Saints show interest in Gilbert, Pryor, Rice

Danno · 04-15-2014, 10:18 AM

I can understand Gilbert (duh!), and Rice, but Pryor?

With Vaccaro and Byrd set for the next several years, I don't see how Pryor fits, especially considering the players that should be available when we pick. I know we run a lot of 3-safety sets but I can't see Pryor in lieu of what will probably be a comparable BPA at WR, ILB, OLB, DE, DT or CB.

Due diligence? Smokescreen?

exile · 04-15-2014, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I can understand Gilbert (duh!), and Rice, but Pryor?

Due diligence? Smokescreen?

Best player available. And the Saints do like to play 3-player Safety sets. Vaccaro, Pryor, Bush and Byrd. That's quite a rotation for the Byrd Bath defense.

Rice should be an incentive contract to see if he makes it through training camp.

Crusader · 04-15-2014, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I can understand Gilbert (duh!), and Rice, but Pryor?

With Vaccaro and Byrd set for the next several years, I don't see how Pryor fits, especially considering the players that should be available when we pick. I know we run a lot of 3-safety sets but I can't see Pryor in lieu of what will probably be a comparable BPA at WR, ILB, OLB, DE, DT or CB.

Due diligence? Smokescreen?

I was thinking the same way back when we had Ricky Williams and drafted Deuce but that turned out to be a pretty smart move.

Danno · 04-15-2014, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I was thinking the same way back when we had Ricky Williams and drafted Deuce but that turned out to be a pretty smart move.

I think thats apples and oranges. The difference being Deuce was clearly the BPA at that time, and they kinda knew Ricky was a headcase.

I don't see Pryor being that much of a BPA than what will likely be there at 27.

But who knows, maybe the Saints have him as a top 10 player on their board.

04-15-2014, 10:18 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: Saints show interest in Gilbert, Pryor, Rice I can understand Gilbert (duh!), and Rice, but Pryor? With Vaccaro and Byrd set for the next several years, I don't see how Pryor fits, especially considering the players that should be available when we pick. I know we run a lot of 3-safety sets but I can't see Pryor in lieu of what will probably be a comparable BPA at WR, ILB, OLB, DE, DT or CB. Due diligence? Smokescreen? lsutigerfan and MarchingOn like this.

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Saints show interest in Gilbert, Pryor, Rice Originally Posted by Danno I can understand Gilbert (duh!), and Rice, but Pryor? Due diligence? Smokescreen? Best player available. And the Saints do like to play 3-player Safety sets. Vaccaro, Pryor, Bush and Byrd. That's quite a rotation for the Byrd Bath defense. Rice should be an incentive contract to see if he makes it through training camp.
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04-15-2014, 11:21 AM	#3
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Re: Saints show interest in Gilbert, Pryor, Rice Originally Posted by Danno I can understand Gilbert (duh!), and Rice, but Pryor? With Vaccaro and Byrd set for the next several years, I don't see how Pryor fits, especially considering the players that should be available when we pick. I know we run a lot of 3-safety sets but I can't see Pryor in lieu of what will probably be a comparable BPA at WR, ILB, OLB, DE, DT or CB. Due diligence? Smokescreen? I was thinking the same way back when we had Ricky Williams and drafted Deuce but that turned out to be a pretty smart move.

04-15-2014, 11:33 AM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: Saints show interest in Gilbert, Pryor, Rice Originally Posted by Crusader I was thinking the same way back when we had Ricky Williams and drafted Deuce but that turned out to be a pretty smart move. I think thats apples and oranges. The difference being Deuce was clearly the BPA at that time, and they kinda knew Ricky was a headcase. I don't see Pryor being that much of a BPA than what will likely be there at 27. But who knows, maybe the Saints have him as a top 10 player on their board. lsutigerfan likes this.

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