Schmohams

Who was it that predicted the Saints to have a top 5 defense at the begging of the season?

Danno

Several predicted we'd have a good one (including me) and some said maybe even mid teens (including me).

But many many more ridiculed anyone who claimed we'd even get in the teens or low 20's.

You know who you are.

Jack Vegas

I said top 10 and I was a big believer in the d-line before training camp even started.

papz

ILB - time to homegrown some studs

Once we solidify the middle half of our second level, the sky is the limit.

WR - Offense has gotten a bit stagnant. In a extremely deep receiver class coming out, a mid round investment in a WR could pay off in spades.

OL- Well, duh.

Not overly concerned about making any big changes to our secondary. As long as the pressure is coming, they'll be as good as they need to be.

Oh, and give me Aaron Murray.

SaintLeonard

Please no.

Murray = a college version of Tony Romo. Puts up good #s but chokes in late game situations.

K Major

I sure wish he had choked against LSU earlier this year... had one of his better performances of the season.

papz

Scapegoat. Plenty blame to go around as they've underachieved on both sides of the ball. You also need to remember it's college football and how young these kids are. Also I found this little nugget that shares similar views.

In Defense of Georgia QB Aaron Murray: Why the "Choke Artist" Talk Is Unfair | Bleacher Report

I'm not advocating taking Murray with an early pick, but given his situation(big injury), if he's still there on day 3, it could be a solid investment. I like Griffin and all, but it doesn't make him Drew's eventual successor. Competition is healthy.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.

All little common sense goes a long way.

jeanpierre

Actually, really like our WR corps, with the exception/slight disappointment in Toon...

Don't get paying Colston (who is worth it) that kind of money and not using him?!?

Again, with Stills' development, Moore's price may be too high with upcoming contracts to get done (Graham)...

Saints must really like Griffin to have kept Rams away from him; so unless Murray is going to supplant Drew, or some other freakish talent falls in the draft, I don't us taking anything but DB, LB, and OL...

And you're right, it's a no brainer that we've got definite commitments to make to the offensive line in the draft...

It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...

The Dude

And to think of how many starters and players that Ryan brought in got injured before it all even started

ikecomp

I'd like to see the focus in these 3 areas

OL: Not much needs to be said here. It can not stay in it's current shape. I'm fine with looking towards armstead and letting him mature but we need to get more o-line pieces in case he doesn't work out

LB:This is tough because I like our guys but something has to be done about the lack of speed. I don't know if we want them to maybe cut some weight or get new LB's but their pursuit speed and coverage skills leave a lot to be desired

DB's: It's time to clean a little house. Harper, greer and possibly jenkins should be gone. We don't need to spend heavy but we need a little more speed and depth in the secondary

Everything else is a bonus. I trust that we can do like we always do for offensive weapons and get some no names.