Re: The Saints need o-line
 

I don't know what they intend to do to address the problem, but I think that Payton was pretty darn embarrassed about the O-line last year. He said all the way back in August that he was worried about the left tackle spot, that he was losing sleep over it -- and it turned out he was exactly right. That can't happen again.

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

If you can't block then Drew throws many more Ints....

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

The saints have zero "needs"... There are a couple of small question marks such as LT and C but we have personnel to fill those spots and its very unlikely they will preform at a lower level than those positions preformed last year which left us 11-5 and 1-1 in the Play-offs.

We have "wants", or "would likes"...

One would have a very difficult time convincing me that if we took the field with what we have now we wouldn't be equal to or better than last year considering our additions on Defense and the newly found health on both side of the ball.

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

I do like your optimism, Oak!

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

I have two daughters 9 and 5 years of age... We are learning the difference between needs and wants. :)

They need lunch, they want something from the mall.

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

we have needs and OC is the only spot that worries me and drives a pick.

but in the first round? think not. as a matter of fact i think round 4 5 and 6 has some solid players to consider. so panic drafting is not needed

second level of need is back up depth.

so BPA all the way! position means nothing.

with that approach we should get some OL help your looking for. as a matter of fact i can see almost all your wishes being full filled

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

Saints need a back up left tackle as byrce an marcel are right tackles.only back up left tackle on roster is a 28 year old multi year arena player who has part of one year on the rams roster.An yes a center/guard type player to push letio.To get a left takle will take 91st pick an one of the 5th round be it 167th or 169th for a center/guard O-lineman.

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

WILL EVERYONE STOP WITH THIS NEEDS BS!!!

We DO NOT draft on NEEDS... we draft BPA. Get over it and enjoy the ride.

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

Agreed, but I do think need factors in, or at the least non-need (QB, OG, FB, FS, SS, TE, P, LS, DE)

I think if players are rated relatively close, non-need may push a player down a notch over a position where we could use an upgrade.

But for the most part your correct. We enter every draft with needs addressed in free agency allowing us numerous options in every round during the draft.

Re: The Saints need o-line
 

when a team is cash poor with the cap an you only have 62 players including jimmy who could be a hold out you have to draft need positions as they do not have the money to sign more quality vets to plug roster holes.so YES WE DO DRAFT NEEDS THIS YEAR.