NFL.com: Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016

Danno · 05-13-2016, 06:04 PM

4. DT Sheldon Rankins, New Orleans Saints: The Saints had the second-worst run defense in the NFL last year. The need was clear, and Sean Payton has suggested Rankins can be an every-down player. His quickness as a pass rusher was evident at the Reese's Senior Bowl in January.

15. WR Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints: Putting Thomas together with Drew Brees can be as dynamic a pairing as any combination of veteran quarterback and drafted receiver.

23. S Vonn Bell, New Orleans Saints: Bell can play well in coverage as a safety, and not just zone coverage; he can match up. That's why he was a steal for New Orleans at No. 61 overall.

Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016: Players 1-20 - NFL.com

ScottF · 05-15-2016, 08:13 AM

We have not had a DT described as a pass rusher in a long time. If he can play every down that is a bonus

CheramieIII · 05-15-2016, 10:38 AM

Pretty damn good draft IMO!

WhoDatFan26 · 05-15-2016, 03:51 PM

I just hope that Rankins can provide us with sufficient push up the middle.

Rugby Saint II · 05-15-2016, 06:10 PM

Not a bad draft. Those aren't the only impact players we got during or immediately after the draft. Come on training camp.

05-13-2016, 06:04 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,742	NFL.com: Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016 4. DT Sheldon Rankins, New Orleans Saints: The Saints had the second-worst run defense in the NFL last year. The need was clear, and Sean Payton has suggested Rankins can be an every-down player. His quickness as a pass rusher was evident at the Reese's Senior Bowl in January. 15. WR Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints: Putting Thomas together with Drew Brees can be as dynamic a pairing as any combination of veteran quarterback and drafted receiver. 23. S Vonn Bell, New Orleans Saints: Bell can play well in coverage as a safety, and not just zone coverage; he can match up. That's why he was a steal for New Orleans at No. 61 overall. Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016: Players 1-20 - NFL.com frydaddy likes this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: NFL.com: Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016 We have not had a DT described as a pass rusher in a long time. If he can play every down that is a bonus

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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NFL.com: Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016 Pretty damn good draft IMO!

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,106	Re: NFL.com: Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016 Not a bad draft. Those aren't the only impact players we got during or immediately after the draft. Come on training camp.

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