New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft

CharityMike · 04-29-2016, 02:59 PM

For those that don't like the pick or don't think he was the best DT in the draft, just listen to what Payton said about him. He checks ALL the box's. He can do it all. Is good against the run and can push the pocket in the pass. Can play any position on the line.

In the senior bowl, he was UNBLOCKABLE in one on one's. He is going to be good. I won't disagree with getting another DT. Not having to pin our hopes on Jenkins and Fairly makes me feel better. It all starts up front and this pick filled a need and was the best DT in the draft. Grade A+

burningmetal · 04-29-2016, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

For those that don't like the pick or don't think he was the best DT in the draft, just listen to what Payton said about him. He checks ALL the box's. He can do it all. Is good against the run and can push the pocket in the pass. Can play any position on the line.

In the senior bowl, he was UNBLOCKABLE in one on one's. He is going to be good. I won't disagree with getting another DT. Not having to pin our hopes on Jenkins and Fairly makes me feel better. It all starts up front and this pick filled a need and was the best DT in the draft. Grade A+

I've said a few times that I'm good with the pick, but I'm not as enthusiastic as some of you. Coaches tend to always gush over players they just picked. Our track record of picking DT's, or even signing them as free agents is horrible. So you'll forgive me if I don't give two craps what Payton says about Rankins.

I'm not sold that he can stop the run. This is not college anymore, and I am reminded of Brodrick Bunkley when I look at his size. Some guys can over-come that lack of leverage and I'm hoping Rankins will. I would have liked to double up on tackles. But instead we took an over-rated WR.

Like Rankins, but he's not going to do it all by himself.

CharityMike · 04-29-2016, 03:15 PM

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halloween 65 · 04-29-2016, 03:32 PM

I like the thought of pairing him up with Davidson. I like Davidson, lightning quick, well at least the quickest we got. I see Davidson getting a fair snap with this guy. Jenkins is a clogger that dropped weight and is still slow. I'm for an upgrade for him. I would like to see Cam Newton in pain type of upgrade at the line.

halloween 65 · 04-29-2016, 03:36 PM

I got to give it to the Saints. At least they finnally are looking at things. Guess it took a while.

halloween 65 · 04-29-2016, 03:37 PM

Now it's up to the good ole boys to get it done.

rezburna · 04-29-2016, 03:43 PM

Kamalei Correa, DE, Boise State is the name I keep seeing tied to the Saints.

Jonathan Bullard, DT, Florida is another one. I don't think we need another DT with Fairley, Jenkins, and Rankins, and Davidson but I wouldn't be upset.

Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State

voodooido · 04-29-2016, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Kamalei Correa, DE, Boise State is the name I keep seeing tied to the Saints.

Jonathan Bullard, DT, Florida is another one. I don't think we need another DT with Fairley, Jenkins, and Rankins, and Davidson but I wouldn't be upset.

Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State

Whitehair is considered by many to be the top Guard in the draft. I would not be mad with him in rd 2.

lee909 · 04-29-2016, 04:00 PM

You cant double team them all
Hopefully its a pick your poison with Cam,Fairley and Rankins. Hey double the lot of him and Kikaha will have a field day
If you cant be excited at the moment you should look for another sport. We have not seen the team play in nearly 5 months. Yu could throw members of the this forum on the field at the moment and id be looking at the brightside

CharityMike · 04-29-2016, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Yu could throw members of the this forum on the field at the moment and id be looking at the brightside

04-29-2016, 02:59 PM	#1
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft For those that don't like the pick or don't think he was the best DT in the draft, just listen to what Payton said about him. He checks ALL the box's. He can do it all. Is good against the run and can push the pocket in the pass. Can play any position on the line. In the senior bowl, he was UNBLOCKABLE in one on one's. He is going to be good. I won't disagree with getting another DT. Not having to pin our hopes on Jenkins and Fairly makes me feel better. It all starts up front and this pick filled a need and was the best DT in the draft. Grade A+ Utah_Saint, MarchingOn and WhoDatFan26 like this.

04-29-2016, 10:17 PM	#2
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft Originally Posted by CharityMike For those that don't like the pick or don't think he was the best DT in the draft, just listen to what Payton said about him. He checks ALL the box's. He can do it all. Is good against the run and can push the pocket in the pass. Can play any position on the line. In the senior bowl, he was UNBLOCKABLE in one on one's. He is going to be good. I won't disagree with getting another DT. Not having to pin our hopes on Jenkins and Fairly makes me feel better. It all starts up front and this pick filled a need and was the best DT in the draft. Grade A+ I've said a few times that I'm good with the pick, but I'm not as enthusiastic as some of you. Coaches tend to always gush over players they just picked. Our track record of picking DT's, or even signing them as free agents is horrible. So you'll forgive me if I don't give two craps what Payton says about Rankins. I'm not sold that he can stop the run. This is not college anymore, and I am reminded of Brodrick Bunkley when I look at his size. Some guys can over-come that lack of leverage and I'm hoping Rankins will. I would have liked to double up on tackles. But instead we took an over-rated WR. Like Rankins, but he's not going to do it all by himself.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

04-29-2016, 03:32 PM	#4
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: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft I like the thought of pairing him up with Davidson. I like Davidson, lightning quick, well at least the quickest we got. I see Davidson getting a fair snap with this guy. Jenkins is a clogger that dropped weight and is still slow. I'm for an upgrade for him. I would like to see Cam Newton in pain type of upgrade at the line.

04-29-2016, 03:36 PM	#5
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: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft I got to give it to the Saints. At least they finnally are looking at things. Guess it took a while.

04-29-2016, 03:37 PM	#6
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: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft Now it's up to the good ole boys to get it done.

04-29-2016, 03:43 PM	#7
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft Kamalei Correa, DE, Boise State is the name I keep seeing tied to the Saints. Jonathan Bullard, DT, Florida is another one. I don't think we need another DT with Fairley, Jenkins, and Rankins, and Davidson but I wouldn't be upset. Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State SmashMouth likes this.

04-29-2016, 03:48 PM	#8
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft Originally Posted by rezburna Kamalei Correa, DE, Boise State is the name I keep seeing tied to the Saints. Jonathan Bullard, DT, Florida is another one. I don't think we need another DT with Fairley, Jenkins, and Rankins, and Davidson but I wouldn't be upset. Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State Whitehair is considered by many to be the top Guard in the draft. I would not be mad with him in rd 2.
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04-29-2016, 04:00 PM	#9
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	Re: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft You cant double team them all Hopefully its a pick your poison with Cam,Fairley and Rankins. Hey double the lot of him and Kikaha will have a field day If you cant be excited at the moment you should look for another sport. We have not seen the team play in nearly 5 months. Yu could throw members of the this forum on the field at the moment and id be looking at the brightside CharityMike likes this.

04-29-2016, 04:19 PM	#10
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: New Orleans Saints select Sheldon Rankins in 2016 NFL Draft Originally Posted by lee909 Yu could throw members of the this forum on the field at the moment and id be looking at the brightside

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