Are we really going to draft a DE in round 1?

saintsfan1976 · 02-18-2015, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I want best available offensive lineman at 13 and then trade back into first round for Perryman

I think that's a mistake.

What if 5 O lineman are picked before us?

And why would we trade up for Perryman when we could grab Paul Dawson in round 2?

Address O line in FA. Keep your draft picks to add youth, speed and energy to the defense.

RaginCajun83 · 02-18-2015, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I think that's a mistake.

What if 5 O lineman are picked before us?

And why would we trade up for Perryman when we could grab Paul Dawson in round 2?

Address O line in FA. Keep your draft picks to add youth, speed and energy to the defense.

Perryman will be a stud, watch, I don't see that happening, defense is deep this draft and a team or 2 will reach or make a stupid draft pick before Saints pick.

Oline needs an upgrade too, remember Saints have a gabillion dollar HoF QB that can't complete a pass when he's on his back or running for his life

saintsfan1976 · 02-18-2015, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Perryman will be a stud, watch, I don't see that happening, defense is deep this draft and a team or 2 will reach or make a stupid draft pick before Saints pick.

Oline needs an upgrade too, remember Saints have a gabillion dollar HoF QB that can't complete a pass when he's on his back or running for his life

Are you more comfortable with a proven commodity protecting our "gabillion" dollar investment or a rookie draft pick?

Perryman would be a nice addition. Is he the type of talent you throw 3 draft picks after?

blackangold · 02-18-2015, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Are you more comfortable with a proven commodity protecting our "gabillion" dollar investment or a rookie draft pick?

Perryman would be a nice addition. Is he the type of talent you throw 3 draft picks after?

Unless we draft a Center I doubt any offensive lineman drafted will make an impact this year. The team likes Evans, and I think if he is healthy he's a pro-bowler. Grubbs needs to be replaced but not urgently, however having even an average center between the two will dramatically improve the line. I am sure you are aware that Goodwin was among the worst centers in the league last year, some back-ups (Lelito being one of them) rated way higher.

Rugby Saint II · 02-18-2015, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I think that's a mistake.

What if 5 O lineman are picked before us?

And why would we trade up for Perryman when we could grab Paul Dawson in round 2?

Address O line in FA. Keep your draft picks to add youth, speed and energy to the defense.

I believe that we will add a FA center. That move alone will help solidify our O-line. Grubbs is the weak link and needs to be replaced but we could get by if necessary. We could get a good back up to develop later in the draft. However, I would not be against spending our first round pick on a guard to protect Drew for his last few years.

The thing is we need several new starters on defense and there are good matches for the Saints in this draft. I do worry about taking two LB'ers in the same draft back to back because we haven't been good at developing them. I am also afraid to draft and develop a CB because our history drafting the position makes me cringe. It is quite the conundrum.

Rell&Gold · 02-18-2015, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I think that's a mistake.

What if 5 O lineman are picked before us?

And why would we trade up for Perryman when we could grab Paul Dawson in round 2?

Address O line in FA. Keep your draft picks to add youth, speed and energy to the defense.

Paul Dawson is more 4-3 OLB than 3-4

02-18-2015, 09:49 AM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,057 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Are we really going to draft a DE in round 1? Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I want best available offensive lineman at 13 and then trade back into first round for Perryman I think that's a mistake. What if 5 O lineman are picked before us? And why would we trade up for Perryman when we could grab Paul Dawson in round 2? Address O line in FA. Keep your draft picks to add youth, speed and energy to the defense. brees84 likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Are we really going to draft a DE in round 1? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I think that's a mistake. What if 5 O lineman are picked before us? And why would we trade up for Perryman when we could grab Paul Dawson in round 2? Address O line in FA. Keep your draft picks to add youth, speed and energy to the defense. Perryman will be a stud, watch, I don't see that happening, defense is deep this draft and a team or 2 will reach or make a stupid draft pick before Saints pick. Oline needs an upgrade too, remember Saints have a gabillion dollar HoF QB that can't complete a pass when he's on his back or running for his life

02-18-2015, 11:04 AM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,057 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Are we really going to draft a DE in round 1? Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Perryman will be a stud, watch, I don't see that happening, defense is deep this draft and a team or 2 will reach or make a stupid draft pick before Saints pick. Oline needs an upgrade too, remember Saints have a gabillion dollar HoF QB that can't complete a pass when he's on his back or running for his life Are you more comfortable with a proven commodity protecting our "gabillion" dollar investment or a rookie draft pick? Perryman would be a nice addition. Is he the type of talent you throw 3 draft picks after?

02-18-2015, 11:46 AM	#4
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Are we really going to draft a DE in round 1? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Are you more comfortable with a proven commodity protecting our "gabillion" dollar investment or a rookie draft pick? Perryman would be a nice addition. Is he the type of talent you throw 3 draft picks after? Unless we draft a Center I doubt any offensive lineman drafted will make an impact this year. The team likes Evans, and I think if he is healthy he's a pro-bowler. Grubbs needs to be replaced but not urgently, however having even an average center between the two will dramatically improve the line. I am sure you are aware that Goodwin was among the worst centers in the league last year, some back-ups (Lelito being one of them) rated way higher. ChrisXVI and MarchingOn like this.

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Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Are we really going to draft a DE in round 1? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I think that's a mistake. What if 5 O lineman are picked before us? And why would we trade up for Perryman when we could grab Paul Dawson in round 2? Address O line in FA. Keep your draft picks to add youth, speed and energy to the defense. Paul Dawson is more 4-3 OLB than 3-4

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