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

[jeanpierre]

IF the best player available is at No. 12 is a quarterback, would we not take that quarterback?!?

I like Laquon Treadwell, Jarran Reed and Kevin Dodd...

But if it's a quarterback, why not?

[K Major]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I like Laquon Treadwell

JP, I like him too but the Saints having been consistently top 3 in offense and dead last in defense is like running in place and not going no where.

We need defense 1st round... round 2, 3 is another story.

[Danno]

Originally Posted by K Major

JP, I like him too but the Saints having been consistently top 3 in offense and dead last in defense is like running in place and not going no where.

We need defense 1st round... round 2, 3 is another story.

Defense needs to be addressed, but we may address a lot of that in free agency.

The draft is about the future. In 2 or 3 years when Brees is gone, I'd sure like his replacement to have some top WR's to work with.

Treadwell can be a difference maker for many years to come.

I think we take BPA at 12 even if it an offensive weapon.

[RaginCajun83]

1st Round - Defense, Defense, Defense, Defense, Defense

2nd Round - if Coleman the WR from Baylor is there, that's who I want (if he gone, a 6' or taller WR)

3rd Round - Offensive Line

4th Round - Defense

5th Round - Defense

7th Round - Offensive Line

[K Major]

Put my GM hat back on and here is my thought process on who the Saints will select at #12 :

MUST: Interior offensive and defensive lineman
NEED: Coverage LB, pass rusher
WANT: WR, TE,

Here is a quick read by Underhill :Evaluating the problem areas within the Saints’ pass defense | The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana

Best ways to address? Sign a DE and a sub package DT in FA. - Olivier Vernon, Venny Curry, Robert Ayers, Henry Melton , Tony McDaniels, Tyrunn Walker are all available FA's that shouldn't command high contracts.

Edit: I'd even push a coverage LB up to a must.

[Danno]

Originally Posted by K Major

Put my GM hat back on and here is my thought process on who the Saints will select at #12 :

MUST: Interior offensive and defensive lineman
NEED: Coverage LB, pass rusher
WANT: WR, TE,

Here is a quick read by Underhill :Evaluating the problem areas within the Saints’ pass defense | The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana

Best ways to address? Sign a DE and a sub package DT in FA. - Olivier Vernon, Venny Curry, Robert Ayers, Henry Melton , Tony McDaniels, Tyrunn Walker are all available FA's that shouldn't command high contracts.

Edit: I'd even push a coverage LB up to a must.

Needs are typically addressed in free agency. Reaching for needs destroys teams. There may not be any elite lineman available when we pick at 12.

[K Major]

Originally Posted by Danno

There may not be any elite lineman available when we pick at 12.

Noah Spence and A Robinson could both be available at #12 and I think they are elite NFL prospects. I'd even give Robert Ndemkemchi (sp) serious consideration if he is still on the board. Our defense has been, well .. anemic and all of these aforementioned kids will contribute early and often. Inside help is so desperately needed in NO. Beef up that middle.

IMO A'shawn Robinson is going to become a BEAST at the next level.

[jeanpierre]

The 2017 Compensatory Pick Potential For All 32 Teams - Over the Cap

(excerpt) New Orleans
With all the Saints’ salary cap woes you’d think they would have had to let some UFAs walk as a result, but they always find a way to mortgage the future to keep their guys. This year looks to be no different, as their pending UFA slate looks bare. Potential: Very Low

[K Major]

Not sure if anyone has chimed in on this guy ... had 21 sacks last season.

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[hagan714]

Originally Posted by K Major

Not sure if anyone has chimed in on this guy ... had 21 sacks last season.

https://youtu.be/hf6hj49XOe8

Matt Judon, DE, Grand Valley State 6026 255 4.86

Definitely one to keep an eye on at the combine. I want to see his weigh in.

But the saints have a terrible record for letting late round draft picks develop.