Saints draft position as of 12/19/16

K Major · 12-21-2016, 11:43 AM

Keep an eye on Zach Cunningham (LB). With his size, he could become a force at the WLB spot.

ChrisXVI · 12-21-2016, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Keep an eye on Zach Cunningham (LB). With his size, he could become a force at the WLB spot.

At this point I can't help but be against drafting LB's because we don't have the coaching staff to maximize their potential.

K Major · 12-21-2016, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

At this point I can't help but be against drafting LB's because we don't have the coaching staff to maximize their potential.

Welp.

AlaskaSaints · 12-22-2016, 04:25 PM

Will not be shocked if we lose out. Nothing shocks me anymore.

Danno · 12-22-2016, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

At this point I can't help but be against drafting LB's because we don't have the coaching staff to maximize their potential.

But one could argue that Robertson and Ellerbe stepped up their games when they became Saints.

And still no one can point to a LB that left here and got better somewhere else.

ChrisXVI · 12-22-2016, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

But one could argue that Robertson and Ellerbe stepped up their games when they became Saints.

And still no one can point to a LB that left here and got better somewhere else.

That's what I'm saying though, they got their seasoning elsewhere. They brought what they had already learned in the league. I'd much rather sign FA linebackers than draft one at this point.

Danno · 12-22-2016, 06:12 PM

Coaching hasn't been the problem, drafting crappy LBs has been the problem

K Major · 12-22-2016, 06:27 PM

Speaking of linebackers ...

NFL Draft 2017: New Orleans Saints choose among 2 Alabama linebackers in early projections | NOLA.com

K Major · 12-22-2016, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Coaching hasn't been the problem, drafting crappy LBs has been the problem

This team has had little defensive identity for over a decade. some years 4-3, some 3-4 then back to 4-3. Problem is they keep drafting or signing these players to fit whatever they think they'll be playing, only to change their minds a year or two later. You can't build consistently while changing your mind every 2-3 years.

Danno · 12-22-2016, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

This team has had little defensive identity for over a decade. some years 4-3, some 3-4 then back to 4-3. Problem is they keep drafting or signing these players to fit whatever they think they'll be playing, only to change their minds a year or two later. You can't build consistently while changing your mind every 2-3 years.

Yep, stick with a system, and draft players that fit that system

It really isn't that complicated is it?

12-21-2016, 11:43 AM	#11
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Keep an eye on Zach Cunningham (LB). With his size, he could become a force at the WLB spot. hagan714 likes this.

12-21-2016, 12:58 PM	#12
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Originally Posted by K Major Keep an eye on Zach Cunningham (LB). With his size, he could become a force at the WLB spot. At this point I can't help but be against drafting LB's because we don't have the coaching staff to maximize their potential. K Major likes this.

12-21-2016, 01:11 PM	#13
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Originally Posted by ChrisXVI At this point I can't help but be against drafting LB's because we don't have the coaching staff to maximize their potential. Welp. jonnyrotten likes this.

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12-22-2016, 05:42 PM	#15
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Originally Posted by ChrisXVI At this point I can't help but be against drafting LB's because we don't have the coaching staff to maximize their potential. But one could argue that Robertson and Ellerbe stepped up their games when they became Saints. And still no one can point to a LB that left here and got better somewhere else.

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12-22-2016, 06:09 PM	#16
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Originally Posted by Danno But one could argue that Robertson and Ellerbe stepped up their games when they became Saints. And still no one can point to a LB that left here and got better somewhere else. That's what I'm saying though, they got their seasoning elsewhere. They brought what they had already learned in the league. I'd much rather sign FA linebackers than draft one at this point.

12-22-2016, 06:12 PM	#17
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Coaching hasn't been the problem, drafting crappy LBs has been the problem

12-22-2016, 06:27 PM	#18
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Speaking of linebackers ... NFL Draft 2017: New Orleans Saints choose among 2 Alabama linebackers in early projections \| NOLA.com

12-22-2016, 06:31 PM	#19
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Originally Posted by Danno Coaching hasn't been the problem, drafting crappy LBs has been the problem This team has had little defensive identity for over a decade. some years 4-3, some 3-4 then back to 4-3. Problem is they keep drafting or signing these players to fit whatever they think they'll be playing, only to change their minds a year or two later. You can't build consistently while changing your mind every 2-3 years. Danno likes this.

12-22-2016, 07:13 PM	#20
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints draft position as of 12/19/16 Originally Posted by K Major This team has had little defensive identity for over a decade. some years 4-3, some 3-4 then back to 4-3. Problem is they keep drafting or signing these players to fit whatever they think they'll be playing, only to change their minds a year or two later. You can't build consistently while changing your mind every 2-3 years. Yep, stick with a system, and draft players that fit that system It really isn't that complicated is it?

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