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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by ScottF Revisiting the OP, which I believe is Alabamanian for "if we don't upgrade these positions we will suck again. Yep, but it ain't just wisdom from Alabama, its just wisdom in general. Keep in mind half ...
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01-18-2017, 08:34 PM | #31 |
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Re: Two positions
Originally Posted by ScottF
Yep, but it ain't just wisdom from Alabama, its just wisdom in general.
Keep in mind half my upbringing was in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, so I'm not just some bias Bama knucklehead who recently decided to follow the Saints. I've been on board from day 1. But you are correct in that I believe if we don't significantly upgrade those 2 positions, we will suck again. |
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Re: Two positions
Originally Posted by hagan714
Somebody has been doing lots and lots of homework.
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01-18-2017, 10:58 PM | #33 |
Re: Two positions
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01-18-2017, 11:11 PM | #34 |
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Re: Two positions
Originally Posted by triman
could not agree more. From what i have seen and read there are more players in the draft listed as LT that will probably end up at RT or inside at OG at the next level. Issue is there are not many options that have experience at swinging from LT to RT. I think we learned a lesson with Peat. But...
There two that are a temptation but playing time is an issue or is it? Ryan Ramczyk OT/OG Wisconsin 6052 314 5.29 #65 rJr Garret Bolles OT/OG/DT Utah 6052 296 4.97 #75 Jr (24) Some players on the inside have caught my eye due to the versatility they have shown in college. Catch phrase I like for these types are He’s not elite physical talent but “extremely intelligent,” tough and strong. Ethan Pocic C/OG/OT LSU 6056 309 5.18 Sr #77 Sr Dion Dawkins LOG/LOT Temple 6045 320 5.27 #66 Avery Gennesy OT/OG Texas A&M 6045 305 5.08 #65 Taylor Moton ROT/ROG W. Michigan 6052 328 5.42 #72 rSr Julie’n Davenport OG/OT Bucknell 6055 315 5.28 #70 Tyrell Crosby OT/OG Oregon 6045 310 5.29 #73 Jr Forrest Lamp OG Western Kentucky 6032 300 5.12 #76 rSr Sean Harlow, OG./OT/C, Oregon State 6041 310 5.17 #77 Sr
Originally Posted by triman
Yeah you know I like Christian also. Cook vs McCafferty does not come down to talent but which of the two is an addition without being a subtraction.
I see Cook eating into other RB carries and causing play calling issues. Are you ready to replace Ingram type of pick I have stayed away from in round 1. Except with Elliot. Cook is no Elliot IMO. I see McCafferty as an accent piece on down 1 and 2 not cutting into the established rotation for the most part. He is an absolute upgrade on third down. Upgrade in the return game also. I have McCafferty listed as a freak. His type of skill set at RB WR and return man come around only so often. Most knock his one cut north south running style but it is because of this style he will be feared out of the back field, out wide, in the slot or returning kicks. I feel comfortable with comparing him to a a larger version and more versatile version of Wes Welker There are some interesting prospects in the mid rounds for sure. For so called Jack-of-all-trades players or a Swiss army knife weapon if you can handle the baggage and believe a second chance is just, next on my list is Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma 6011 226 4.50 #25 rSo if not Curtis Samuel RB/WR/KR Ohio State 5110 200 4.48 #4 Jr Wayne Gallman RB Clemson 6002 215 4.52 #9 rJr Justin Jackson RB Northwestern 5106 190 4.52 #21 Jr Chris Carson RB Oklahoma State 6005 215 4.52 #32 Sr
Originally Posted by triman
Want to scare the rest of the NFL and Fleener at the same time? take a page from the Pats handbook for saving an aging QB? The freak
O.J. Howard TE Alabama 6055 251 4.57 #88 Sr
Originally Posted by triman
I really do not see much here to be honest they all need to ride the pine and learn. there is really one I would try to develop.
Davis Webb QB California 6032 227 4.86 #7 Sr late round flyer? UDFA? C.J. Beathard QB Iowa 6021 215 4.86 #16 rSr Sefo Liufau QB Colorado 6032 230 4.76 #13 Sr Mitch Leidner, QB, Minnesota 6031 230 4.95 #7
Originally Posted by triman
Yep the best laid plans go crap real quick
I would love the saints to trade down and get O.J. Howard TE Alabama 6055 251 4.57 #88 Sr Then trade back up and add *Christian McCaffrey RB/WR/KR Stanford 5115 205 4.48 Jr. These two picks would send shivers down ever DC in the NFL. Add size and speed to WR corp to streak down the field opening everything up without wasting anymore picks high in the draft. Much like Mechuem he would not be asked to run a complex route tree. Jamari Staples, WR/KR Louisville 6026 195 4.45 #2 rSr I like this kid because he is so RAW he is scary. Boom or bust? Boom sure. Bust? nah not asking much from him and he has the skill set to handle it. Vastly under rated with good hands. My favorite Louisville WR in the draft. Now DC around the league will be throwing up. Fleener O.J. Howard TE Alabama 6055 251 4.57 #88 Sr Ingram *Christian McCaffrey RB/WR/KR Stanford 5115 205 4.48 Jr. Cook Willie Snead Jamari Staples, WR/KR Louisville 6026 195 4.45 #2 rSr |
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01-18-2017, 11:43 PM | #38 |
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Re: Two positions
Originally Posted by K Major
Zach Cunningham MLB/OLB Vanderbilt 6032 230 4.74 #41 rJr
I see all the traits people talk about and I agree he is gifted but.....there is always a but after I watch him. He looks to be a read and react LB to me and not as instinctive against the run as some say.Plus he just does not impress me with a hard nose LB attitude needed at MLB. It maybe because Vandy's defense depended him so much he had no choice. Lets face it Vandy's defense did not do a great job of keeping him clean from second level blockers. That is my out for him. It is amazing what he did with the supporting cast he had. Against the pass he has a solid floor with a high ceiling. He is the type you really need to talk to and run through drills before picking him. Of all the players in round 1 he is a top my list as the player that needs the most double and triple checking. You will spend a lot money and time on him IMO. If we picked him at 11 I would be at first then I would sigh accept the pick and hold my breath till we see what we really got. IMO it would be a decent roll of the dice and bet he is better as a WLB than a MLB. I have ranked Ryan Anderson OLB Alabama 6021 253 4.67 #22 rJr higher. |
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01-19-2017, 12:33 AM | #39 |
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Re: Two positions
Stop the run. Especially stop the runs up the middle.
Free Agent NT: lots of busts in the draft for NTs. Go FA for one proven to keep weight under control and demonstrated ability to absorb double teams. Free Agent MLB: Go FA for proven ability to make the defensive calls that Anthony could not. And ability to tackle in the hole not just downfield. |
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