Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

SP loves his toys. Reggie Bush was custom made for him so much that when Bush left he went out and got Darren Sproles to replace him so SP could use the same great playbook.

Reggie Bush and Darren Sproles were the icing on the cake that made the offense hum and strike fear into defenses.

When they lost Sproles SP had a brain storm and went all out for a new toy in Brandin Cooks. That was a great year for WR and trading up for just a WR really made no sense unless the versions of toys were dancing in SP head. Cook as a WR was a solid addition taking the roof of the top and keeping defenses honest but a failure in that most beloved role of SP Toy.

Christian McCaffrey is the Reggie Bush and Darren Sproles toy that SP so loves. Is he the type of player that will make the entire second level of a defense shift with his every movement? Odds are very good he is.

If Reggie Bush and Darren Sproles were the Icing, Pierre Thomas was the cherry. Having PT and his great all around skill set left teams needed 13 men on the field when the saints loaded up on 3rd down.

Is Christian McCaffrey a Pierre Thomas clone to boot? Yes and no. He can do everything PT did except on thing. Block. At Stanford he was not really used in that role so coaching up is needed. When he did he was a willing blocker so there is something to work with.

Christian McCaffrey can burn you in so many different ways. His 3 cone of 6.57 made me drool. Imagine what effect it had on SP.

OJ Howard vs Christian McCaffrey?

How would the saints nation react if?

11 - OJ Howard

trade up to say Tenn with their second at pick 18 to grab McCaffrey. If he makes it past the few clubs ahead of them wanting a RB and go with traditional backs, then you know SP will be ponder the move. will the temptation be too much to ignore?

trading pick 32 and a conditional 2nd in 2018?

We would still need a 3rd down back to step up or get one for that PT roll to truly get SP all the toys.

The saints would make 90% of the NFL one denominational by half just to keep up. Making the draft shopping list easier to fill in 2017 to capitalize on the moves in round 1. The moves in round one are defensive additions if one looks at them in this manner.

11 - OJ Howard
18 - Christian McCaffrey

you feeling the love?

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

We do need more ground game to control the clock, minimize our defense on the field, & limit the opponents scoring opportunities...

This is a big reason I wanted the Saints to go all out for Kevin Zeitler...

Our Rushing Offense was only 15th in the league last year...

If McCaffrey boosts our rushing offense to the top eight, it would have some reciprocation in relieving the defense...

We still need a top rookie edge rusher and a safety...

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

And draft defense with the rest of the picks and get FA G Kevin Zeitler?
That would be incredible. Try and blitz Brees and you pay the piper. What a team to watch. ;) :givemebeer:

http://i.imgur.com/XVC3fpE.jpg

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

Just what the Saints need. If he's still there in the 2nd. :)

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

He won't be.

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

Here me out ...

If we go back and look at all of the comments made by posters regarding any of the defensive draft prospects, we all have some concerns/questions about fit, ability, motor, to be our pick at #11 ("Taco", Solomon, Barnett, Foster, etc).

I don't see any of those questions with Christian. It's like the kid is a match for the Saints. The Reggie Bush comparisons are real but I think CM has even better patience and vision. My only knock is that he plays on offense.

Who knows, maybe NFL scout/analyst Daniel Jeremiah is on to something.

Roast away.

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

How does this improve the 27th ranked defense? Instead of losing 35-31 we lose 48-45?

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

it will be best player to make us better no matter what side of the ball. now my pick would be a bookend de to better jordan's potential. if that don't work we trade away jordan next year and start the hell over. over.

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

Disclaimer - I'm not in favor of selecting a offensive player at #11, however I wouldn't be upset if CM is the pick.

Re: Saints Pick Christian McCaffrey RB at #11
 

Would love him in a saints uniform. Just see another sub .500 season without defensive improvement. Entertaining and heartbreaking simultaneously!