2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ...............

K Major · 01-28-2016, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Nkemdiche is horribly overrated and has bust written all over him.

If I'm the GM/Scout I'd do a TON of due diligence on Robert and talk to former teammates, coaches, trainers etc to find out as much as I possible. Depending who is out there & what reports tell them, I would pull the trigger on Nkemdiche.

Is he a risky pick? No doubt..I remember a lot of teams passed on Warren Sapp (including NO). We ended up selecting Fields

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The Saints need a DT that consistently control the like of scrimmage, and create seams/gaps so that our LB's and D ends have more chances to make game changing plays. We need a big, nasty tree stump, that isn't going to be pushed back and can get to the pocket & create chaos & destruction.

To be continued ...

ChrisXVI · 01-28-2016, 03:29 PM

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WillSaints81 · 01-29-2016, 11:33 PM

Next tier of DTs(so far none really stand out like Nkemdich)

Btw I did not include Robinson the first time because I don't think we're getting him.

1.

DT Vernon Butler December 19 2015 - YouTube

Vernon Butler - Louisiana Tech Football - DT - 2015 KSU & Rice Games - YouTube

He plays on a team that doesn't have all the tools to contend with the bigger schools but these type of schools players have been the alternative to the major BCS schools. He played hard, and with better defensive talent around him he should be better and small school players have shown to play hard. Early 2nd projection, for us, that may mean we get him or lose out.

2.

Adolphus Washington (OSU DT) vs Michigan 2014 - YouTube

Adolphus Washington (Ohio State DL) vs Michigan State 2014 - YouTube

Adolphus Washington (OSU DT) Vs. Hawaii 2015 - YouTube

#92 Adolphus Washington 8/30 - YouTube

First two games I thought he was okay, but looked better against Hawaii and Navy. He should be better given he's on a Urban Meyer defense. Early 3rd but might move up.

3.

Sheldon Rankins (Louisville) vs. Texas A&M (2015) - YouTube

Louisville DT Sheldon Rankins vs Florida State October 17 2015 - YouTube

I don't like this one too much. Louiseville is not a defensive team but he just did not stand out to me. Also, he looked better against FSU than TAM. Early 2nd projection, possible late first.

4.

Austin Johnson Vs Ohio State 2015 - YouTube

I only saw one game with him and it did not help. We already have a guy by this name already so it would be weird to have two with it. Just was not seeing much from him. 2nd round.

Draft
Round 2-Butler
Round 2-Washington(if Butler's gone)

Do Not Draft
Round 2-Rankins
Round 2-Johnson

jeanpierre · 01-28-2016, 05:37 PM

2016 NFL Draft Prospect Visits Tracked by Team

New Orleans Saints
No. 1 Team Need
Cornerback
See the other needs ...
Michael Caputo, S, Wisconsin (EW)
Cody Core, WR, Ole Miss (EW)
Josh Ferguson, RB, Illinois (EW)
Brandon Shell, OT, South Carolina (EW)
Noah Spence, OLB/DE/3-4OLB, Eastern Kentucky (SR)
Chris Swain, FB, Navy (SR)

ChrisXVI · 01-28-2016, 08:09 PM

Love for Kenyan Drake...

hagan714 · 01-28-2016, 08:44 PM

Kenyan Drake? hmmm a RB. I am guessing they see little chance of signing Highertower cheap and maybe the Robinson experiment is almost over?

Round 3? solid receiver, and runner. Issue pass protection?

how is the ankle?

ChrisXVI · 01-29-2016, 07:13 AM

Here's something interesting from Matt Miller at Bleacher Report:

"The top-ranked linebacker in this class, Jaylon Smith, is still a lock to go top 15 according to team sources. Smith, who tore his ACL and LCL in the Fiesta Bowl, is already back rehabbing two times a day according to sources close to the player. One team to keep an eye on is the New Orleans Saints. I'm told there is a lot of like for him at weakside linebacker on their board."

I really like the sound of that. This is a deep class for D-Lineman so I would be fine with Smith in the first round.

Crusader · 01-29-2016, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Here's something interesting from Matt Miller at Bleacher Report:

"The top-ranked linebacker in this class, Jaylon Smith, is still a lock to go top 15 according to team sources. Smith, who tore his ACL and LCL in the Fiesta Bowl, is already back rehabbing two times a day according to sources close to the player. One team to keep an eye on is the New Orleans Saints. I'm told there is a lot of like for him at weakside linebacker on their board."

I really like the sound of that. This is a deep class for D-Lineman so I would be fine with Smith in the first round.

While I wouldn't mind Another OLB. Do we really want one that is just coming of a big knee surgery?

jeanpierre · 01-29-2016, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

While I wouldn't mind Another OLB. Do we really want one that is just coming of a big knee surgery?

That would be a retrograde move for the Saints; going back to farming players for other teams...

ChrisXVI · 01-29-2016, 08:20 AM

If we have the chance to have a Lavonte David-style impact LB for the next five years with the stipulation that he starts this season on IR designated to return... I would absolutely pull the trigger on Jaylon Smith. How long have we complained about needing to upgrade our LB's? We have a MLB but there's still work to do and I would be fine with Smith.

01-28-2016, 09:45 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Nkemdiche is horribly overrated and has bust written all over him. If I'm the GM/Scout I'd do a TON of due diligence on Robert and talk to former teammates, coaches, trainers etc to find out as much as I possible. Depending who is out there & what reports tell them, I would pull the trigger on Nkemdiche. Is he a risky pick? No doubt..I remember a lot of teams passed on Warren Sapp (including NO). We ended up selecting Fields . The Saints need a DT that consistently control the like of scrimmage, and create seams/gaps so that our LB's and D ends have more chances to make game changing plays. We need a big, nasty tree stump, that isn't going to be pushed back and can get to the pocket & create chaos & destruction. To be continued ... dizzle88 likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Visits Tracked by Team New Orleans Saints No. 1 Team Need Cornerback See the other needs ... Michael Caputo, S, Wisconsin (EW) Cody Core, WR, Ole Miss (EW) Josh Ferguson, RB, Illinois (EW) Brandon Shell, OT, South Carolina (EW) Noah Spence, OLB/DE/3-4OLB, Eastern Kentucky (SR) Chris Swain, FB, Navy (SR)
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Kenyan Drake? hmmm a RB. I am guessing they see little chance of signing Highertower cheap and maybe the Robinson experiment is almost over? Round 3? solid receiver, and runner. Issue pass protection? how is the ankle?

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Here's something interesting from Matt Miller at Bleacher Report: "The top-ranked linebacker in this class, Jaylon Smith, is still a lock to go top 15 according to team sources. Smith, who tore his ACL and LCL in the Fiesta Bowl, is already back rehabbing two times a day according to sources close to the player. One team to keep an eye on is the New Orleans Saints. I'm told there is a lot of like for him at weakside linebacker on their board." I really like the sound of that. This is a deep class for D-Lineman so I would be fine with Smith in the first round.
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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Here's something interesting from Matt Miller at Bleacher Report: "The top-ranked linebacker in this class, Jaylon Smith, is still a lock to go top 15 according to team sources. Smith, who tore his ACL and LCL in the Fiesta Bowl, is already back rehabbing two times a day according to sources close to the player. One team to keep an eye on is the New Orleans Saints. I'm told there is a lot of like for him at weakside linebacker on their board." I really like the sound of that. This is a deep class for D-Lineman so I would be fine with Smith in the first round. While I wouldn't mind Another OLB. Do we really want one that is just coming of a big knee surgery?

01-29-2016, 08:12 AM	#9
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by Crusader While I wouldn't mind Another OLB. Do we really want one that is just coming of a big knee surgery? That would be a retrograde move for the Saints; going back to farming players for other teams...

01-29-2016, 08:20 AM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... If we have the chance to have a Lavonte David-style impact LB for the next five years with the stipulation that he starts this season on IR designated to return... I would absolutely pull the trigger on Jaylon Smith. How long have we complained about needing to upgrade our LB's? We have a MLB but there's still work to do and I would be fine with Smith.

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