2015 UDFA Signings

hagan714 · 05-03-2015, 12:00 AM

my issue is we are always way over rated at WR. Imagine what Drew could do if the WR were 75% of the hype over the years. thus the reason i believe we always carry so many.

jeanpierre · 05-03-2015, 12:14 AM

Hagan, most of the hype regarding our WR is here on our home board...

Colston gets no hype in the national media, but I'd take him over all but maybe four, five receivers in the NFL the past nine years...

But I'd agree that we don't appear to be that deep at WR, but we're deeper than most...

And after all the belly-aching about our defense, I got no problem ignoring WR for one draft...

We still don't know what we got in WR Jalen Saunders who'll have a full off season to acclimate to our offense...

I'd like to have gotten a stud "x" wide receiver, but taking Stephone Anthony and KaKow was the better, necessary path...

I wanted Chris Conley, but Andy Reid reached up and got him in the third for the Chiefs...

Was it a GREAT draft, neaux...

But considering it was the first with Ireland, I see a remarkable improvement in both quality of selections and draft management...

My only issue was not moving up for Beasley and letting the Clowns get him, but I don't know if Sean Mickey Ireland decided he wasn't all that or the price was too steep...

Crusader · 05-03-2015, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Sean Hickey, OL, Syracuse

could be the steal of UDFA. OT to OG all the way

Isn't an ex-Saints coach HC at Syracuse now? If so Loomis should have pretty good insight on this cat.

RaginCajun83 · 05-03-2015, 08:34 AM

I'd keep an eye on Jordan Taylor, he killed UH when I watched them. If he gets cut by DEN. I like the Bobby Richardson signing and I agree, about time they made the offensive line a priority again, its what lead to the team's success in 2009

RaginCajun83 · 05-03-2015, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Isn't an ex-Saints coach HC at Syracuse now? If so Loomis should have pretty good insight on this cat.

Doug Marrone hasn't been at Syracuse for a couple years now. He quit on the Bills in the offseason and that's why Rex is the new Bills coach. I'm sure he gave Loomis some info though

lee909 · 05-03-2015, 09:17 AM

Just watching the saints interviews on the official site.

I reckon we should throw the dice on Joe Horn. Looks like he could still play!.

I see Morten was showing he still had it kicking that cup at the fans area yesterday

Danno · 05-03-2015, 09:39 AM

Indiana DL Bobby Richardson

NFL.com highest rated UDFA, was projected mid rounder. Kind of a DE/DT tweener. like Walker was.

STRENGTHS: Light on his feet with the lateral quickness to sidestep blocks and close on the quarterback...good flexibility and body control for the position, making him a moving target for blockers...uses his long arms and large hands to effectively rip through blocks or reach into the sky - six pass break-ups and three blocked kicks in his career...very good backfield vision and run awareness to quickly locate...smart player who diagnoses quickly to sniff out plays and react.

Motor doesn't quit, working through the whistle...versatility to play inside and outside with experience up and down the defensive line in college...senior captain and self-made player who works hard between games to improve - coachable and works his tail off in practice...adequate production for the position, averaging almost five tackles per start at Indiana...offers versatility for even and odd fronts.

Notice a pattern?

jeanpierre · 05-03-2015, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Notice a pattern?

Yes, Danno...

...we've made out like a pack of thieves!!!

ScottF · 05-03-2015, 09:49 AM

look at these college names... I swear SP has a bucket list to sign a player from every college in America
of course, the Towson, Bloomsburg, and Hofstra picks turned out okay...

arsaint · 05-03-2015, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

my issue is we are always way over rated at WR. Imagine what Drew could do if the WR were 75% of the hype over the years. thus the reason i believe we always carry so many.

I wish 2004 Joe Horn and 2009 Drew Brees could have played together...

05-03-2015, 12:00 AM	#11
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings my issue is we are always way over rated at WR. Imagine what Drew could do if the WR were 75% of the hype over the years. thus the reason i believe we always carry so many.

05-03-2015, 12:14 AM	#12
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings Hagan, most of the hype regarding our WR is here on our home board... Colston gets no hype in the national media, but I'd take him over all but maybe four, five receivers in the NFL the past nine years... But I'd agree that we don't appear to be that deep at WR, but we're deeper than most... And after all the belly-aching about our defense, I got no problem ignoring WR for one draft... We still don't know what we got in WR Jalen Saunders who'll have a full off season to acclimate to our offense... I'd like to have gotten a stud "x" wide receiver, but taking Stephone Anthony and KaKow was the better, necessary path... I wanted Chris Conley, but Andy Reid reached up and got him in the third for the Chiefs... Was it a GREAT draft, neaux... But considering it was the first with Ireland, I see a remarkable improvement in both quality of selections and draft management... My only issue was not moving up for Beasley and letting the Clowns get him, but I don't know if Sean Mickey Ireland decided he wasn't all that or the price was too steep... Mr.Riaton likes this.
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05-03-2015, 03:54 AM	#13
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings Originally Posted by hagan714 Sean Hickey, OL, Syracuse could be the steal of UDFA. OT to OG all the way Isn't an ex-Saints coach HC at Syracuse now? If so Loomis should have pretty good insight on this cat. hagan714 likes this.

05-03-2015, 08:34 AM	#14
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings I'd keep an eye on Jordan Taylor, he killed UH when I watched them. If he gets cut by DEN. I like the Bobby Richardson signing and I agree, about time they made the offensive line a priority again, its what lead to the team's success in 2009

05-03-2015, 08:35 AM	#15
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings Originally Posted by Crusader Isn't an ex-Saints coach HC at Syracuse now? If so Loomis should have pretty good insight on this cat. Doug Marrone hasn't been at Syracuse for a couple years now. He quit on the Bills in the offseason and that's why Rex is the new Bills coach. I'm sure he gave Loomis some info though hagan714 likes this.

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05-03-2015, 09:17 AM	#16
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings Just watching the saints interviews on the official site. I reckon we should throw the dice on Joe Horn. Looks like he could still play!. I see Morten was showing he still had it kicking that cup at the fans area yesterday

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings Indiana DL Bobby Richardson NFL.com highest rated UDFA, was projected mid rounder. Kind of a DE/DT tweener. like Walker was. STRENGTHS: Light on his feet with the lateral quickness to sidestep blocks and close on the quarterback...good flexibility and body control for the position, making him a moving target for blockers...uses his long arms and large hands to effectively rip through blocks or reach into the sky - six pass break-ups and three blocked kicks in his career...very good backfield vision and run awareness to quickly locate...smart player who diagnoses quickly to sniff out plays and react. Motor doesn't quit, working through the whistle...versatility to play inside and outside with experience up and down the defensive line in college...senior captain and self-made player who works hard between games to improve - coachable and works his tail off in practice...adequate production for the position, averaging almost five tackles per start at Indiana...offers versatility for even and odd fronts. Notice a pattern? Rugby Saint II likes this.

05-03-2015, 09:45 AM	#18
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings Originally Posted by Danno Notice a pattern? Yes, Danno... ...we've made out like a pack of thieves!!!

05-03-2015, 09:49 AM	#19
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings look at these college names... I swear SP has a bucket list to sign a player from every college in America of course, the Towson, Bloomsburg, and Hofstra picks turned out okay...

05-03-2015, 10:23 AM	#20
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,716	Re: 2015 UDFA Signings Originally Posted by hagan714 my issue is we are always way over rated at WR. Imagine what Drew could do if the WR were 75% of the hype over the years. thus the reason i believe we always carry so many. I wish 2004 Joe Horn and 2009 Drew Brees could have played together...

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