Trading up?

lee909 · 04-30-2014, 07:18 AM

Just to get Watkins you are going to have to move into the top 4 and thats likely to set you back this years and next years first,this years second and probably another pick or two. Watkins is not worth that outlay,teams wont give up two firsts for Graham so no way our we giving up more for a unproven product.

Mr.Riaton · 04-30-2014, 07:19 AM

Watkins is a good WR, but Marquis Lee and Kelvin Benjamin arent scrubs either,and can probably both be had at 27.

saintsfan1976 · 04-30-2014, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

Barr wont get out the top 15,probably the top 10

Too many holes in his game. I think he slips. Shazier is getting all they hype and becoming overvalued now.

Seer1 · 04-30-2014, 08:36 AM

Does either our offense or defense really have a glaring hole that'd make us trade up for an NFL ready player? Would it really be worth trading up for a kid that would be riding the bench for a year or two otherwise? I'm not seeing that. We have a couple of good coaches who work with the talent they have. There are many excellent athletes in the draft this year that'll be available when our number comes up. I don't know who they'll be, but I bet there's a surprise or two in store for us come draft weekend.

TheOak · 04-30-2014, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

Does either our offense or defense really have a glaring hole that'd make us trade up for an NFL ready player? Would it really be worth trading up for a kid that would be riding the bench for a year or two otherwise? I'm not seeing that. We have a couple of good coaches who work with the talent they have. There are many excellent athletes in the draft this year that'll be available when our number comes up. I don't know who they'll be, but I bet there's a surprise or two in store for us come draft weekend.

You trade up for a difference maker that equates to 4+ wins in a season, not filling holes.

dizzle88 · 04-30-2014, 09:45 AM

If we make up a jump, I don't think it would be into the top 10 - your giving up way too much to move there, unless loomis pulls some magic act again

If we do trade up, I think it would likely be between spots 14-20 and nab odell beckham as watkins would be gone by then

lsutigerfan · 04-30-2014, 11:47 AM

If they jump between 14-20 it better be for Mosely, Dennard or Gilbert. You can get a good WR at 27 or even in the 2nd round for that matter.

Seer1 · 04-30-2014, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

You trade up for a difference maker that equates to 4+ wins in a season, not filling holes.

Oh, so you're talking about a kicker?

TheOak · 04-30-2014, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Seer1

Oh, so you're talking about a kicker?

Long Snapper

Rugby Saint II · 04-30-2014, 01:11 PM

I'd like to stay put in the first round.......maybe trade back five spots if the offer is there. I would definitely trade up in the second round and if possible trade up in the third to get back in the second. Three difference makers could really help this team.
Let's not forget about the UDFA's that want to come to the Saints.

04-30-2014, 07:18 AM	#21
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Trading up? Just to get Watkins you are going to have to move into the top 4 and thats likely to set you back this years and next years first,this years second and probably another pick or two. Watkins is not worth that outlay,teams wont give up two firsts for Graham so no way our we giving up more for a unproven product.

04-30-2014, 07:19 AM	#22
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: Trading up? Watkins is a good WR, but Marquis Lee and Kelvin Benjamin arent scrubs either,and can probably both be had at 27.

04-30-2014, 07:59 AM	#23
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Trading up? Originally Posted by lee909 Barr wont get out the top 15,probably the top 10 Too many holes in his game. I think he slips. Shazier is getting all they hype and becoming overvalued now.

04-30-2014, 08:36 AM	#24
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Trading up? Does either our offense or defense really have a glaring hole that'd make us trade up for an NFL ready player? Would it really be worth trading up for a kid that would be riding the bench for a year or two otherwise? I'm not seeing that. We have a couple of good coaches who work with the talent they have. There are many excellent athletes in the draft this year that'll be available when our number comes up. I don't know who they'll be, but I bet there's a surprise or two in store for us come draft weekend.
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04-30-2014, 08:39 AM	#25
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Trading up? Originally Posted by Seer1 Does either our offense or defense really have a glaring hole that'd make us trade up for an NFL ready player? Would it really be worth trading up for a kid that would be riding the bench for a year or two otherwise? I'm not seeing that. We have a couple of good coaches who work with the talent they have. There are many excellent athletes in the draft this year that'll be available when our number comes up. I don't know who they'll be, but I bet there's a surprise or two in store for us come draft weekend. You trade up for a difference maker that equates to 4+ wins in a season, not filling holes.

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04-30-2014, 09:45 AM	#26
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Trading up? If we make up a jump, I don't think it would be into the top 10 - your giving up way too much to move there, unless loomis pulls some magic act again If we do trade up, I think it would likely be between spots 14-20 and nab odell beckham as watkins would be gone by then

04-30-2014, 11:47 AM	#27
lsutigerfan 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: born And raised in NOLA, now live in Los Angeles Posts: 811	Re: Trading up? If they jump between 14-20 it better be for Mosely, Dennard or Gilbert. You can get a good WR at 27 or even in the 2nd round for that matter.

04-30-2014, 12:40 PM	#28
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Trading up? Originally Posted by TheOak You trade up for a difference maker that equates to 4+ wins in a season, not filling holes. Oh, so you're talking about a kicker?

04-30-2014, 12:51 PM	#29
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Trading up? Originally Posted by Seer1 Oh, so you're talking about a kicker? Long Snapper

04-30-2014, 01:11 PM	#30
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Trading up? I'd like to stay put in the first round.......maybe trade back five spots if the offer is there. I would definitely trade up in the second round and if possible trade up in the third to get back in the second. Three difference makers could really help this team. Let's not forget about the UDFA's that want to come to the Saints.

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