NFL Draft Needs: Saints

Danno · 04-19-2016, 05:40 PM

The "failures" on offense are minuscule compared to the failures on defense.

But the defense is trending upward with recent additions and the 2015 draft.

I have no problem taking an elite offensive prospect in this draft. Its all about A-players on both sides of the ball.

This is an extremely deep draft on defense so I have no problem waiting till round 2 to start addressing defense if all the "A-prospects" on defense are taken, and the A-minus prospects will still be there in the 2nd on.

We could walk away with 4 defensive studs in this draft as well as an A-plus prospect in Laquon Treadwell.

As long as we land a stud DT, a pass rusher and perhaps a WLB in the 1st 4 rounds, I'm quite happy with LT @ 12. I truly think he could be even more special than Colston was. He could be our Larry Fitzgerald for the next 8-10 years.

RaginCajun83 · 04-19-2016, 05:44 PM

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Danno · 04-19-2016, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

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What if there are only B-players left on defense when we pick, but several A-players on offense?

B-prospects on defense won't really help. We're already stocked to the gills with defensive prospects from last years draft.

NEVER pass up an A-player for a B-player because of need.

|Mitch| · 04-19-2016, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

What if there are only B-players left on defense when we pick, but several A-players on offense?

Considering this draft is a lot stronger defensively than offensively, I don't think that's a problem...

RaginCajun83 · 04-19-2016, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

What if there are only B-players left on defense when we pick, but several A-players on offense?

B-prospects on defense won't really help. We're already stocked to the gills with defensive prospects from last years draft.

NEVER pass up an A-player for a B-player because of need.

That's not going to happen the first round of this draft, doubt it will until round 3 or 4, this draft if deep with defensive talent

Danno · 04-19-2016, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

That's not going to happen the first round of this draft, doubt it will until round 3 or 4, this draft if deep with defensive talent

I think you completely missed my point.

Beastmode · 04-19-2016, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

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The lines. Have to have lines that are no less than average. Brees can will us to about 7 W's, after that it's on the trenches to deliver the next 3-4 W's.

WillSaints81 · 04-19-2016, 06:27 PM

The advocate has already said WR is not at the top of the saints FO's draft plans.

RaginCajun83 · 04-19-2016, 08:48 PM

I get it just don't see it being an issue until later in the draft

CheramieIII · 04-19-2016, 11:08 PM

Whatever they do I'll be happy. I think we have a very good starting Defense and definitely offense. Need some depth a DL, CB, guard and a replacement for Colston.

04-19-2016, 05:40 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints The "failures" on offense are minuscule compared to the failures on defense. But the defense is trending upward with recent additions and the 2015 draft. I have no problem taking an elite offensive prospect in this draft. Its all about A-players on both sides of the ball. This is an extremely deep draft on defense so I have no problem waiting till round 2 to start addressing defense if all the "A-prospects" on defense are taken, and the A-minus prospects will still be there in the 2nd on. We could walk away with 4 defensive studs in this draft as well as an A-plus prospect in Laquon Treadwell. As long as we land a stud DT, a pass rusher and perhaps a WLB in the 1st 4 rounds, I'm quite happy with LT @ 12. I truly think he could be even more special than Colston was. He could be our Larry Fitzgerald for the next 8-10 years. saintsfan1976 likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints defense defense defense defense offensive line SaintFanInATLHELL and Beastmode like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 defense defense defense defense offensive line What if there are only B-players left on defense when we pick, but several A-players on offense? B-prospects on defense won't really help. We're already stocked to the gills with defensive prospects from last years draft. NEVER pass up an A-player for a B-player because of need.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints Originally Posted by Danno What if there are only B-players left on defense when we pick, but several A-players on offense? Considering this draft is a lot stronger defensively than offensively, I don't think that's a problem... RaginCajun83 likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints Originally Posted by Danno What if there are only B-players left on defense when we pick, but several A-players on offense? B-prospects on defense won't really help. We're already stocked to the gills with defensive prospects from last years draft. NEVER pass up an A-player for a B-player because of need. That's not going to happen the first round of this draft, doubt it will until round 3 or 4, this draft if deep with defensive talent

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 That's not going to happen the first round of this draft, doubt it will until round 3 or 4, this draft if deep with defensive talent I think you completely missed my point. Sarik likes this.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 defense defense defense defense offensive line The lines. Have to have lines that are no less than average. Brees can will us to about 7 W's, after that it's on the trenches to deliver the next 3-4 W's.
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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints The advocate has already said WR is not at the top of the saints FO's draft plans.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints I get it just don't see it being an issue until later in the draft

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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,496 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NFL Draft Needs: Saints Whatever they do I'll be happy. I think we have a very good starting Defense and definitely offense. Need some depth a DL, CB, guard and a replacement for Colston.

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