Grade Our Draft!

SmashMouth · 05-10-2014, 04:39 PM

Saintsations were active...

Danno · 05-10-2014, 04:40 PM

Based on their ability to start and become quality starters - C

Based on what we drafted them to be and where they were selected... B+

Looks like we went pure upside and special teams after round 2. We did not draft based on these guys starting in 2014 or even 2015.

SaintLeonard · 05-10-2014, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Based on their ability to start and become quality starters - C

Based on what we drafted them to be and where they were selected... B+

Looks like we went pure upside and special teams after round 2. We did not draft based on these guys starting in 2014 or even 2015.

I actually think Ronald Powell could see some playing time in the OLB rotation behind Galette. It'd be nice if Galette could take a breather every now and then to remain fresh.. And even though Powell can still get a ton better, he's got the talent to make some good things happen right now if you ask me.

Danno · 05-10-2014, 04:45 PM

Payton defending the Rooks pick - Great feet with growth potential.

Kept referencing his athleticism and "room to grow"

AsylumGuido · 05-10-2014, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Payton defending the Rooks pick - Great feet with growth potential.

Kept referencing his athleticism and "room to grow"

Yup. Once again, they have spent tons of hours studying these players. We haven't.

Danno · 05-10-2014, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yup. Once again, they have spent tons of hours studying these players. We haven't.

And even if we did we wouldn't have nearly as much insight as our worst scout.

TwistedTiger · 05-10-2014, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Payton defending the Rooks pick - Great feet with growth potential.

Kept referencing his athleticism and "room to grow"

Definitely an athletic project, but that's what you expect with a 6th round pick.

nola_swammi · 05-10-2014, 04:47 PM

I would've grade a F but not ready to fire coach and gm, so I graded a D

Danno · 05-10-2014, 04:50 PM

Looks like we went from "small school sleepers" to "injury sleepers".

Three of these guys would have been drafted earlier if not for injuries.

AsylumGuido · 05-10-2014, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Looks like we went from "small school sleepers" to "injury sleepers".

Three of these guys would have been drafted earlier if not for injuries.

Perhaps they know a bit more than us about these players? Perhaps they even have put in more study on these players than others in the business.

I will honestly give my grade on the draft when it REALLY matters ... two or three years from now.

Once again, I repeat, grading now is only comparing what one of us thinks they know against someone who actually knows far more.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Grade Our Draft! Based on their ability to start and become quality starters - C Based on what we drafted them to be and where they were selected... B+ Looks like we went pure upside and special teams after round 2. We did not draft based on these guys starting in 2014 or even 2015.

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SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: Grade Our Draft! Originally Posted by Danno Based on their ability to start and become quality starters - C Based on what we drafted them to be and where they were selected... B+ Looks like we went pure upside and special teams after round 2. We did not draft based on these guys starting in 2014 or even 2015. I actually think Ronald Powell could see some playing time in the OLB rotation behind Galette. It'd be nice if Galette could take a breather every now and then to remain fresh.. And even though Powell can still get a ton better, he's got the talent to make some good things happen right now if you ask me.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Grade Our Draft! Payton defending the Rooks pick - Great feet with growth potential. Kept referencing his athleticism and "room to grow"

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,676	Re: Grade Our Draft! Originally Posted by Danno Payton defending the Rooks pick - Great feet with growth potential. Kept referencing his athleticism and "room to grow" Yup. Once again, they have spent tons of hours studying these players. We haven't.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Grade Our Draft! Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yup. Once again, they have spent tons of hours studying these players. We haven't. And even if we did we wouldn't have nearly as much insight as our worst scout.

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TwistedTiger 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 180	Re: Grade Our Draft! Originally Posted by Danno Payton defending the Rooks pick - Great feet with growth potential. Kept referencing his athleticism and "room to grow" Definitely an athletic project, but that's what you expect with a 6th round pick.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Grade Our Draft! Looks like we went from "small school sleepers" to "injury sleepers". Three of these guys would have been drafted earlier if not for injuries.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,676	Re: Grade Our Draft! Originally Posted by Danno Looks like we went from "small school sleepers" to "injury sleepers". Three of these guys would have been drafted earlier if not for injuries. Perhaps they know a bit more than us about these players? Perhaps they even have put in more study on these players than others in the business. I will honestly give my grade on the draft when it REALLY matters ... two or three years from now. Once again, I repeat, grading now is only comparing what one of us thinks they know against someone who actually knows far more.

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