SaintFanInATLHELL

I don't complain much here, but today I just feel the need.

I keep seeing posts about drafting Treadwell at 12. It feels like fantasy football thinking on at least a couple of levels. The first is simply the fact that there is no way the guy is going to be available in that slot.

But the second simply is that even if Treadwell were the next Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, or Calvin Johnson and he were available at 12, would that pick actually make any sense?

The Saints once again are at the top of every offensive statistical category including #1 in passing, #2 in total offense, and #8 in scoring. And once again the defense is at or near the bottom of absolutely everything. So unless Treadwell is going to rush the passer, cover tight ends, or going to be a pick magnet at safety, then what exactly is the sense in such a pick?

I understand the logic of "once in a generation" picks. But honestly, that position has been filled for the Saints by Drew Brees for the past 10 years. A perfect example of how Brees makes offensive skill players into superstars can be seen in the tight end position. Graham here: all world. Graham elsewhere: meh. Watson remaining: career year.

So I just want to understand why is not the discussion focused on identifying the once in a generation draft pick on the defensive side of the ball instead of pining for a player that both is unavailable and in the grand scheme is unneeded in the Saints current makeup? JJ Watt was drafted 11th. Luck Kuechly 9th. Von Miller pretty much won the SuperBowl by himself.

So who are the draftable players that can redefine a defense this year? And why are we not talking about them instead of Treadwell?

OK. Enough whining. Please discuss...

SFIAH

Super Bowl Championships: New Orleans Saints:1, Carolina:0, Atlanta Chokers: STILL ZERO

Only Atlanta choked in an unchokable situation... Life is definitely good.