Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft

SmashMouth · 04-02-2016, 03:10 PM

Thanks for submitting your New Orleans Saints questions to me on Twitter. Send 'em anytime @MikeTriplett. Here’s this week's Question of the Week:

@MikeTriplett: I understand your thinking. The Saints certainly don't have to reach to draft a defensive tackle in Round 1 since the depth is so good at that position. But stupid to draft a DT in Round 1? No way.

New Orleans should draft its highest-graded player at No. 12 -- as long as it's not a running back, quarterback, tight end or offensive tackle. All defensive positions should be on the table.

At No. 12, the Saints should be able to land a future Pro Bowler that they can build their future around. They don't want to get too cute and eliminate the entire DT group from their Round 1 draft board -- especially since that group includes six or seven potential first-round picks.

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B_Dub_Saint · 04-02-2016, 03:42 PM

Who do yall think the best DT in the draft is? I mean all around, not just pass rush or just run stuff.

I'm gonna take a guess and go with Sheldon Rankins.

hagan714 · 04-02-2016, 04:24 PM

Reed has my vote. Is it really a reach if in three years you made the right pick? hmmmmmm

halloween 65 · 04-02-2016, 05:52 PM

The player to build around I got to go with Reed also but with what we have now I got to go with Robinson. I also like the Penn State guy in the 2nd.

K Major · 04-02-2016, 07:52 PM

A'Shawn Robinson

CharityMike · 04-02-2016, 08:31 PM

Rankins!

WillSaints81 · 04-02-2016, 09:36 PM

Reed or Robinson.

I heard at the other forum, someone who is friends with a NFL scout said the saints wanted Cravens in the second round. Another said they knew another scout that said saints were wanting Robinson hard.

I guess this means we won't be getting a impact receiver then if that's true.

rezburna · 04-02-2016, 09:58 PM

As long as he isn't a bust like Sedrick Ellis, I'm good with any of the DT's.

iceshack149 · 04-03-2016, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

As long as he isn't a bust like Sedrick Ellis, I'm good with any of the DT's.

Ellis wasn't a bust. Johnathon Sullivan was a bust.

People use the term "bust" way too often.

ScottF · 04-02-2016, 10:24 PM

If we are truly considering DT a #1, it actually might make sense to drop back 5-6 spots an grab another pick

04-02-2016, 03:42 PM	#2
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft Who do yall think the best DT in the draft is? I mean all around, not just pass rush or just run stuff. I'm gonna take a guess and go with Sheldon Rankins.

04-02-2016, 04:24 PM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft Reed has my vote. Is it really a reach if in three years you made the right pick? hmmmmmm

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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: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft The player to build around I got to go with Reed also but with what we have now I got to go with Robinson. I also like the Penn State guy in the 2nd.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft A'Shawn Robinson Euphoria likes this.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft Rankins!

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft Thanks for submitting your New Orleans Saints questions to me on Twitter. Send 'em anytime @MikeTriplett. Here’s this week's Question of the Week: Twitter @MikeTriplett: I understand your thinking. The Saints certainly don't have to reach to draft a defensive tackle in Round 1 since the depth is so good at that position. But stupid to draft a DT in Round 1? No way. New Orleans should draft its highest-graded player at No. 12 -- as long as it's not a running back, quarterback, tight end or offensive tackle. All defensive positions should be on the table. At No. 12, the Saints should be able to land a future Pro Bowler that they can build their future around. They don't want to get too cute and eliminate the entire DT group from their Round 1 draft board -- especially since that group includes six or seven potential first-round picks. read more Attached Thumbnails

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft Reed or Robinson. I heard at the other forum, someone who is friends with a NFL scout said the saints wanted Cravens in the second round. Another said they knew another scout that said saints were wanting Robinson hard. I guess this means we won't be getting a impact receiver then if that's true.

04-02-2016, 09:58 PM	#8
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft As long as he isn't a bust like Sedrick Ellis, I'm good with any of the DT's. neugey, hagan714 and foreverfan like this.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,334 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft Originally Posted by rezburna As long as he isn't a bust like Sedrick Ellis, I'm good with any of the DT's. Ellis wasn't a bust. Johnathon Sullivan was a bust. People use the term "bust" way too often. Danno likes this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Defensive tackle remains an option for Saints in Round 1 of NFL draft If we are truly considering DT a #1, it actually might make sense to drop back 5-6 spots an grab another pick hagan714, rezburna and Mr.Riaton like this.

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