CBS 2017 Mock Draft

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11. New Orleans Saints
Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama: Given that the Saints finished last in the NFL against the pass in 2016, adding one of the talented cornerbacks from this year's class would seem like a shoo-in selection. Instead, look for the Saints to go bigger. With remarkable closing speed and the physicality to intimidate, Foster could offer immediate impact ability against both the pass and run.

frydaddy · 01-17-2017, 12:14 AM

I wouldn't hate it. Foster or Anderson, either one would be a good pick I think. Or if by some miracle Barnett falls to us.

halloween 65 · 01-17-2017, 06:26 AM

I wouldn't hate it either but I would prefer Peppers if he's there at #11.

Seer1 · 01-17-2017, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I wouldn't hate it either but I would prefer Peppers if he's there at #11.

He won't be, but why? We already have some pretty decent safeties and Peppers would have to do some majorly illegal stuff to bulk up to linebacker size. Don't you really think we need help more with pass rush and run defense? Peppers seems like a Randle El type, more of a trick player rather than a legitimate heavy. We're gonna need a bigger player...

Not trying to piss you off, just looking for an interesting discussion.

frydaddy · 01-17-2017, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

He won't be, but why? We already have some pretty decent safeties and Peppers would have to do some majorly illegal stuff to bulk up to linebacker size. Don't you really think we need help more with pass rush and run defense? Peppers seems like a Randle El type, more of a trick player rather than a legitimate heavy. We're gonna need a bigger player...

Not trying to piss you off, just looking for an interesting discussion.

Agreed. Except I think Peppers will be there at 11 and beyond. He doesn't have a true position, no one's sure of where to put him. It was the same deal with Shaq Thompson a couple years ago. People raved and said he was sure to go top 10. He ended up at the bottom of the first and I don't think he was worth a first at all. He's an ok player today, not a game changer.

hagan714 · 01-17-2017, 08:58 AM

I still find it hard to believe in such a weak overall class of ILB that he will be on the board.

If he is there is no way he is not in the running to be the pick

I believe a seasoned vet maybe a better way to go when running a 43.

But I could accept the learning curve and accept the pick. A pick I would completely understand. fills need with talent.

My number #1 LB for the saints is

Ryan Anderson SLB Alabama 6021 253 4.67 #22 rJr

It would get us out of that freaking 3 safety set.

halloween 65 · 01-17-2017, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

He won't be, but why? We already have some pretty decent safeties and Peppers would have to do some majorly illegal stuff to bulk up to linebacker size. Don't you really think we need help more with pass rush and run defense? Peppers seems like a Randle El type, more of a trick player rather than a legitimate heavy. We're gonna need a bigger player...

Not trying to piss you off, just looking for an interesting discussion.

He's able to take on TE and rb.'s out of the backfield easily. I don't think for a minute he can handle a true #1 WR but a #2 ,3, and 4 he could hang with. He's just a vesitile DB. I think he can take alot of pressure off of the lb.'ers if Allen runs the 3 S set and has the speed in base sets and blitzes I'm not saying your wrong because the pass rush was better this season but I feel it needs to improve thats why I would like another NT it's not there yet. I actually thought the 1st 3 rounds of my mock were going to be easy this year but the NT from Washington decided to go back to school. Right now until FA is addressed everything is flexable but looking at last season he would be my first choice. If we can get Carolinas backup MLB in FA Peppers would definitely still be my #1.

halloween 65 · 01-17-2017, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

I still find it hard to believe in such a weak overall class of ILB that he will be on the board.

If he is there is no way he is not in the running to be the pick

I believe a seasoned vet maybe a better way to go when running a 43.

But I could accept the learning curve and accept the pick. A pick I would completely understand. fills need with talent.

My number #1 LB for the saints is

Ryan Anderson SLB Alabama 6021 253 4.67 #22 rJr

It would get us out of that freaking 3 safety set.

I'm not a big fan of the 3 S set either but Allen likes it. Leaves us exposed to getting gashed up the middle and the slant kills us. This is exactly the reasoning for another NT and Peppers I'm trying to conform to Allens D. You don't know how hard that is to say.

Seer1 · 01-17-2017, 10:19 AM

Who is the top NT in the draft this year?

ChrisXVI · 01-17-2017, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I'm not a big fan of the 3 S set either but Allen likes it. Leaves us exposed to getting gashed up the middle and the slant kills us. This is exactly the reasoning for another NT and Peppers I'm trying to conform to Allens D. You don't know how hard that is to say.

Does he love the 3 safety set or was it a necessity because we had no CB's?

01-17-2017, 06:26 AM	#3
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft I wouldn't hate it either but I would prefer Peppers if he's there at #11.

01-17-2017, 08:31 AM	#4
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft Originally Posted by halloween 65 I wouldn't hate it either but I would prefer Peppers if he's there at #11. He won't be, but why? We already have some pretty decent safeties and Peppers would have to do some majorly illegal stuff to bulk up to linebacker size. Don't you really think we need help more with pass rush and run defense? Peppers seems like a Randle El type, more of a trick player rather than a legitimate heavy. We're gonna need a bigger player... Not trying to piss you off, just looking for an interesting discussion. frydaddy likes this.

01-17-2017, 08:45 AM	#5
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,950 Blog Entries: 1	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft Originally Posted by Seer1 He won't be, but why? We already have some pretty decent safeties and Peppers would have to do some majorly illegal stuff to bulk up to linebacker size. Don't you really think we need help more with pass rush and run defense? Peppers seems like a Randle El type, more of a trick player rather than a legitimate heavy. We're gonna need a bigger player... Not trying to piss you off, just looking for an interesting discussion. Agreed. Except I think Peppers will be there at 11 and beyond. He doesn't have a true position, no one's sure of where to put him. It was the same deal with Shaq Thompson a couple years ago. People raved and said he was sure to go top 10. He ended up at the bottom of the first and I don't think he was worth a first at all. He's an ok player today, not a game changer. B_Dub_Saint likes this.

01-17-2017, 08:58 AM	#6
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft I still find it hard to believe in such a weak overall class of ILB that he will be on the board. If he is there is no way he is not in the running to be the pick I believe a seasoned vet maybe a better way to go when running a 43. But I could accept the learning curve and accept the pick. A pick I would completely understand. fills need with talent. My number #1 LB for the saints is Ryan Anderson SLB Alabama 6021 253 4.67 #22 rJr It would get us out of that freaking 3 safety set. saintsfan1976 likes this.
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01-17-2017, 09:12 AM	#7
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft Originally Posted by Seer1 He won't be, but why? We already have some pretty decent safeties and Peppers would have to do some majorly illegal stuff to bulk up to linebacker size. Don't you really think we need help more with pass rush and run defense? Peppers seems like a Randle El type, more of a trick player rather than a legitimate heavy. We're gonna need a bigger player... Not trying to piss you off, just looking for an interesting discussion. He's able to take on TE and rb.'s out of the backfield easily. I don't think for a minute he can handle a true #1 WR but a #2 ,3, and 4 he could hang with. He's just a vesitile DB. I think he can take alot of pressure off of the lb.'ers if Allen runs the 3 S set and has the speed in base sets and blitzes I'm not saying your wrong because the pass rush was better this season but I feel it needs to improve thats why I would like another NT it's not there yet. I actually thought the 1st 3 rounds of my mock were going to be easy this year but the NT from Washington decided to go back to school. Right now until FA is addressed everything is flexable but looking at last season he would be my first choice. If we can get Carolinas backup MLB in FA Peppers would definitely still be my #1.

01-16-2017, 10:30 PM	#1
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01-17-2017, 12:14 AM	#2
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,950 Blog Entries: 1	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft I wouldn't hate it. Foster or Anderson, either one would be a good pick I think. Or if by some miracle Barnett falls to us. blackangold likes this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft Originally Posted by hagan714 I still find it hard to believe in such a weak overall class of ILB that he will be on the board. If he is there is no way he is not in the running to be the pick I believe a seasoned vet maybe a better way to go when running a 43. But I could accept the learning curve and accept the pick. A pick I would completely understand. fills need with talent. My number #1 LB for the saints is Ryan Anderson SLB Alabama 6021 253 4.67 #22 rJr It would get us out of that freaking 3 safety set. I'm not a big fan of the 3 S set either but Allen likes it. Leaves us exposed to getting gashed up the middle and the slant kills us. This is exactly the reasoning for another NT and Peppers I'm trying to conform to Allens D. You don't know how hard that is to say. Seer1 likes this.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft Who is the top NT in the draft this year?

01-17-2017, 10:33 AM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: CBS 2017 Mock Draft Originally Posted by halloween 65 I'm not a big fan of the 3 S set either but Allen likes it. Leaves us exposed to getting gashed up the middle and the slant kills us. This is exactly the reasoning for another NT and Peppers I'm trying to conform to Allens D. You don't know how hard that is to say. Does he love the 3 safety set or was it a necessity because we had no CB's?

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