Grade the OVERALL 2015 Saints draft?

05-05-2015, 11:10 AM

I dont get how anyone can look at a line of

Armstead - LG -Unger - Evans- Strief/Peat

And make it sound like the Bears or Jags

Rugby Saint II · 05-05-2015, 07:15 PM

We still need two guards if not now then when will you stabilize the guard position?

LG-- Gone
RG-- bad back and wrist.(on the wrong side of 30)

That leaves us with last years back up center and Kelemente to protect Drew. I'm not excited.

papz · 05-05-2015, 07:44 PM

New Orleans Saints

Based on my evaluations, I think the Saints had a very good draft. With just about every pick, they chose a prospect I was high on.

The first pick was offensive tackle Andrus Peat, who I thought was the best left tackle prospect in the draft right now. With proper development Florida's D.J. Humphries could be the best left tackle in this class, but today the best prospect is Peat.

I really like their second first-round pick, Clemson linebacker Stephone Anthony. I think he could be a terrific NFL player. He's very athletic. In college he played fast and was decisive in his movements. He trusted what he saw and turned it loose. He showed the ability to blitz and cover as well. He could be a really good linebacker.

In the second round they got Washington pass rusher Hau'oli Kikaha, who I really like. The third-round pick of quarterback Garrett Grayson (my No. 3 quarterback in the class) made sense. From the minute I started watching Grayson I thought he was a Sean Payton player. That's a great fit for him.

I liked Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams, a good pick as a press-cover corner who struggles with inconsistency, but that's why he was a third-rounder. I also really liked outside lineabacker Davis Tull of Tennessee-Chattanooga on film. I also liked Georgia cornerback Damian Swann, their other fifth-round pick.

I don't know what the Saints' draft board looked like or if their draft went according to plan. All I know is they ended up with a lot of players who I really liked in my pre-draft film study.

Greg Cosell NFL.com

K Major · 05-05-2015, 08:53 PM

Greg Cosell was high on a lot of our draft picks. He truly studies film.
Good to read his positive analysis on our 9 selections.

iceshack149 · 05-05-2015, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by LordOfEntropy

Well this draft may technically be over - but it isn't really over yet. UDFA is still happening, and Collins is still out there in the wings. Sign him, and I'll give a higher grade.

Some of the UDFA signings so far have been fantastic! Richardson in particular. But also Eulls. Barnes. Harris. Those are some great names.

Wish we could've landed Alani Fua, Taiwan Jones, and Wes Saxton.

But I can't get over the fact Collins is still out there.....

I don't know what's going on with your avatar but at least I can look at it without retching. The one you used to have was straight out of the pit of hades.

I hope you're right about the UDFA's. The Saints could use some quality players to get back on top.

SmashMouth · 05-05-2015, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We still need two guards if not now then when will you stabilize the guard position?

LG-- Gone
RG-- bad back and wrist.(on the wrong side of 30)

That leaves us with last years back up center and Kelemente to protect Drew. I'm not excited.

True Dat. They must like Kelemente or something....

jeanpierre · 05-05-2015, 09:57 PM

Why is there no love, confidence in Lelito?!?

He has played extremely well when given the opportunity.

The only reason why Goodwin was staring at Center last season was because of salary, seniority and certain particular politics where Grubbs and Evans casually lobbied for Goodwin...

Those of you who like PFF could certainly find statistical evidence that Lelito has done well at Center and at his more natural position of Guard...

And if he were that bad, wouldn't we have made a play for a guard in the fourth round rather than a second cornerback later?!?

LordOfEntropy · 05-06-2015, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I don't know what's going on with your avatar but at least I can look at it without retching. The one you used to have was straight out of the pit of hades.

I hope you're right about the UDFA's. The Saints could use some quality players to get back on top.

I loved that avatar. It was a cross between violent nausea and somehow hauntingly attractive.

Can't remember how I lost it. Was it Katrina? Can't remember. Think so. The water got into the backups in the attic. Such a shame.

papz · 05-06-2015, 11:46 AM

Wasn't it something like this?

LordOfEntropy · 05-06-2015, 03:48 PM

You are awesome sir!

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05-05-2015, 11:10 AM	#41
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05-05-2015, 07:15 PM	#42
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05-05-2015, 07:44 PM	#43
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Grade the OVERALL 2015 Saints draft? New Orleans Saints Based on my evaluations, I think the Saints had a very good draft. With just about every pick, they chose a prospect I was high on. The first pick was offensive tackle Andrus Peat, who I thought was the best left tackle prospect in the draft right now. With proper development Florida's D.J. Humphries could be the best left tackle in this class, but today the best prospect is Peat. I really like their second first-round pick, Clemson linebacker Stephone Anthony. I think he could be a terrific NFL player. He's very athletic. In college he played fast and was decisive in his movements. He trusted what he saw and turned it loose. He showed the ability to blitz and cover as well. He could be a really good linebacker. In the second round they got Washington pass rusher Hau'oli Kikaha, who I really like. The third-round pick of quarterback Garrett Grayson (my No. 3 quarterback in the class) made sense. From the minute I started watching Grayson I thought he was a Sean Payton player. That's a great fit for him. I liked Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams, a good pick as a press-cover corner who struggles with inconsistency, but that's why he was a third-rounder. I also really liked outside lineabacker Davis Tull of Tennessee-Chattanooga on film. I also liked Georgia cornerback Damian Swann, their other fifth-round pick. I don't know what the Saints' draft board looked like or if their draft went according to plan. All I know is they ended up with a lot of players who I really liked in my pre-draft film study. Greg Cosell NFL.com iceshack149, Danno, K Major and 1 others like this.
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05-05-2015, 08:53 PM	#44
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05-05-2015, 09:24 PM	#45
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,258 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Grade the OVERALL 2015 Saints draft? Originally Posted by LordOfEntropy Well this draft may technically be over - but it isn't really over yet. UDFA is still happening, and Collins is still out there in the wings. Sign him, and I'll give a higher grade. Some of the UDFA signings so far have been fantastic! Richardson in particular. But also Eulls. Barnes. Harris. Those are some great names. Wish we could've landed Alani Fua, Taiwan Jones, and Wes Saxton. But I can't get over the fact Collins is still out there..... I don't know what's going on with your avatar but at least I can look at it without retching. The one you used to have was straight out of the pit of hades. I hope you're right about the UDFA's. The Saints could use some quality players to get back on top. LordOfEntropy likes this.

05-05-2015, 09:55 PM	#46
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Grade the OVERALL 2015 Saints draft? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We still need two guards if not now then when will you stabilize the guard position? LG-- Gone RG-- bad back and wrist.(on the wrong side of 30) That leaves us with last years back up center and Kelemente to protect Drew. I'm not excited. True Dat. They must like Kelemente or something....

05-05-2015, 09:57 PM	#47
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Grade the OVERALL 2015 Saints draft? Why is there no love, confidence in Lelito?!? He has played extremely well when given the opportunity. The only reason why Goodwin was staring at Center last season was because of salary, seniority and certain particular politics where Grubbs and Evans casually lobbied for Goodwin... Those of you who like PFF could certainly find statistical evidence that Lelito has done well at Center and at his more natural position of Guard... And if he were that bad, wouldn't we have made a play for a guard in the fourth round rather than a second cornerback later?!? MarchingOn likes this.

05-06-2015, 11:20 AM	#48
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: Grade the OVERALL 2015 Saints draft? Originally Posted by iceshack149 I don't know what's going on with your avatar but at least I can look at it without retching. The one you used to have was straight out of the pit of hades. I hope you're right about the UDFA's. The Saints could use some quality players to get back on top. I loved that avatar. It was a cross between violent nausea and somehow hauntingly attractive. Can't remember how I lost it. Was it Katrina? Can't remember. Think so. The water got into the backups in the attic. Such a shame.

05-06-2015, 11:46 AM	#49
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