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

halloween 65 · 04-26-2016, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

There is no way we could have bad luck with all of the RB's this year. Ingram has never been a 25 carry a game guy. Give him 15, Spiller 5, Hightower 5 and Ballard a couple. The Backfield is fine. If we draft a QB it won't be in the 1st 3 rounds. DT/DE, CB and OG, Safety or DT

I would give more reps to Hightower, and (If )Ingram goes down Hightower gets way more reps. Keeping him conditioned might not be a bad thing. I wish we had a sledge hammer to close out games, Brees could rest a little easier late and keeps a D in tight.

jeanpierre · 04-26-2016, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I would give more reps to Hightower, and (If )Ingram goes down Hightower gets way more reps. Keeping him conditioned might not be a bad thing. I wish we had a sledge hammer to close out games, Brees could rest a little easier late and keeps a D in tight.

And that requires two (2) guards, we've got Lelito who has the opportunity to step up, who's the other guard? Peat?

WillSaints81 · 04-25-2016, 10:02 PM

He's an ILB. Do we have a need there?

WillSaints81 · 04-26-2016, 12:36 AM

ChrisXVI · 04-26-2016, 09:57 AM

Scouting Notebook: Matt Miller's Final Team-by-Team Reports, Jared Goff Q&A | Bleacher Report

"In talking to sources on the coaching staff in New Orleans, it's apparent the team wants to get bigger at defensive tackle and beef up against the run. Sheldon Rankins in Round 1 and a wide receiver in Round 2 is the current "best guess" from coaches. I was told by a Saints scout that there was a big debate on Robert Nkemdiche and to not rule him out in Round 1."

K Major · 04-26-2016, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Scouting Notebook: Matt Miller's Final Team-by-Team Reports, Jared Goff Q&A | Bleacher Report

"In talking to sources on the coaching staff in New Orleans, it's apparent the team wants to get bigger at defensive tackle and beef up against the run. Sheldon Rankins in Round 1 and a wide receiver in Round 2 is the current "best guess" from coaches. I was told by a Saints scout that there was a big debate on Robert Nkemdiche and to not rule him out in Round 1."

You cannot deny the raw talent and ability of Nkemdiche however do we have the staff to "coach him up"?? Since we rolled the dice on Fairley, I wouldn't rule out Nkemdiche or Spence at 12.

Two more days until the draft .. two more days

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Seer1 · 04-26-2016, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

You cannot deny the raw talent and ability of Nkemdiche however do we have the staff to "coach him up"??

No

WillSaints81 · 04-26-2016, 04:32 PM

I'm going to go over the CBs and Ss. Probably will lump them together(that is CB and FS). Since they can play either position.

WillSaints81 · 04-26-2016, 07:02 PM

Only did those that could go rounds 1 and 2 out of the big six.

1.

Vernon Hargreaves III (Florida) vs. Alabama (2015) - YouTube

Vernon Hargreaves III (Florida) vs. Ole Miss (2015) - YouTube

He didn't look all that great against Bama but in many ways especially in conference play Bama is a anomaly. However, he looked great vs Ole Miss so much that he was not even matched up with Treadwell.

2.

Jalen Ramsey (Florida State) vs. NC State (2015) - YouTube

Jalen Ramsey (Florida State) vs. Notre Dame (2014) - YouTube

He got beat on a big TD, which is concerning. However, we was used as a DE/CB as well. I don't rank him ahead of Hargreaves.

3.

William Jackson III (Houston) vs. Florida State (2015) - YouTube

It's a bit of a drop-off after this. Jackson's flaw is once in space he can't tackle. Otherwise he had two picks in this clip and that's something we could use. He got beat on a big catch by Wilson earlier but redeemed himself later against the same receiver.

4.

Eli Apple (Ohio State) vs. Michigan State (2015) - YouTube

This is someone who will not be able to be a outside CB in the NFL. He has to be converted to safety or nickle.

5.

T.J. Green VS Alabama (2015) - YouTube

T.J. Green VS Louisville (2015) - YouTube

Don't like this at all. But it's better than his teammate. Decent but nothing great.

6.

Mackensie Alexander Vs Florida State 2014 - YouTube

Mackensie Alexander (Clemson) vs. Alabama (2015) - YouTube

Will Fuller vs. Mackensie Alexander: 1-on-1 Series WR vs. DB 2015/2016 - YouTube

Just no, he looks out of place for a CB and he lost the one on one battle with Fuller, who I don't see being anything special in the pros. He allowed shorter catches but allowing catches period was our problem last year. He just does not stand out to me at all.

Draft
Round 1-Ramsey
Round 1-Hargreaves
Round 1-Jackson
Round 1 or 2-Apple if converted
Do Not Draft
Round 2-Green
Round 1or 2-Alexander

WillSaints81 · 04-26-2016, 04:31 PM

EJW does not think we will get Rankins. For our sake, I hope he is gone before we pick.

04-26-2016, 07:39 PM	#1
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by CheramieIII There is no way we could have bad luck with all of the RB's this year. Ingram has never been a 25 carry a game guy. Give him 15, Spiller 5, Hightower 5 and Ballard a couple. The Backfield is fine. If we draft a QB it won't be in the 1st 3 rounds. DT/DE, CB and OG, Safety or DT I would give more reps to Hightower, and (If )Ingram goes down Hightower gets way more reps. Keeping him conditioned might not be a bad thing. I wish we had a sledge hammer to close out games, Brees could rest a little easier late and keeps a D in tight.

04-26-2016, 10:16 PM	#2
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 halloween 65 I would give more reps to Hightower, and (If )Ingram goes down Hightower gets way more reps. Keeping him conditioned might not be a bad thing. I wish we had a sledge hammer to close out games, Brees could rest a little easier late and keeps a D in tight. And that requires two (2) guards, we've got Lelito who has the opportunity to step up, who's the other guard? Peat?

04-25-2016, 10:02 PM	#3
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... He's an ILB. Do we have a need there?

04-26-2016, 12:36 AM	#4
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Here's the other half of the WRs and OLs drafted third round or later in 2012 draft. WR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._J._Graham https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishard_Matthews https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Ebert https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaVon_Brazill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Coale https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Givens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan...an_football%29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Toon OL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Jones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Stephenson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Massie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnnie_Troutman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis...an_football%29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Mondek https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rokevious_Watkins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Compton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamar_Holmes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Tiller https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_McCants https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Slowey

04-26-2016, 09:57 AM	#5
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Scouting Notebook: Matt Miller's Final Team-by-Team Reports, Jared Goff Q&A \| Bleacher Report "In talking to sources on the coaching staff in New Orleans, it's apparent the team wants to get bigger at defensive tackle and beef up against the run. Sheldon Rankins in Round 1 and a wide receiver in Round 2 is the current "best guess" from coaches. I was told by a Saints scout that there was a big debate on Robert Nkemdiche and to not rule him out in Round 1."

04-26-2016, 10:02 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Scouting Notebook: Matt Miller's Final Team-by-Team Reports, Jared Goff Q&A \| Bleacher Report "In talking to sources on the coaching staff in New Orleans, it's apparent the team wants to get bigger at defensive tackle and beef up against the run. Sheldon Rankins in Round 1 and a wide receiver in Round 2 is the current "best guess" from coaches. I was told by a Saints scout that there was a big debate on Robert Nkemdiche and to not rule him out in Round 1." You cannot deny the raw talent and ability of Nkemdiche however do we have the staff to "coach him up"?? Since we rolled the dice on Fairley, I wouldn't rule out Nkemdiche or Spence at 12. Two more days until the draft .. two more days .

04-26-2016, 11:39 AM	#7
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by K Major You cannot deny the raw talent and ability of Nkemdiche however do we have the staff to "coach him up"?? No

04-26-2016, 04:32 PM	#8
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... I'm going to go over the CBs and Ss. Probably will lump them together(that is CB and FS). Since they can play either position.

04-26-2016, 04:31 PM	#10
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... EJW does not think we will get Rankins. For our sake, I hope he is gone before we pick.

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