Featured Discussion 2016 Saints Draft Live Discussion Thread

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

I think OG is next and 7th is irrelevant.

I really like the seventh this year. while the first few rounds were lacking, I think 4 through 7 and even UDFA are really strong compared to the past few years. There is not a huge drop off.

Some solid depth talent with upside that can upgrade special teams is going to be out there.

[RaginCajun83]

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I guess they felt the one we have in Kikaha is better.

we'll see when QBs still have 10 minutes to throw the ball next season

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

we'll see when QBs still have 10 minutes to throw the ball next season

Have you forgotten that Kikaha was rated as one of the best edge rushers coming out in last year's draft? He was never given the opportunity in Rob Ryan's defense. He will be given that chance this year. I honestly feel Kikaha is a better option than anyone that came out of the draft today.

[CharityMike]

I just read the pages I missed when I had to leave earlier. Not much was said about the fact that Tampa traded to move up to grab a kicker in the 2nd round....lmmfao. I heard it on the radio but thought I heard wrong. Man o man..Danno would have had a coronary if we did that. So everyone crying about our draft picks, just be glad we didn't draft a kicker with our 2nd pick..LOL

[WillSaints81]

In the meantime.............

Who is Austin Hooper?

[CharityMike]

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

In the meantime.............

Who is Austin Hooper?

A TE from Stanford..why?

[hagan714]

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

In the meantime.............

Who is Austin Hooper?

Austin is a solid TE with plenty of upside. probably more old school. wuith the falcons oL they need all the safety valves they can get.

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by lee909

Joel A. Erickson – Verified account ‏@JoelAErickson

Thomas' selection "is no way a reflection on Brandon." Says Thomas is a player who had a very high grade from New Orleans

Joel A. Erickson
Joel A. Erickson – Verified account ‏@JoelAErickson

Payton says there's a couple of different value charts. Saints got an equal or plus value on their chart for trade with Patriots

Larry Holder – Verified account ‏@LarryHolder

Payton said there is a concern about guard in this draft in that the Saints don't have one yet

Sean Payton needs to take his charts and throw them in the garbage...

[WillSaints81]

I was making light of the clowns pick. Or picks shall I say. Wierder than ours.

[burningmetal]

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Have you forgotten that Kikaha was rated as one of the best edge rushers coming out in last year's draft? He was never given the opportunity in Rob Ryan's defense. He will be given that chance this year. I honestly feel Kikaha is a better option than anyone that came out of the draft today.

I like Kikaha, but he's a one trick pony. And that one trick is even one dimensional right now. He's got a LOT to learn to become a consistent pass rusher.

But who says we are set even if he were consistent? Do you know defensive line is the most important area to have depth? Remember how many pass rushers the Giants had a few years back? That worked well for them.

I think Kikaha fits well as a complimentary edge rusher. That was my thought from the get go with him. He just doesn't look like a starting defensive end. He excels at making plays on ball carriers in the open field and has great burst, but doesn't have many moves and is certainly not an edge setter.

Don't ever think you have enough defensive linemen.