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Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 7 Edge rusher

right now we are loaded with edge rushers. problem is they stay on the field for to many plays. the idea works great if a team is playing catch up ball. but in a close game we need to address areas on the defense

DL needs depth

OLB needs to be stout against the run and solid in pass coverage.

Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 7 Edge rusher

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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 576480)

Here's my concern... Butler's only signed through next season. Say he has a great season, then he becomes a free agent and we're forced to either break the bank for yet another player to keep him or we let him walk in free agency. I'd rather just draft a young pass rusher that we can pay very little for and not have to worry about what becomes of Butler.

Tis better to have balled and lost than never to have balled at all.

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Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 576516)

Thats why I want a DT in the 1st. Look at the depth we would have then and with Bunkleys contract up next year the DT line would remain stout. In my mind it's like why not take a pick this year to prevent next years needs.Jordan will command money next season if he keeps playing well. As far as OLB, we should bring in good comp. for them all it's the ILB's I'm having serios douts about. As well as Lofton and Hawthorn played this year, Seattle ate Hawthorn up and made him look like they knew when to let him go and Lofton can't cover anyone. I personally would like to see 2 nasty thumpers in the middle that would make the quick slant recievers and rb.'s pay a toll when they entered their territory and inflict pain when they did.

Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 7 Edge rusher

Knox is an edge rusher?
He weighs 200 pounds. I thought we signed him for ST, and maybe a move to DB

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Originally Posted by ScottF (Post 576539)

Knox is an edge rusher?
He weighs 200 pounds. I thought we signed him for ST, and maybe a move to DB

I really haven't look at this guy at all, I believe they let Q go when this guy come, not quite sure though?? Anybody??!!

Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 7 Edge rusher

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Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 576534)

it is a good year for NT depth in the draft.

i was staying away from ILB and the wants needed in that are but i agree with you ther. run is solid but the rest of the play is lacking

Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 7 Edge rusher

More likely to get a playmaker in the first, second round...

Besides Big John Jenkins is our future starting Nose Tackle...

But you can grab a Zach Kerr of Delaware ith a late round pick who would be a great complement to John Jenkins...

Nose tackle needs to block multiple blocker to allow our linebackers to make plays...

Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 7 Edge rusher

Edge rushers are at a premium in the NFL.If a elite rusher is there when we pick we will pick them. The most valued positions are IMHO QB,PASS RUSHER ,and LT ,CB.

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I always think that it is that picking a DT is a good idea .God didn't make many 300# men that can move.When you can pick one get them A good rotation is important in a 34 D. These guys take a pounding and keeping them fresh is vital.

Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 7 Edge rusher

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