Expect defense to stay in 4-3

WhoDat · 01-29-2003, 10:35 AM

Why? I think their draft position stays relatively equal... my guess is that they look for a DT, LB, or CB in the first round. Exactly which of those positions they go after depends on A) what they do in free agency b/w now and then, and B) Which players are left when we pick. This organization has, since Haslett arrived, gone after the best athlete available rather than concentrate on filling needs. My guess this year is that they\'ll focus on D, but will still look for the biggest steal.

As for the later rounds, well I\'mnot as sure. One thing that may be interesting is McGahee. He\'s a low rounder now with the injury. It might be interesting to see if the Saints consider him as a back up for Deuce. Obviously, this next year is a wash, but the year after he should be available. If nothing else he may be valuable down the line... just an idea. One they probably won\'t pursue but it does make you raise your eyebrows.

01-29-2003, 10:35 AM	#1
WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631	Expect defense to stay in 4-3 Why? I think their draft position stays relatively equal... my guess is that they look for a DT, LB, or CB in the first round. Exactly which of those positions they go after depends on A) what they do in free agency b/w now and then, and B) Which players are left when we pick. This organization has, since Haslett arrived, gone after the best athlete available rather than concentrate on filling needs. My guess this year is that they\'ll focus on D, but will still look for the biggest steal. As for the later rounds, well I\'mnot as sure. One thing that may be interesting is McGahee. He\'s a low rounder now with the injury. It might be interesting to see if the Saints consider him as a back up for Deuce. Obviously, this next year is a wash, but the year after he should be available. If nothing else he may be valuable down the line... just an idea. One they probably won\'t pursue but it does make you raise your eyebrows.
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