Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option

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The New Orleans Saints have been grinding through the 2015 season more than four months now. Fatigue has no doubt set in, as it often does for players when the season winds now.

Barring an unlikely series of events, the Saints (5-8) won't have a playoff berth to recharge their spirits. However, they proved their minds were still on football when they snapped a four-game losing streak last week against the Buccaneers.

Worn down as they may be, don't count on them throwing in the towel.

"Our job is to win," said Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

When a team is unlikely to make the playoffs, it is often suggested it would be more beneficial to lose. The theory says wins don't count for much if the playoffs aren't possible, but a loss could move a team higher in the draft order and ensure long-term success.

RaginCajun83 · 12-21-2015, 01:00 PM

have they not pay attention to film study days, they can just go out there and play their hearts out because even that looks like they are tanking

Rugby Saint II · 12-21-2015, 01:55 PM

I'm probably as true of a Saints fan as there is. However, we drafted well early last year and I think we will be picking early again. Tank? Hell no! Play backups? Hell yes!

WillSaints81 · 12-21-2015, 05:43 PM

We drafted close mid round and missed out on a impact player.

Danno · 12-21-2015, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We drafted close mid round and missed out on a impact player.

No we didn't

dizzle88 · 12-21-2015, 06:00 PM

We selected Peat when Marcus Peters was available

He's showing Kansas City just how good he is, defensive rookie of the year easily in the bag.

Danno · 12-21-2015, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

We selected Peat when Marcus Peters was available

He's showing Kansas City just how good he is, defensive rookie of the year easily in the bag.

Exactly! Its not about when you pick, its who you pick. Its been that way forever.

Rugby Saint II · 12-22-2015, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

We selected Peat when Marcus Peters was available

He's showing Kansas City just how good he is, defensive rookie of the year easily in the bag.

I haven't seen any Kansas City games this year. Is he a RT? If not then I'm ok with going after a position of need in round one. In fact we did it twice in the first round and it has worked out to our advantage so far.

dizzle88 · 12-22-2015, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I haven't seen any Kansas City games this year. Is he a RT? If not then I'm ok with going after a position of need in round one. In fact we did it twice in the first round and it has worked out to our advantage so far.

He's a cornerback, one of our areas of need. The way Peters is playing, he'd lock down the position for 5-10 years if we had him.

RaginCajun83 · 12-22-2015, 12:06 PM

high in sight is 20/20 but tackles who play guard can be found in rounds 3-7 (see Nicks,C). At least they tried to fill a need with both first round picks but it would of been nice to see Peters or even a WR play on this team this year

12-21-2015, 12:47 PM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,044 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) The New Orleans Saints have been grinding through the 2015 season more than four months now. Fatigue has no doubt set in, as it often does for players when the season winds now. Barring an unlikely series of events, the Saints (5-8) won't have a playoff berth to recharge their spirits. However, they proved their minds were still on football when they snapped a four-game losing streak last week against the Buccaneers. Worn down as they may be, don't count on them throwing in the towel. "Our job is to win," said Saints quarterback Drew Brees. When a team is unlikely to make the playoffs, it is often suggested it would be more beneficial to lose. The theory says wins don't count for much if the playoffs aren't possible, but a loss could move a team higher in the draft order and ensure long-term success. read more Attached Thumbnails
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12-21-2015, 01:00 PM	#2
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option have they not pay attention to film study days, they can just go out there and play their hearts out because even that looks like they are tanking dizzle88 and AlaskaSaints like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option I'm probably as true of a Saints fan as there is. However, we drafted well early last year and I think we will be picking early again. Tank? Hell no! Play backups? Hell yes! darksoul35 likes this.

12-21-2015, 05:43 PM	#4
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option We drafted close mid round and missed out on a impact player.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We drafted close mid round and missed out on a impact player. No we didn't

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,118	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option We selected Peat when Marcus Peters was available He's showing Kansas City just how good he is, defensive rookie of the year easily in the bag. Danno and jlaw8920 like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option Originally Posted by dizzle88 We selected Peat when Marcus Peters was available He's showing Kansas City just how good he is, defensive rookie of the year easily in the bag. Exactly! Its not about when you pick, its who you pick. Its been that way forever. Rugby Saint II and dizzle88 like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option Originally Posted by dizzle88 We selected Peat when Marcus Peters was available He's showing Kansas City just how good he is, defensive rookie of the year easily in the bag. I haven't seen any Kansas City games this year. Is he a RT? If not then I'm ok with going after a position of need in round one. In fact we did it twice in the first round and it has worked out to our advantage so far.

12-22-2015, 11:52 AM	#9
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,118	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I haven't seen any Kansas City games this year. Is he a RT? If not then I'm ok with going after a position of need in round one. In fact we did it twice in the first round and it has worked out to our advantage so far. He's a cornerback, one of our areas of need. The way Peters is playing, he'd lock down the position for 5-10 years if we had him. jeanpierre likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints players say 'tanking' for better draft position is never an option high in sight is 20/20 but tackles who play guard can be found in rounds 3-7 (see Nicks,C). At least they tried to fill a need with both first round picks but it would of been nice to see Peters or even a WR play on this team this year

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