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Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia is creeping up peoples boards now lmao i actually saw him in the top of the second round now

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Wow, thanks for posting that. That's quite the history. Every second round pick has or is linked to a story or controversy.

2006 Roman Harper - On one hand a Pro Bowl strong safety, on the other, single handedly responsible for every reception made by opposing teams.
2008 Tracy Porter - Will be remembered forever for picking off, media anointed demigod, Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl thus sealing the win.
2009 Traded to get fan favorite Jeremy Shockey, who scored a touch down in that same Super Bowl
2010 After he rode the pine for two years behind Bushrod. Got his shot as a starter and failed in a big way. Was benched for third round pick.
2011 Traded for Mark Ingram who seems to polarize Saints fans as to his worth as a number 1 pick.
2012-13 Lost as a penalty because of the "Bounty" scandal, which was never proven, or even credible evidence shown

It looks like the number 2 pick has quite a colorful history with the Saints in recent years.

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Not sure on who but a ball hawking CB and FS and a good coverae ILB to take over from Lofton long term

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I'm leaning toward a trade into the top 10 for Anthony Barr. He better not become a Falclown either! :beer:

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I am kind of on the fence about this. A WR to help get pressure off Graham, a Ball Hawk FS or CB, and a RT are what I am mostly leaning towards. Saints seem to be in a pretty good position and hopefully we make some good pick ups.

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Vic Beasley of Clemson returning to school next year. That's kind of a shock considering he would've been a first round pick.

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Believe me I really like Stills, just drove out to Gulfport for a signing with him and Kenny Vaccaro, but our other guys are starting to get up there in age and lose the edge they used to have. Meachem, Moore, and Colston are all right at 30 and I believe the between Meachem and Moore one of them isn't coming back to us this off-season. I want to see how we do with Morgan back, but for now I think you are right and we need a fifth receiver to develop.

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I was leaning towards going after another 3-4 pass rusher, but now I feel like we need a true #1 wide out to stretch the field/take some pressure off of JG. If we had a Jackson/Megatron type threat at wide out, Seattle wouldn't be able to just triple coverage JG and that blows the play book wide open.

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How many of those bad throws were due to the weather though?

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But theres no Megatron thats going to be in the draft where we are. Basically Watkins and Evans (Lee isnt a Megatron type). Also, got to remember we are getting Victor Butler back, so theres a OLB pass rusher. Butlers injury occurs more often then what happened to Greer, so to be honest we have Keenan Lewis and a bunch of uncertainty there. And with Jenkins contract up and Harper going to be restructured at the very least, we need a Safety too.

A lot of people are surprised about this.

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Depending on who falls to us I would want a OT or Center first. Center from Arkansas could start right away. Guys a beast.

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I would say both are gone. Moore is costing way too much next season and Meachem is slowing down. Morgan, Stills, Colston, Tanner and Toon would be my guess. Out of those 5 Toon may be gone. Tanner would take the place of Moore in the slot.

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i think we have pass rushing OLB. problem is they have to stay on the field for 3 downs.

i look at Seattle's set up. mammoth quick run stuffer that can bull rush a pocket on the first two downs.

then they bring in the fast pass rushing thoroughbreds set on passing downs.

thats the blue print

none of that matters if your ILB are not fast enough or your secondary can not play man on man

so CB OLB and ILB needs up grading.

come out of the draft with two of the three with a chance of pushing the starters in 2 or three years would be great. year one would be a dream come true

then add some quality depth.

but first and for most this team lives and dies with Drew as we saw this year. the defense stepped up and the offense dropped the ball.

I do not blame drew as much as the front office and SP for gambling for too many years with players as starters that well has been a failure.

so get Drew the protection and a toy or two to use. the defense needs to get a some odd and end pieces to help out.

if an impact player falls in round one you gotta take the player. defense or offense does not make a difference. even if it is a reach.

my guess maybe

Calvin Pryor FS/SS Louisville
or
Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU

from there on out making or offense elite again to beat elite defenses is a must. Drew MUST NOT get as much next year as he did this year. Drew also need a top flight impact WR. it will help Grahm play longer. at this pace he will have a short career i fear.

this must be priority #1

judging first round talent has not been a suit of mine in all honesty. i am better on day 2 or day 3.


players i really like

Jarvis Landry WR LSU 5114 195 4.49
Charles Sims RB West Virgina 5116 213 4.44
Morgan Moses, ROT/OG Virginia 6056 325 5.28
Deone Bucannon SS/FS Washington ST 6011 215 4.57
Telvin Smith OLB/ILB/S Florida ST 6022 218 4.60
Ed Reynolds, FS/SS Stanford 6015 206 4.54/4.43

project players i really like
Weston Richburg OC/OG/OT Colorado State 6035 302 5.18/5.04
Keith McGill CB/S Utah 6021 205 4.38/4.49
Trevor Reilly, OLB/DE, Utah 6045 255 4.67
Stanley Jean-Baptiste CB/WR/S Nebraska 6022 220 4.46/4.56
Boseko Lokombo OLB/ILB Oregon 6024 230 4.62/4.52
Shamar Stephen DT/DE Conneticut 6045 313 5.14
Caleb Lavey, ILB, Oklahoma State 6021 235 4.64/4.54
Vyncent Jones OC/OG Utah 6031 305 5.23
Justin Ellis DT/OG La Tech 6015 355 5.25

how about this write up
Jeff Janis – WR – Saginaw Valley State –
6’3 – 215 – Jeff is the best wide receiver in this draft class. “White Lightning” is no joke, this kid ran a 4.3 forty at his junior pro day, STUPID FAST for a white boy.

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This year beyond any other year will truly be a BPA draft for us. We don't have any position of need right now. Most of the holes we need to fill can be done through FA. I could tell you the player position we were going to draft for the last few years, but this year I really have no clue where the team will go. I know what I would like, but we shall see how FA shakes out.

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I was just thinking the same thing. There's several places that could be upgraded but none of them are glaring weaknesses. So this year the team has the luxury of choosing which way they really want to go or grab a higher value pick that had been passed over, rather than trying to fix a bad spot.

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Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin
Height: 6-2. Weight: 188.
Projected 40 Time: 4.41.
Projected Round (2014): 2-3.
1/13/14: Abbrederis was excellent in 2013. He produced despite spotty quarterback play and the Badgers' inclination to run the ball. There were a lot of plays that Abbrederis was wide open for long touchdowns, but passes weren't delivered due to subpar quarterback play. In 2013, Abbrederis made 78 catches for 1,081 yards with seven touchdowns. He torched Bradley Roby and Ohio State for 10 receptions, 207 yards and a touchdown. Abbrederis is a phenomenal route-runner and is in the running as the best route-runner in the draft.

8/3/13: Abbrederis suffered a mild concussion against Oregon State early last season, and Wisconsin really missed him when he was out. Despite terrible quarterback play, Abbrederis totaled 49 receptions for 837 yards and five touchdowns. He has consistently produced big plays for the Badgers the past two years.

In 2011 even though Abbrederis had less receptions than No. 1 receiver Nick Toon, Abbrederis topped Toon in yardage. Abbrederis caught 55 passes for 933 yards and eight touchdowns. The sophomore exploited a lot of soft coverage and produced some big plays for quarterback Russell Wilson. Abbrederis also returned punts and averaged 16 yards per return.

The Badgers lost a lot on offense following 2011, so Abbrederis saw more attention from defenses, but also more offensive opportunities. He had a modest freshman season with 20 catches for 289 yards and three scores. Abbrederis has good size with deceptive quickness.

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Sitting in work trying to look for players on the second/third day as thing stand pre combine.

Devin Street, WR, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-4. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.57.
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.
1/13/14: Street had an impressive start to the 2013 as he ripped off some big plays against a talented Florida State secondary. The senior totaled six receptions for 141 yards. He beat double coverage on a few throws and showed some run-after-the-catch ability. Street maintained a strong level of play throughout the season with 51 receptions for 854 yards and seven touchdowns. The biggest question mark with him is if he has the speed to get open in the NFL.

8/3/13: Street has been a solid contributor for Pittsburgh the past few seasons. He was second on the team in yards in 2012 and led the Panthers in receptions with 73. The junior totaled 975 yards and five touchdowns. Street had 53 catches for 754 yards and two touchdowns in 2011. He had 25 catches for 318 yards and two touchdowns as a redshirt freshman. Street is a big receiver, but he may lack the speed for the NFL.

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Bruce Ellington*, WR, South Carolina
Height: 5-9. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2014): 3-4.
1/13/14: The speedster Ellington decided to enter the 2014 NFL Draft after starting on both South Carolina's football and basketball teams. For the NFL, he projects as a slot receiver. Ellington is short, but he has developed his frame to take the hits. The junior had 49 receptions for 775 yards with eight touchdowns in 2013.

In 2012, Ellington had 40 catches for 600 yards and seven scores. He (17-211) made a modest contribution as a freshman. Ellington could also serve as a kick returner in the NFL.

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Cody Hoffman, WR, BYU
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2014): 4-5.
1/13/14: The senior missed the 2013 opener with a hamstring injury. Hoffman recorded 57 receptions for 894 yards and five touchdowns for the year. He hurt his draft stock by landing a one-game suspension, but had impressive games against Wisconsin (7-113) and Washington (12-167). In those games, Hoffman flashed some nice run-after-the-catch ability. If he runs well at the Combine, he could rise.

8/3/13: Hoffman was one of the most productive receivers in the nation in 2012, despite inconsistent quarterback play. He caught 100 passes for 1,248 yards with 11 touchdowns. Hoffman had some huge games against weak competition. He was held in check by Boise State and cornerback Jamar Taylor, catching just three balls for 21 yards.

Hoffman had solid production as a sophomore with 61 receptions for 943 yards and 10 touchdowns. He hauled in 42 catches for 527 yards and four scores in 2010.

Hoffman is a big receiver who uses his size well. He is a serious weapon in the red zone as he runs good routes and has excellent hands. However, the big question about Hoffman is if he has enough speed to get separation from NFL defensive backs.

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Ryan Grant, WR, Tulane
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.61.
Projected Round (2014): 5-7.
1/13/14: In 2013, Grant had 77 receptions for 1,039 yards and nine touchdowns. He was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.

8/3/13: Grant had a huge junior season with 76 receptions for 1,149 yards and six touchdowns. He lost the 2011 season to a sports hernia. Grant hauled in 33 receptions for 515 yards and four touchdowns in 2010. He needs another big season to help his draft stock

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Alex Neutz, WR, Buffalo
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2014): 5-7.
1/13/14: Neutz played well in 2013 with 61 receptions for 1,024 yards and 12 touchdowns. Early in the season, the senior was impressive against Ohio State (9-98-1) and Baylor (6-197-1). Neutz had 65 catches for 1,015 yards with 11 touchdowns in 2012. He has good size but lacks speed.

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Jalen Saunders, WR, Oklahoma
Height: 5-9. Weight: 160.
Projected 40 Time: 4.41.
Projected Round (2013): 7-FA.
1/13/14: Saunders snagged 61 receptions for 729 yards and eight touchdowns in 2013.

8/3/13: Saunders is an undersized, but speedy, receiver. He has been an underrated performer for the Sooners the past two seasons. The junior caught 62 passes for 829 yards and three touchdowns in 2012. Saunders was even more explosive as a sophomore when he caught 50 balls for 1,065 yards and 12 touchdowns. Saunders needs to add weight for the NFL, but he has the speed to be a weapon as a slot receiver.

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Ahmad Dixon, S, Baylor
Height: 6-0. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.
12/21/13: Dixon has played well in 2013 with 70 tackles, six passes broken up and an interception. He has been a solid play-maker in the Bears' defense. Dixon has good instincts and is always around the ball. He is a physical player and could be prone to penalties in the NFL.

8/18/13: Dixon is a fast and physical player who has played a hybrid linebacker and safety position for the Bears. He finished third on the team in tackles last season with 102. The junior also contributed two interceptions, three passes broken up, 5.5 tackles for a loss and a sack. Like the rest of the Bears' defense, Dixon had some struggles with West Virginia. However, he was impressive against TCU and Kansas State.

Dixon had 89 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, three passes broken up and an interception in 2011.

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urtis Drummond*, S, Michigan State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.
12/21/13: Drummond started 2013 in impressive fashion. He made a highlight-reel interception versus Western Michigan and played well against South Florida and Notre Dame. Drummond also stepped up and was very active against Michigan. He has kept up the strong play all season by solidifying the deep middle of the field for the Spartans' defense.

The junior has 86 tackles, six passes broken up and four interceptions this season. He probably would be better served returning for his senior year. Drummond started seven games last year while playing in 13. He totaled 53 tackles with 4.5 tackles for a loss, four passes broken up, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

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Dee Ford, OLB, Auburn
Height: 6-2. Weight: 238.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2014): 3-4.
1/11/14: Ford was Auburn's best edge-rusher in the Tigers' fast front seven. He ended 2013 with 29 tackles with 14.5 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Ford has excellent speed off the edge with moves to get away from blockers. In the National Championship, he was dominating Florida State's right tackle. Ford missed the first two games of the season. While he is very explosive off the edge, he isn't big enough to remain at defensive end in the NFL. Ford will have to move to outside linebacker.

8/14/13: Ford plays defensive end for Auburn, but he'll have to move to outside linebacker in the NFL. Ford had six sacks with 34 tackles and a forced fumble in 2012. He missed the majority of the 2011 season with a back injury. Ford recorded 11 tackles and two sacks as a freshman.

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ames Stone, C, Tennessee
Height: 6-3. Weight: 300.
Projected 40 Time: 5.16.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
1/6/14: Stone had a mixed year for the Volunteers, but he had some struggles against Florida. Stone bounced back to play much better against Georgia. He didn't play as well against Missouri or Alabama. Sources believe Stone projects to Day 3.

8/7/13: Stone earned a spot in the starting lineup in 2010. The freshman started five games at center and three at left guard. He found a home at center in 2011, starting in the middle for 11 games and once at left guard. Stone played continued to show improvement in 2012 as he was very solid for Tennessee. The Volunteers averaged 475.9 yards per game with 315.6 yards per game through the air last year.

The Volunteers' offensive line allowed just eight sacks in 2012. Stone did a good job of keeping a clean pocket for Tyler Bray. Stone looks like a better pass-blocker than run-blocker at this point, but his run blocking was better year over year in 2012. He may be best in the NFL in a zone-blocking scheme.

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Joe Don Duncan, TE, Dixie State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 267.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2014): 3-5.
12/21/13: The Division II product Duncan is going to get the opportunity to impress NFL evaluators at the Senior Bowl. It is rare for D-II players to get Senior Bowl invites, but Duncan managed to impress Phil Savage and the Senior Bowl selection staff. This season, Duncan caught 71 passes for 1,045 yards and 13 touchdowns for Dixie State - it is in Utah. His career totals rewrote record books with 135 receptions for 1,994 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Duncan is said to have the athletic ability to also execute some fullback and H-back duties. He had a knee injury in 2012 that required surgery, so he will have a significant medical check at the Combine.

Of all the positions to be an obscure prospect, tight end may be the best thanks to unknowns who have become good players in the NFL. Antonio Gates is likely the most well-known example. If Duncan can play well against better competition at the Senior Bowl, that could really propel his stock to the mid-rounds.

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Andrew Jackson, ILB, Western Kentucky
Height: 6-1. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
1/11/14: In 2013, Jackson recorded 95 tackles with 8.5 tackles for a loss, one sack and two passes broken up.

8/16/13: A Lakeland, Fla. product, Jackson grew up in Ray Lewis' hometown and has patterned his game after the future Hall of Famer. Jackson had 109 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 2011. The sophomore played well against the better competition with 12 tackles and a sack against Kentucky, and eight tackles and a sack against LSU.

Jackson is one of the most physical players in college football as he constantly lays the wood on linemen and ball-carriers. The junior totaled 122 tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and four forced fumbles in 2012. Jackson held his own against Alabama with seven tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss. He had a huge game against Florida Atlantic with 19 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, a pass batted and a forced fumble that was returned 75 yards for a touchdown by teammate Quanterus Smith.

Jackson is a thumper of a linebacker. He has good instincts and some quickness. Jackson is extremely physical and has real presence on the field with a big-time demeanor. He needs to show pass-coverage skills and three-down ability as a senior.

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Ciante Evans, CB, Nebraska
Height: 5-11. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2014): 5-7.
12/21/13: Evans started the season strongly with three interceptions in two games against Wyoming and Southern Miss. He has five passes broken up, 44 tackles, 10.5 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and three sacks to go along with four interceptions in 2013.

8/17/13: Evans totaled 56 tackles, one interception, two sacks and eight passes broken up last year, but was torched in the Big Ten Championship Game. Returning for his senior season was the smart idea.

Evans was a disappointment in 2011 with seven starts and 13 games played. He was expected to be the complement across from Alfonzo Dennard, but was moved to the nickel position during the season. Evans had 33 tackles on the season with zero interceptions and three passes broken up.

Behind Prince Amukamara and Alfonzo Dennard, Evans was Nebraska's third cornerback in 2010. He showed quality coverage skills in his limited opportunities that season, but did not continue an upward trend in 2011. Evans needs to show more improvement in 2013

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The next would probably send Danno to the mental asylum ranting about Auburn and polls

Chris Davis, CB, Auburn
Height: 5-11. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2014): 5-7.
12/21/13: Davis became part of college football history with his 109-yard field goal return for a touchdown to knock off undefeated Alabama and send Auburn to the SEC Championship. While that play was the highlight, Davis has had a quality senior year and landed a spot in the Senior Bowl. He has 69 tackles with 14 passes broken up and zero interceptions in 2013. He has averaged 20 yards per punt return, including a score against Tennessee.

In 2012, Davis had 46 tackles with three tackles broken up. He became a starter as a sophomore and totaled 60 tackles with four passes broken up and a forced fumble. While Davis is dangerous with the ball in his hands, he hasn't shown ball skills during his collegiate career

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Keith McGill, CB, Utah
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
12/21/13: McGill notched 37 tackles with 12 passes broken up and an interception this year. He missed the 2012 season with a shoulder injury. McGill will play in the Senior Bowl.

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Dontae Johnson, CB, N.C. State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
12/21/13: Johnson picked up 82 tackles with two passes broken up and three interceptions this year. He was improved over his previous two seasons. For teams looking for tall and long cornerbacks, Johnson will be on their radar. He landed a spot in the Senior Bowl.

Johnson got on the field as a sophomore when he played nickel and linebacker. He had 58 tackles. In 2012 he moved to cornerback and totaled 70 tackles with eight passes broken up, one sack and a forced fumble.

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