Defense Defense Defense

Rugby Saint II · 03-26-2017, 03:32 PM

There are some solid arguments made here. I was for drafting defense with every pick but I am not so sure now.

ChrisXVI · 03-26-2017, 07:59 PM

I'm actually starting to warm up to Hagan's idea of taking OJ Howard at #11. We could possibly get a DE like Jordan Willis or TJ Watt at #31 and go defense-heavy the rest of the way.

Danno · 03-27-2017, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I'm actually starting to warm up to Hagan's idea of taking OJ Howard at #11. We could possibly get a DE like Jordan Willis or TJ Watt at #31 and go defense-heavy the rest of the way.

OJ would be a difference maker for a decade after Brees retires.

Whats a young QB's best friend? A skilled TE. OJ Howard has it all. He's sort of Jimmy Graham with better blocking skills and better hands.

I'd be very happy with him at 11, if the top DE's are off the board and we address defense with several other picks.

|Mitch| · 03-27-2017, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Whats a young QB's best friend? A skilled TE.

An effective run game...

Danno · 03-27-2017, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

An effective run game...

OK, 1 and 2.

But I was referring to the passing game.

Technically...
1-A great defense
2-A great run game
3-A great TE

FinSaint · 03-28-2017, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

OK, 1 and 2.

But I was referring to the passing game.

Technically...
1-A great defense
2-A great run game
3-A great TE

4-A great pass blocking O-line

K Major · 03-28-2017, 11:59 AM

I hope the Saints FO take a flyer on TE prospects Evan Engram or Adam Shaheen. The kid from U of Miami also (his name escapes me at the moment).

Euphoria · 03-28-2017, 12:13 PM

One thing I have learned about the FO is expect the unexpected. They will go off map and under rocks looking for gems. They do need to get better and I think they have... last year and hopefully this year will start making a huge difference.

I don't think they are handcuffed to pick based on needs... its BPA.

Seer1 · 03-28-2017, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

One thing I have learned about the FO is expect the unexpected. They will go off map and under rocks looking for gems. They do need to get better and I think they have... last year and hopefully this year will start making a huge difference.

I don't think they are handcuffed to pick based on needs... its BPA.

Oh yes they are. It's just that in the past, their idea of needs haven't always been based in reality.

03-26-2017, 07:59 PM	#2
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Defense Defense Defense I'm actually starting to warm up to Hagan's idea of taking OJ Howard at #11. We could possibly get a DE like Jordan Willis or TJ Watt at #31 and go defense-heavy the rest of the way. Danno and MarchingOn like this.

03-27-2017, 06:51 PM	#4
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Defense Defense Defense Originally Posted by Danno Whats a young QB's best friend? A skilled TE. An effective run game...

03-27-2017, 06:54 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Defense Defense Defense Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| An effective run game... OK, 1 and 2. But I was referring to the passing game. Technically... 1-A great defense 2-A great run game 3-A great TE

03-28-2017, 11:43 AM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Defense Defense Defense Originally Posted by Danno OK, 1 and 2. But I was referring to the passing game. Technically... 1-A great defense 2-A great run game 3-A great TE 4-A great pass blocking O-line

03-28-2017, 11:59 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Defense Defense Defense I hope the Saints FO take a flyer on TE prospects Evan Engram or Adam Shaheen. The kid from U of Miami also (his name escapes me at the moment).

03-26-2017, 03:32 PM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Defense Defense Defense There are some solid arguments made here. I was for drafting defense with every pick but I am not so sure now.

03-27-2017, 06:42 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Defense Defense Defense Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I'm actually starting to warm up to Hagan's idea of taking OJ Howard at #11. We could possibly get a DE like Jordan Willis or TJ Watt at #31 and go defense-heavy the rest of the way. OJ would be a difference maker for a decade after Brees retires. Whats a young QB's best friend? A skilled TE. OJ Howard has it all. He's sort of Jimmy Graham with better blocking skills and better hands. I'd be very happy with him at 11, if the top DE's are off the board and we address defense with several other picks. hagan714, ChrisXVI and MarchingOn like this.

03-28-2017, 12:13 PM	#8
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Defense Defense Defense One thing I have learned about the FO is expect the unexpected. They will go off map and under rocks looking for gems. They do need to get better and I think they have... last year and hopefully this year will start making a huge difference. I don't think they are handcuffed to pick based on needs... its BPA.

03-28-2017, 10:29 PM	#9
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Defense Defense Defense Originally Posted by Euphoria One thing I have learned about the FO is expect the unexpected. They will go off map and under rocks looking for gems. They do need to get better and I think they have... last year and hopefully this year will start making a huge difference. I don't think they are handcuffed to pick based on needs... its BPA. Oh yes they are. It's just that in the past, their idea of needs haven't always been based in reality.

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