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I agree with the OL idea. The issue I have is IMO this is a weak year for OL in the draft. This effects the rankings of many of the DL players in my book.

So players that made their mark during the off season beauty shows and sky rocketed up the boards may not be all they are cracked up to be.

Unless Ronnie Stanley falls into our laps I really do not see an OT any different from what his name we drafted last year.

Or the saints shock the world and do yet again a major reach of ten or so picks and grab a giant OT that maybe better as a OG Taylor Decker. If they do I am really feeling for Drew

Cody Whitehair ? still not solid on him as a round 1 material

help me if you can I just do see it in round 1.

Maybe round 2,
Vadal Alexander
Shon Coleman
Joshua Garnett

round 3 on looks justified to me

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Know alot of people like him, but I'm not feeling Garnett...

See a guy who's just looking to add to his resume before he goes to Stanford Med School...

He looks soft and reminds me of the other Stanford linemen that was in Miami, Richie Incognito's boy...

There are several quality guards where the value fits the pick more in the fourth round (i.e. Tretola, McGovern)...

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What is everyone's thoughts on Caleb Benenoch? I watched an interview he had this morning and I believe he can play tackle, guard, or center. Might be mid round quality depth :confused:

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Caleb Benenoch*, OT, UCLA
Height: 6-5. Weight: 311. Arm: 34.13.
40 Time: 4.98.
Projected Round (2016): 3-5.

4/9/16: Benenoch played well for the Bruins in 2015. Still, he should have returned for his senior year to continue to improve his pass protection before going pro. His run blocking is definitely ahead of his pass protection, but Benenoch has some athletic upside. That could be seen in Indianapolis. Benenoch had a strong combine performance where he ran faster than expected. The former Bruin could be a sleeper pick who turns into a good NFL right tackle.

8/15/15: Benemoch broke into the starting lineup as a freshman in 2013 and was impressive. He blocked well in the ground game and showed a lot of potential. As a sophomore, Benenoch was a honorable mention all-conference selection, but wasn't consistent and had some issues in pass protection. His run blocking for back Paul Perkins is further developed.

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I wouldn't be upset with Big boy Billings because of his brute strength. I highly doubt you would have to wait 2 years for his transition to the NFL.

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Originally Posted by brees84 (Post 699009)

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/719538916035010561

Kevin Byard || MTSU Highlights - YouTube

Kevin Byard Draft Profile

Byard: Pro day opened eyes around NFL

Byard is coming off a pro day in which he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and hit 38 inches on the vertical. He also recorded 22 reps on the bench press and hit 10 feet in the broad jump.

After his pro day performance Thursday morning, Byard met with the Cleveland Browns that night.

Soon after, other teams scheduled individual workouts with Byard, who did not get an invite to the NFL Combine in early March. Byard's school record for career interceptions (19) and multiple Conference USA accolades were not enough to garner an invite.

Byard: Pro day opened eyes around NFL

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Originally Posted by brees84 (Post 699044)

I can confirm that LSU linebacker Deion Jones has visited the Saints.
https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...29117184876546

I have been kicking around the idea of him at SS

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 699032)

I wouldn't be upset with Big boy Billings because of his brute strength. I highly doubt you would have to wait 2 years for his transition to the NFL.

you really like Billings