hennr

players like lance a 2005 ufda by Browns should make all Saints fans consider why the more informed Saint fans get so fire'd up about each years UFDA rookie class.I recall calling in to a saints radio talk show an being laughed at by the radio hosts because i told them on the air that Jake delhome looked great an danny woefull should be cut.The Saints with few draft picks compared to teams like New England have stayed compective because of great ufda scouting an paytons personal college style recruting.

saintsfan1976

2014 NFL Draft: Thirty small school prospects to watch

hennr

great post saintsfan lets hope saints have several of these players in the 2014 class.Tim lelito from grandvalley state could be the Saints 2o14 starting center an 2013 small college sleeper.

TheOak

I don't know brother. I like Lance as much as the next guy but... That is a pretty bold statement when you take a look at the extremely deep and talented list that comprises the best Un-drafted Players.
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles...in-nfl-history


Cribbs, Chrebet, Garcia are the bottom of that list and Lance Moore him self wouldn't say he belongs in that club.

But I do understand that you see it that way.

ScottF

Lance was great, but I am not even sure he is OUR best UDFA

jeanpierre

Homer-ism aside, I'd say he definitely is among the greatest of UDFAs...

His impact on the most prolific offense of all-time was integral and indispensable...

And not that I want to see PT run off - but he's another that is right there in that discussion...

Speaking of homer, did you see who wrote that article; she's a Brown's fan!!!

hennr

Did not say the best but he is one of the best ufda players ever in saints history.The point is to the Saints which have had far less total amount of draft picks from 2006 thru 2013 as compared to for example the Patriots.This has been made up for by good scouting an paytons hands on college style ufda recruting on the phone from rds 6 onward.I do wish saints have had more draft picks but it is what it is.By the way i thought if you only consider last years 2013 ufda rookie class which made the final 53 man roster was a better group of rookie players as compared to some other NFL teams actual 2013 draft picks.I would not rule out Moore being back at some point at a cheaper rate same as Meachem last year.Also the saints are able to recruit some of the best ufda players as they are known to be one of the few teams to give UFDA players a true fair shot in training camp.

TheOak

Your OP wasn't worded as one of the best "Saints UDFA", it was worded as "NFL all time."

UDFA success isn't always due to the teams ability to find talent. Some times it is due to how deep the draft class is, there are only 224 +/- draft spots, and as deep as this years class is there will be a lot of talent that falls into teams laps after the draft.

jeanpierre

I'd Love to see the Draft geaux to Ten (10) rounds...

I'd Love to see it and the Combine moved around the country...

I'd Love to see Free Agency start in February and the Draft in Early April...

And you're right, this is one deep class this season...

hennr

lance moore was a key weapon that helped saints get to an win a superbowl.Ok even if you consider all nfl UFDA players he would easy be in the top 10% of ufda players in NFL history.Also even including nfl draft picks he would easy be some where in all time top 33% of all nfl players.Easy pick for saints hall of fame.Yes he did not have the size to be a colston like player but he played BIG for the Saints.You also miss point of post on how each years rookie Saints ufda class under payton leadership turns out more players who either start or are active on game day 46 as compared to a lot of teams 3rd thru 7th rd picks.