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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by K Major Gotcha Diz. My "rookie to watch" will be Vonn Bell . His college coaches have been raving about how good his instincts and ball skills are. Could be special down the road ... I hope ...
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05-08-2016, 04:45 PM | #21 |
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Re: Grading the Saints NFL Draft
I hope so seeing where he was drafted. It not like he is some 7th rounder or project guy. They expect him to play.
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05-09-2016, 07:30 AM | #22 |
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Originally Posted by WillSaints81
I know what you are saying, but drafting a RB coming off injury, as insurance, is what makes no sense to me. Also, you can do just as well with UDFA's once you've gotten that deep in the draft.
Like I said, not a risky pick considering where they took him, but I just wouldn't have gone that direction. |
05-09-2016, 07:38 AM | #23 |
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Rather not grade this draft just yet, but not impressed with most of the selections nor the moves made during the draft...
But you've got to allow a couple of seasons before assigning a grade... |
05-09-2016, 07:38 AM | #24 |
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Originally Posted by WhoDatFan26
He signed a 4 year deal, buddy. And he's making a lot of money for a backup. You can find insurance in many other ways. We all know this isn't a team that places a premium on the RB, when it comes to play calling, even though they pay these guys like they can't live without them.
Also, I don't agree that this draft was about getting deeper. They just pick who they want on their board. Whether or not I, or anyone agrees with every pick, that's all there is to it. You don't trade up TWICE, including taking a chance on a guy who's only known what a football looks like for 5 years, if you are attempting to get deeper at all positions. Clearly, they had other ideas. The Saints didn't need to get deeper at RB. You're forgetting about Murphy, who's only reason for not getting touches last year would seem to be a lack of playbook knowledge. Because he certainly has the speed and the moves. Guard was one of the two most glaring needs and they didn't pick even one. So... That's not getting deeper. They waited to sign rookie free agents instead. |
If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.
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05-09-2016, 09:56 AM | #25 |
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Re: Grading the Saints NFL Draft
Originally Posted by burningmetal
I don't get all the shuffling they did either. I agree 100% about G needing to be a priority. They did address the Dfront line( although there were players getting passed on I wanted to throw the TV off the back deck). I do have to say they did get some good players though. We might have got lucky with the UDFA but luck will only go so far. And I think the reason we try to sign so many UDFA is Brees getting paid a ton of money.
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