Saints did fine with 2016 draftees, but onus on previous class for successful season

hagan714 · 05-01-2016, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

The same could be said for the guard position, where 2015 first-rounder Andrus Peat could factor into the competition. Loomis said Saturday that Peat will get a shot to compete for a starting job at one of the two guard spots

And we passed on Laremy Tunsil? I am sorry I just do not see a valid enough reason at 12 not to take the kid. insta grams or not. no reason. Especially after this statement. I thank god phones were attached to the wall back in my day.

ChrisXVI · 05-01-2016, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

And we passed on Laremy Tunsil? I am sorry I just do not see a valid enough reason at 12 not to take the kid. insta grams or not. no reason. Especially after this statement. I thank god phones were attached to the wall back in my day.

If Baltimore was willing to pass on him with Ozzie Newsome's stellar drafting then I'm more than happy to follow suit.

NonieT · 05-01-2016, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

And we passed on Laremy Tunsil? I am sorry I just do not see a valid enough reason at 12 not to take the kid. insta grams or not. no reason. Especially after this statement. I thank god phones were attached to the wall back in my day.

I'd rather fix the interior pass rush on the defense.

Danno · 05-01-2016, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

I'd rather fix the interior pass rush on the defense.

True. A lot of our pass rush problems were because we didn't force QB's off their mark.

We also didn't have much on the outside either so its not like we've become the Denver Broncos by adding Rankins, but I suspect we'll be quite a bit improved.

Continued development of Edibali, Kikaha, Richardson, Davison, Gwacham, Jenkins

Add Fairley, Rankins, Tull, Onyemata

Suddenly we don't look as weak.

Rugby Saint II · 05-01-2016, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

True. A lot of our pass rush problems were because we didn't force QB's off their mark.

We also didn't have much on the outside either so its not like we've become the Denver Broncos by adding Rankins, but I suspect we'll be quite a bit improved.

Continued development of Edibali, Kikaha, Richardson, Davison, Gwacham, Jenkins

Add Fairley, Rankins, Tull, Onyemata

Suddenly we don't look as weak.

Actually, we look pretty good......on paper we have the makings of a winning team. WE have a good looking crop of UDFA's to go with the solid draft and the return of last years rookies. There will be players returning from IR who can contribute immediately and improve our standing in our division.

SmashMouth · 05-01-2016, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

True. A lot of our pass rush problems were because we didn't force QB's off their mark.

We also didn't have much on the outside either so its not like we've become the Denver Broncos by adding Rankins, but I suspect we'll be quite a bit improved.

Continued development of Edibali, Kikaha, Richardson, Davison, Gwacham, Jenkins

Add Fairley, Rankins, Tull, Onyemata

Suddenly we don't look as weak.

OnyoMaMa gonna be good!

05-01-2016, 09:17 AM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints did fine with 2016 draftees, but onus on previous class for successful season Originally Posted by SmashMouth The same could be said for the guard position, where 2015 first-rounder Andrus Peat could factor into the competition. Loomis said Saturday that Peat will get a shot to compete for a starting job at one of the two guard spots And we passed on Laremy Tunsil? I am sorry I just do not see a valid enough reason at 12 not to take the kid. insta grams or not. no reason. Especially after this statement. I thank god phones were attached to the wall back in my day.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints did fine with 2016 draftees, but onus on previous class for successful season Originally Posted by hagan714 And we passed on Laremy Tunsil? I am sorry I just do not see a valid enough reason at 12 not to take the kid. insta grams or not. no reason. Especially after this statement. I thank god phones were attached to the wall back in my day. If Baltimore was willing to pass on him with Ozzie Newsome's stellar drafting then I'm more than happy to follow suit.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Saints did fine with 2016 draftees, but onus on previous class for successful season Originally Posted by hagan714 And we passed on Laremy Tunsil? I am sorry I just do not see a valid enough reason at 12 not to take the kid. insta grams or not. no reason. Especially after this statement. I thank god phones were attached to the wall back in my day. I'd rather fix the interior pass rush on the defense.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: Saints did fine with 2016 draftees, but onus on previous class for successful season Originally Posted by NonieT I'd rather fix the interior pass rush on the defense. True. A lot of our pass rush problems were because we didn't force QB's off their mark. We also didn't have much on the outside either so its not like we've become the Denver Broncos by adding Rankins, but I suspect we'll be quite a bit improved. Continued development of Edibali, Kikaha, Richardson, Davison, Gwacham, Jenkins Add Fairley, Rankins, Tull, Onyemata Suddenly we don't look as weak. nola_swammi and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,119	Re: Saints did fine with 2016 draftees, but onus on previous class for successful season Originally Posted by Danno True. A lot of our pass rush problems were because we didn't force QB's off their mark. We also didn't have much on the outside either so its not like we've become the Denver Broncos by adding Rankins, but I suspect we'll be quite a bit improved. Continued development of Edibali, Kikaha, Richardson, Davison, Gwacham, Jenkins Add Fairley, Rankins, Tull, Onyemata Suddenly we don't look as weak. Actually, we look pretty good......on paper we have the makings of a winning team. WE have a good looking crop of UDFA's to go with the solid draft and the return of last years rookies. There will be players returning from IR who can contribute immediately and improve our standing in our division.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints did fine with 2016 draftees, but onus on previous class for successful season Originally Posted by Danno True. A lot of our pass rush problems were because we didn't force QB's off their mark. We also didn't have much on the outside either so its not like we've become the Denver Broncos by adding Rankins, but I suspect we'll be quite a bit improved. Continued development of Edibali, Kikaha, Richardson, Davison, Gwacham, Jenkins Add Fairley, Rankins, Tull, Onyemata Suddenly we don't look as weak. OnyoMaMa gonna be good! Halo and saintfan like this.

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