Featured Discussion 2016 Saints Draft Live Discussion Thread

[Supertek]

WS 81 is right though We do need corner/safety help we got burned back there all last year

[lee909]

The team has always looked better as a 4 headed recieving core of late
Fleener
Thomas
Snead
Cooks

Snead needs to prove it wasn't a one off season and Coleman has proved nothing so i get the pick. Not taking Reed is a surprise though. I guess they just wanted to get more holes plugged or have there wyes on a 3rd-5th round line depth

[WillSaints81]

this org is about bpa

[spkb25]

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

this org is about bpa

If it was me drafting I would feel the same way. The draft usualy takes time to see how well you did so today's needs aren't necessarily served by the draft. Getting a good football player is always a good idea. I do think we should have taken the pothead dixie loving black tackle, but guess after you see a douche bag with a belt eat your cap...

[jeanpierre]

I will say this, up until they announced the selection...

Deuce continued to show class paying respect to Hokie Gajan and Will Smith...

[WillSaints81]

When i looked u the 2013 draft, i saw dts drafted third round that were productive.

[lee909]

The nephew of former No. 1 overall pick Keyshawn Johnson, Ohio State's Michael Thomas is ready to make a name for himself. As the top receiver in this year's draft class, Thomas is doing just that.

In a draft dominated by smaller receivers, Thomas' size is a positive trait. He's a full 6'2 ¾" with a jacked 217-pound frame. His 10 ½-inch hands are above-average size for his frame and allow Thomas to grab the ball away from his body with confidence.

In the last two seasons at Ohio State, we charted just five drops for Thomas on 110 catches. He turned those catches into 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns in an offense that featured the running back first and a running quarterback second. Without getting 100-plus targets per season, Thomas still managed to produce quality numbers.

Thomas' ability to stutter-step and set up cornerbacks with double moves is impressive for a big receiver. He knows how to vary his speed and can break down his hips to leave cornerbacks guessing and driving upfield while he's running by them.

Thomas is a No. 1 receiver in the NFL. Put him in the "X" and get him the ball. He has the skills to make an early impact in any offensive system.



NEGATIVES

Thomas doesn't always look natural as a route-runner against tough man coverage. He can tear up off coverage, but he isn't always reacting and gliding through his routes if a good defensive back is in-phase. Trusting his routes and playing with more of a dog mentality will help him here.

As with any Ohio State receiver, Thomas must answer concerns that the offense created opportunities for him. Can he create on his own? The tape would seem to say yes, but in the NFL he won't have the playmakers around him that the Buckeyes threatened college defenses with.

On special teams, Thomas has no value and no experience. He's not built for fourth down.



COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'2 ¾"

Weight: 217 lbs.

40 Time: 4.47s

3-Cone: 6.80s

Short Shuttle: 4.13s



PRO COMPARISON: Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys
FINAL GRADE: 7.10/9.00 (Round 1—Rookie Starter)

[jeanpierre]

One thing occurred to me with all these picks the Titans have, can you imagine if/when they all hit, having to sign them all in four years?!?

[Rsanders24]

Damn....kinda wanted D. Jones so that we could add some speed to our defense.....we still need to address that..

[WillSaints81]

Speaking of titans did they just screw murray over. they want to win and still want to run the rbbc?