New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft

QBREES9 · 06-30-2016, 11:55 AM

It’s obviously way too early to be giving a pass/fail grade on this year’s NFL draft picks, but there’s no harm in throwing out some opinions on which picks seem like the best value based on my individual player grades. With that in mind, here are my picks for the New Orleans Saints’ biggest steal and reach of this year’s draft.

Steal: Daniel Lasco, RB, California (7th Round, 237th overall)
The Saints have plenty of bodies in the backfield, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Lasco is still able to carve out a role. It may not happen right away, but Lasco’s versatility and ability to play on all three downs, as well as contribute on special teams should keep the Saints from letting him get away.

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Danno · 06-30-2016, 03:47 PM

The more I read about Oneyamata the more I'm convinced he wasn't really a reach in the 4th.

Maybe just a little, but not much. Reports were that a few other teams were looking at him in the 4th as well

And I agree Lasco could be a steal. I'm surprised we weren't hammered more for taking a RB when we already have about 13 on the team.

SmashMouth · 06-30-2016, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

The more I read about Oneyamata the more I'm convinced he wasn't really a reach in the 4th.

Maybe just a little, but not much. Reports were that a few other teams were looking at him in the 4th as well

And I agree Lasco could be a steal. I'm surprised we weren't hammered more for taking a RB when we already have about 13 on the team.

OMG... should we trade Ingram while we still can?

Cruize · 07-01-2016, 03:38 AM

The Saints NEED Rankins, Thomas and Bell to step up. If any one of the other picks or UDFA's contributes, they will be steals.

hagan714 · 07-01-2016, 03:51 AM

Reach Rankings Bell and Oneyamata
Steal? none. Williams is odds on favorite 3 years down the road
but that is just my opinion and we all know those are like

WhoDatFan26 · 07-05-2016, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Reach Rankings Bell and Oneyamata
Steal? none. Williams is odds on favorite 3 years down the road
but that is just my opinion and we all know those are like

If I may ask, how is the #1 Rated DT in the Draft a Reach? Sheldon Rankins can play both The Run and Pass and more importantly, he plays them both effectively. He is able to play multiple fronts and multiple positions. He is the furthest thing from a reach. Even if he is just solid, he would be an indispensable piece of our team.

hagan714 · 07-05-2016, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDatFan26

If I may ask, how is the #1 Rated DT in the Draft a Reach? Sheldon Rankins can play both The Run and Pass and more importantly, he plays them both effectively. He is able to play multiple fronts and multiple positions. He is the furthest thing from a reach. Even if he is just solid, he would be an indispensable piece of our team.

Not everyone had him as the #1 DT in the draft. My fear is simple: he could be the media darling that got all the hype after the season was over not while he was on the field.

WhoDatFan26 · 07-05-2016, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Not everyone had him as the #1 DT in the draft. My fear is simple: he could be the media darling that got all the hype after the season was over not while he was on the field.

I beg to differ. As The Former Bears GM stated, Sheldon Rankins was one of the Safest Prospects in the Draft. You knew that he would give consistent effort, He would listen, he would take to Coaching and above all the kid has his head on straight. Just what The Saints need.

Danno · 07-05-2016, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Not everyone had him as the #1 DT in the draft. My fear is simple: he could be the media darling that got all the hype after the season was over not while he was on the field.

Doesn't matter. To call him a reach is ridiculous.

K Major · 07-06-2016, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Not everyone had him as the #1 DT in the draft.

Right after the draft, I went back and watched quite a bit of Rankins tape @ Louisville. NEVER once did I see him get shut down. Not once. The guy consistently beats the man in front of him (see Senior bowl before the knee injury). He has shown just about every thing you can (combine, Senior bowl, & more importantly game footage) see as a top notch interior D tackle.

You could be right that everyone did not see him as the #1 DT but I'm sure he was high on a lot of NFL teams draft board based on team need. Rankins could easily become an animal on that D line.

I don't see him as a reach at all.

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06-30-2016, 03:47 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft The more I read about Oneyamata the more I'm convinced he wasn't really a reach in the 4th. Maybe just a little, but not much. Reports were that a few other teams were looking at him in the 4th as well And I agree Lasco could be a steal. I'm surprised we weren't hammered more for taking a RB when we already have about 13 on the team. RockyMountainSaint, SmashMouth and dizzle88 like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft Originally Posted by Danno The more I read about Oneyamata the more I'm convinced he wasn't really a reach in the 4th. Maybe just a little, but not much. Reports were that a few other teams were looking at him in the 4th as well And I agree Lasco could be a steal. I'm surprised we weren't hammered more for taking a RB when we already have about 13 on the team. OMG... should we trade Ingram while we still can?

07-01-2016, 03:38 AM	#4
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft The Saints NEED Rankins, Thomas and Bell to step up. If any one of the other picks or UDFA's contributes, they will be steals.
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07-01-2016, 03:51 AM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft Reach Rankings Bell and Oneyamata Steal? none. Williams is odds on favorite 3 years down the road but that is just my opinion and we all know those are like

07-05-2016, 04:09 PM	#6
WhoDatFan26 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 365	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft Originally Posted by hagan714 Reach Rankings Bell and Oneyamata Steal? none. Williams is odds on favorite 3 years down the road but that is just my opinion and we all know those are like If I may ask, how is the #1 Rated DT in the Draft a Reach? Sheldon Rankins can play both The Run and Pass and more importantly, he plays them both effectively. He is able to play multiple fronts and multiple positions. He is the furthest thing from a reach. Even if he is just solid, he would be an indispensable piece of our team. RaginCajun83 likes this.
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07-05-2016, 05:45 PM	#7
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft Originally Posted by WhoDatFan26 If I may ask, how is the #1 Rated DT in the Draft a Reach? Sheldon Rankins can play both The Run and Pass and more importantly, he plays them both effectively. He is able to play multiple fronts and multiple positions. He is the furthest thing from a reach. Even if he is just solid, he would be an indispensable piece of our team. Not everyone had him as the #1 DT in the draft. My fear is simple: he could be the media darling that got all the hype after the season was over not while he was on the field.

07-05-2016, 05:59 PM	#8
WhoDatFan26 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 365	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft Originally Posted by hagan714 Not everyone had him as the #1 DT in the draft. My fear is simple: he could be the media darling that got all the hype after the season was over not while he was on the field. I beg to differ. As The Former Bears GM stated, Sheldon Rankins was one of the Safest Prospects in the Draft. You knew that he would give consistent effort, He would listen, he would take to Coaching and above all the kid has his head on straight. Just what The Saints need.
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07-05-2016, 06:05 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft Originally Posted by hagan714 Not everyone had him as the #1 DT in the draft. My fear is simple: he could be the media darling that got all the hype after the season was over not while he was on the field. Doesn't matter. To call him a reach is ridiculous. CharityMike likes this.

07-06-2016, 08:27 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints' biggest steal, reach in the 2016 NFL draft Originally Posted by hagan714 Not everyone had him as the #1 DT in the draft. Right after the draft, I went back and watched quite a bit of Rankins tape @ Louisville. NEVER once did I see him get shut down. Not once. The guy consistently beats the man in front of him (see Senior bowl before the knee injury). He has shown just about every thing you can (combine, Senior bowl, & more importantly game footage) see as a top notch interior D tackle. You could be right that everyone did not see him as the #1 DT but I'm sure he was high on a lot of NFL teams draft board based on team need. Rankins could easily become an animal on that D line. I don't see him as a reach at all. hagan714, SmashMouth and WhoDatFan26 like this.

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