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We could go 2-14 on a season, as long as we sweep the Falcons...

I'd like to have put Grayson in and start letting Drew heal, recover, but...

Might as well finish it out with a win because we're not going to get in the Top 10 picks...

If Laquon Treadwell has a monster game, it makes selecting him less likely...

Reggie Ragland has been the beneficiary of some great line play, I'd love to pair him with Anthony in a 3-4...

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Hopefully tonight isn't the last time we see Treadwell playing in the Super Dome! ; )

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Could have used a lot of that this year, def missed out #AGAIN

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Giants and bucs win we stand a chance of top 10 / Miami & Baltimore win my fingers will be crossed....we still stand a chance

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Sugar Bowl Update...

WR Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss, 6' 2", 210 lbs had six (6) receptions for seventy-two (72) receiving yards and THREE (3) TOUCHDOWNS!!!

Oh, Treadwell also threw a forty-five (45) yard pass...

On the season, coming off a major knee injury the previous season, Treadwell's numbers are:

Games - 12

Receptions - 76

Rec Yds - 1082

Touchdowns - 8

While not as big as Colston, and that'll be missed at times, Treadwell has the same sure hands and as large a catch radius; how much that former injury will shorten LT's productive cycle in the NFL is also a concern taking when taking him in the first round; Treadwell though is known for his versatility (yes, he can throw the ball) as he's an excellent downfield blocker and he's very combative going up for jump balls; now, if we fall to the fourteenth (14) or further selection, chances of getting a shot to select him seem less likely, though we're still very early in the draft selection process...

Another possible first round pick is WR Michael Thomas, Ohio State, 6' 3" 210 lbs; against Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl, Thomas caught seven (7) balls for seventy-two (72) yards and a touchdown against Notre Dame; scouts like to remark that Thomas has good bloodlines as the nephew to Keyshawn Johnson (personally, that concerns me), but of greater concern was how he disappeared at times during the Buckeyes year...



Thomas is considered "pro-ready" and already a proto-typical NFL possession receiver...

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If Tredwell is off the board or the saints do not pick him I say go late round to add to the WR corp. I am not all that impressed with the depth at WR so far in the draft.

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And then you woke up...

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Picking #12

Must improve that anemic pass rush.

My top choice is Robinson DE/DT from Alabama.

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Not seen enough college football to know whos who this year. So i just want a nasty guard,a pair of dynamic defensive tackles and dynamite pass rushing defensive end and a good coverage linebacker.






Oh a number 1 WR wouldn't go amiss either





P.S And some line depth









PPS A free safety too










PPPS some new position coaches

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Our IR list is just about as long as our list of needs. I agree on a pass rush and think OG is up there. We will make playoffs next year and hopefully the rebuilding process will be finished. I still like Brees for three to four more years.

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He commands double teams (see MICH ST game) but somehow seems to get involved down in the trenches. We need a player like this to anchor our D line.

Put another lazy eye on this kid next Monday night vs Clemson.

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after the bowls I have a new respect for

R1 A’Shawn Robinson DE/DT Alabama 6032 312 5.18

R2 Joshua Perry OLB Ohio State 6035 2.54 4.67

R3 Sebastian Tretola OG Arkansas 6045 332 5.37

R4 Torn
Eric Murray CB Minnesota 5105 196 4.45
or
Tajae Sharpe WR Massachusetts 6025 200 4.48

R5 Jonathan Woodard DE Central Arkansas 6047 271 4.86

R7 Brad Craddock K Maryland 6003 192 4.88

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Would be a nice get but as the #1 ranked WR, he wont make it to us.

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I do not see Treadwell dropping to us. He is a better prospect than DeVante Parker, who went to the dolphins at 14 last year

Jalen Ramsey still gets my vote as the player that may drop lower than they think. He did not show the development as a CB that most thought he would and he has played a different position every year at Florida St. how far? He is a safety that still needs time to develop. Skills are there but safeties do not go in the top 10 as a general rule of thumb. He is not the #1 CB in the draft. He actually maybe the 5th or 6th best CB in the draft. It is all about solid huge amounts of upside.

Ramsey is my #1 over hyped media darling. DeForest Buckner is right there with him. I would draft Ramsey in a heart beat as a safety knowing it will be a year or two till you really get to see how good he is.

Ramsey is one of the best FS/SS or SS/FS to come out in the modern pass happy era of the NFL. Put him at SS and watch Byrds production improve. When Byrd goes down as he seems to always do he can step in right away and do better than any of players we have now. This is a skill set the NFL might be finally seeing as a must have to defend against today's pass happy NFL

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OK now we are talking Hog invasion of the draft

Arkansas TE Hunter Henry intends to enter 2016 NFL Draft

"I have enjoyed my experience more than I could have ever imagined", Henry said in a letter to fans.

Arkansas offensive tackle Denver Kirkland (6-foot-5, 340 pounds), who projects more as a guard in the National Football League, announced he intends to enter the 2016 draft as well. "For that, I am forever grateful", Kirkland said.

Arkansas TE Hunter Henry intends to enter 2016 NFL Draft

next up?

Arkansas running back Alex Collins, a three-time 1,000-yard rusher, is expected to announce his plans regarding the draft later this week. He had 74 catches for 937 yards and eight touchdowns in two seasons with the Cardinal.

I really like the attitude the hogs instill in their players

Henry and Collins will upset my wish list lol

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poor mans Treadwell or poor mans Anquan Boldin

Potential: When I watch Tajae Sharpe play three specific attributes stand out; physicality, ball skills, and body control. There are a lot of receivers who have Sharpe's six-foot-three size, but very few use it as well as he does. Sharpe does such a great job positioning his body to box out smaller defenders on everything from slant routes to fades. He's clearly is a naturally strong athlete as he quite easily overpowers defensive backs, but you don't ever see him get caught up in hand fighting or shoving, he simply takes what he wants.

Also tracking the ball downfield is another rare trait that you don't always see in receivers. Sharpe takes perfect angles to the ball downfield and allows the ball to travel over his shoulder to hit him in stride instead of stopping his momentum and giving the defensive back a chance recover. However, when he does elevate to make a reception his leaping ability is outstanding, he can contort his body in any which way and he just always seems to know where the sideline is and make sure he gets his feet in.

To me, Sharpe has a lot of Anquan Boldin in him. Maybe Sharpe doesn't have the quicks that Boldin did in his prime, but they have the same playing style as well as mental and physical toughness. On the low side, Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson also has a very similar style.

Sharpe is a name you're going to hear talked about more and more as the season goes on, and probably especially so in January where he'll be a shoo-in for the Senior Bowl, where I'd expect him to make some serious noise. He's a day two prospect at this point for sure.
http://www.nfldraftgeek.com/tajaesha...6nfldraft.html

Tajae Sharpe WR Massachusetts 6025 200 4.48

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R7 Brad Craddock K Maryland 6003 192 4.88

Craddock's accuracy is pretty remarkable given that he has only been playing American rules football for the past three years. He has worked with former NFL kicker Matt Stover during that time and appears to possess the confident personality needed to handle the pressure of the next level.

Craddock is a former four-sport athlete in high school (soccer, tennis, track and Australian rules football) with enough agility and size to offer some flexibility on fakes. He's quick to the ball and gets impressive height on his kicks, with zero blocks in 167 attempts (field goal and extra points). Craddock's power translates well to kickoffs, where he has maintained a solid 62.45-yard average, though only 29 of 75 kickoffs in 2014 went for touchbacks.

Making Craddock's accuracy all the more impressive was that 11 of his field-goal attempts were from 40-plus yards, including a school-record 57 yarder against eventual national champion Ohio State and a game-winning 43-yarder in the closing seconds to beat Penn State in Happy Valley. Craddock's lone miss on the year was a 54-yarder against Rutgers.
Brad Craddock, K, Maryland, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

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CB i want for the saints - Smart and tough as nails

Jalen Ramsey Fla St - but skill sets is that of a FS/SS
Desmond King Iowa - but he appears to be staying in school

so next up
Eric Murray CB Minnesota 5105 196 4.45

Murray, who lines up as the boundary corner, doesn't stand out in one particular category, but he is very well-rounded with good size, speed and physicality for the position. He plays with confidence and is well-versed in press, off and zone coverages, showing off his versatility as a reliable run defender and blitzer.

With only one career interception, Murray doesn't receive much attention on a national level, but he has 18 passes defended over his 26 starts the past two seasons and is lauded by Minnesota coaches for his work ethic and competitive drive on and off the field, also excelling on special teams.
Eric Murray, Minnesota, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

My veiw? Teams avoided Murray for the last two years. Big plus is all around skill set as a CB. Coverage, tackling, blitzing, special teams, just as skilled outside as in the slot. He is Mr Do Everything.

The saints have a huge void at secondary players that are just fundamental sound. Pet Pev - way to many ball tacklers and the reason so many draft prospects IMO should be passed on.

I compare King and Murray's skill sets to those of Mike Mckinsey when he came out of college. Nothing flashy but light years ahead of all the others in polished fundamentals. Smart and tough as nails

So far that is my short list thru round 4. i expect one maybe 2 will surface as the NFL draft beauty show gets underway

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My Likes for First Round options...

No. 012 (R1, 12) WR LaQuon Treadwell, Ole Miss; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 210 lbs.

No. 012 (R1, 12) DE Shaq Lawson, Clemson; Height: 6' 3"; Weight: 270 lbs.

No. 012 (R1, 12) DE DeForest Buckner, Oregon; Height: 6' 7"; Weight: 290 lbs.

No. 012 (R1, 12) LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 252 lbs.

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I don't understand wasting a 1st round pick on a WR...
We had 2 1000+yrd WRs and very promising young talent, not to mention we are looking at the best passing offense in the NFL.

This draft is rich in talent on the front 7, we should load up as much as possible.

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No. 012 (R1, 12) DE DeForest Buckner, Oregon; Height: 6' 7"; Weight: 290 lbs.

sell me on him .
First round talent sure but top 15?
huge gamble on upside?

I just did not see it on the field on a consistent level because IMO he is a media hype darling

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He is a play maker, not just the upside. From what I read he has a good motor and doesn't give up on plays, which typically guys his size do. Is he top 15? Maybe, I wouldn't be disappointed with the pick.

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Hey Hagan714,
Give your impressions of Carl Nassib DE - Penn State.

I also like Jarran Reed (Alabama- DT), Myles Jack -UCLA OLB (he can COVER).

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Think Reed will go in the 2nd? He does the dirty work and thats what we need.

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First thing I would do is get an OL coach, one with real nasty schemes that piss defenders off. I mean nasty. Second, trade to move up and get the best OL pick we can get into this new scheme. Next a DT than can bust through on 3rd down. He will only be used on 3rd and 4th down. All the other picks who cares.

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How many times did we have 3rd and long and we had no one who could go out, physically match up, block out against a DB and grab the big reception to keep a drive going or even score?!?

We can move the ball up and down between the 20's with the best of them...

But we often struggled in 3rd and longs and in the red zone on particularly crucial conversions and it showed in the W-L column...

And this is why you grabbed the rarer talent; I'd have have a number of rotational, younger guys on defense; guys that will still be there in later rounds...

But since age has caught up with Colston and the Graham trade, we haven't had that defense killer that kept drives going or that jumpball red zone threat..

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Carl Nassib - he is not going to dazzle anyone with athletic ability that is for sure. But he has more desire and heart than probably any player in the draft. IMO he is the top blue collar lunch pail toting DE in the draft. With that said the only concern is the fact he is a one year wonder. Draft him and hold your breath and see what you got. He is one one of those players i would not target but if we drafted him my reaction would be on of sigh but lets see what happens. no one truely knows what you will be getting. he is a player that the pro days, combine and bowls will make or break in the draft.

Want to take about the same risk without the high draft pick his team mate, Anthony Zettel has basically the same positives and negatives yet a bit more athletic but not as well built. He is one I am watching closely during the pre draft. 2nd vs 5th. He needs to bulk up but he is all about desire and heart also. As a 43 late round DE development pick he is high on my wish list.

Jarren Reed - He is the unsung impact player of the Bama front 4. People started to see his ability late in the season. Is he good because of the unit as a whole or is he just that good. If sacks are your thing look elsewhere. If you are looking DT that is gap disciplined and plug the middle, set the edge and get those tackles for losses look no further. He can be a DT in 43 and a DE in a 34. Love this kids versitility. But the risk appears to be there with being part of a unit. I am waiting to see what his does at the bowls pro day and combine before final judgement. do not be surprised to see him go much earlier than most think. He has just as good of a chance to be the first Bama defender selected as the other right now IMO. do not over look Jarran Reed either

Myles Jack - test that knee! If you want a LB that can do just about anything as an OLB you need look no further. There is one area I am concerned about is making tackles in a crowd. Tackles in the open field is not an issue. But get in there in the phone both with the big boys, he has questions to answer. As a LB that can make the highlight reels it is probably the safest pick in the draft. If that knee checks out and the saints pick him I will conclude the saints are tried of TE eating them up game after game after game. He also has the ability to blow up swing passes and those annoying sweeps that always get 8 yards each and every time they run it. If we draft him in round 1 we will know early on in the draft we are a 43 defense also.

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I know he can make the highlight reels but I have seen games were he disappears all together. I worry about his football IQ. He appears to be a bit slow in read react ability IMO. One thing to be overally aggressive and over run play. It is another to just show up late on a regular clip. Maybe more playing time and coaching can change it. If it does he will be a beast. But in the first round, this high I would pause. At this point in the draft IMO that is a huge flaw in his game. The draft interview would make or break this kid for me.

There is always a concern I have DL and OL players that play against mostly spread offenses in college. They all need more coaching to understand the differences in the pro game. So maybe I am more skeptical and critical with these players

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That is the key for me.

We have seen physical talent like his before, but if he can't play the game intelligently it won't matter.

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And to think we could have had Mathews, Philly got a reciever there If anything with Philly in a bad state I would seriously look at getting him by offering a pick .Colston 2.0

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Do not get me wrong i would not scratch him off the board but I would research the heck out of the kid.

Two other high rated players i would really dig deep into are
Emmanuel Ogbah
Andrew Billings

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My 3-round mock:
12: R1P12
DT ANDREW BILLINGS
BAYLOR

47: R2P16
DE CARL NASSIB
PENN STATE

78: R3P15
OG DENVER KIRKLAND
ARKANSAS

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I'd like Rashard Robinson on Day 3 or UDFA if Peterson doesn't convince the Cardinals to take him earlier.

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A little off topic but do we stand a chance of getting any compensatory picks this year?

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Unlikely as we signed as much as we lost...

It's about a double-secret committee that assigns values to free agents...

And then depending on your supposed net gain, loss, picks are assigned...

It doesn't matter, Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens will end up with most of 'em as they've got the wink-wink inside formula for those picks...

Personally, I'd like to see compensatory picks done away with and the draft bumped to nine full rounds...

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R1 WR LaQuon Treadwell, Ole Miss; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 210 lbs.

R2 FS Darian Thompson, Boise St; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 210 lbs.

R3 OG Sebastian Tretola, Arkansas; Height: 6' 5", Weight: 335 lbs.

R4 QB Kevin Hogan, Stanford; Height: 6' 4", Weight: 218 lbs.

R5 TE David Grinnage, NC State; Height: 6' 5", Weight: 265 lbs.

R6 SS Miles Killebrew, Southern Utah; Height: 6’ 2”, Weight: 223 lbs.

R7 OG Joe Dahl, Washington St; Height: 6' 4", Weight: 303 lbs.

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I don't think I could hate a draft more than this.

Not one of our positions of need is addressed. From what I have seen there are no WRs worth taking in the first RD and we're already loaded there.

To each his own though. OG and TE being addressed is good.

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Black, No. 1 receiver, Guard(s), Tight End are not needs?

Treadwell is the real deal and would be the perfect complement to Cooks who's too small to win the physical battles...

How can guard not be an issue for our offensive line?!?

And the Tight End had some big games against really good opponents, including Clemson...

FS Jairus Byrd has been a huge disappointment (at least for those who believed this would work) can't stay on the field to make plays...

SS Kenny Vaccaro for all his great physical talent and plays negates with bone-headed plays will be headed for free agency...

Hogan is my luxury pick, but I believe he's the goods and Brees doesn't have another three years, if two...

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Ozzie? Now there's a guy we should trade all of our draft picks for.