking of which, the Saints have not traditionally selected any one in the draft that they interviewed which is sad because there are three in their interview group that I really like... |
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02-23-2014, 03:59 PM
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2014 NFL Draft
RBs worth taking are mighty slow. No APs in this draft. D'Anthony didn't impress. Tre Mason, maybe, but not before the 3rd round.
Dri Archer is lightning fast. But small. He may be the only sleeper but not an every down back. Jeremy Hill and Hyde may be solid. But they aren't elite. Eddie Lacy good at best. |
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02-23-2014, 04:28 PM
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
QBs. Johnny Football runs 4.56. Wow. McCarron has a live arm but a large gut. Bortles looks good and David Carr refuses to throw. What the heck?
Logan Thomas late to the Saints? Has all the skills and size but needs coaching. He could be a good one sitting behind Brees for awhile. |
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