Saints Possible Options At Pick No. 11
 

Just a bit curious as everyone has been all over the place this off season, though we'd see where everyone is a month before the draft.

Assuming players LB Reuben Foster, RB Leonard Fournette, SS Jamaal Adams are available when we pick at No. 11, if Sean Payton himself were to phone you and asks "who would you take?", what would be your response?
:bng:

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Your scenario Adams no doubt, but I want a DE to be our pick! Barnett would be my pick

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I think DE is the most pressing need at 11. There will be a CB there at 32 or 42.

I dont know much about Foster but some reports of his X-O knowledge not being there worries me. Ive wanted a big thumping RB for a while so wouldn't be upset if the snagged LF if he was there. I'd understand taking Watson too.

I really dont know this year
I full expect Charlton if he is there and i love his size as a 4-3 DE

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DE Derek Barnett is most likely the pick but

I'm hoping we trade down a few picks and draft RB Christian McCaffrey. He will be a first year game changer and fits into what Payton does to create the #1 scoring offense in the league.

Also on a side note... there is some part of the Cracker in me that wants a white RB. :beatnik:

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:rofl:

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That seems to be playing a huge role in the McCaffrey love affair, but I can't say anything about that seeing as how I root for Black QB's and would love to have our first one in the city since Aaron Brooks (who wasn't as bad as he was made out to be).

I'd go Reuben Foster or Derek Barnett. Either would be fine with me.

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Speaking of Tennessee ...

Derek Barnett - Pro Day
37 inch vertical
4.89 40yrd dash

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That's hilarious! Look McCaffrey looks like he'd be a good grab and perfect for the system. But man we need some help on defense.

I wouldn't be upset with a McCaffrey pick as long as they drafted some serious defensive talent the rest of the way. But my pick at #11 is Barnett.

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O.J. Howard TE Alabama 6055 251 4.51 #88 Sr

ARMS - 33 3/4
HANDS - 10
40 (1) 4.51
40 (2) 4.56
40 (O) 4.51
10 (1)
10 (2)
225 - 22
VJ - 30.0
BJ - 10'1"
20S - 4.16
60S- 11.46
3C - 6.85

Freak part? At the combine he ran as fast as David Johnson, beat Tyler Lockett's 3-cone, and beat Khalil Mack's shuttle

Best hands: O.J. Howard, Alabama

Not only has Howard dropped just six balls over the past three seasons combined, his catch radius is quite impressive. Howard is able to go down low and peel balls off the grass on one play and then grab a ball off of his back shoulder the next.

Best route runner: O.J. Howard, Alabama

Howard’s athleticism shines when it comes to running his routes. He’s such a gifted athlete, with exceptional acceleration and agility that he uses to create separation virtually at will.

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I love this pick too... 6'5" WR... TE Jimmy Graham who can block... WTF? :bng:
He is an instant game changer with Sean Payton and Drew Brees.

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Barnett is the pick unless Latimore falls then it's him.

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Actually I don't care if McCaffrey is black of white... it just went with the bucket joke.
Rez... that's all I do is post stupid/laughable stuff. :cool:

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Besides that. 😂😂😂

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I thought it was hilarious. Don't mind me.

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Brooks, in his defense there was somebody there to catch it but the ref got in the way. It wasn't like he threw it to air molecules behind him.

Not against going offense though. If that TE is there it would be pretty stupid to pass on him. LF would be a no brainer. Anyone else probably not.

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My response would probably be something like...

Yeah, right, get the **** outta here. Who is this really? Scott? Is that you? Very funny. You don't even sound like Sean Payton. Lame.

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O.J. Howard, TE - COMPARES TO: Jimmy Graham, Seattle Seahawks: An explosive athlete with breakaway speed, lateral agility and balance, Howard projects well as a "move" tight end and hybrid slot receiver, similar to the way that the New Orleans Saints (and subsequently the Seahawks) have featured Graham. He possesses the length and strength to block - showing significant improvement in this area in 2016 - but using him in this way minimizes what makes him special.

O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

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Boy there sure are gonna be a few disappointed posters on draft night ...

Saints front office will not pick O.J. Howard @ #11.

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You're right about that - everyone is in love with Howard or Miami's Njoku with both being fine athletes...

But the better option might just be Shaheen; he's got "ass & mass" to spare - 6' 7" 276 lbs blocking as well catching everything high in rare air!!!

(and I wouldn't mind grabbing him in the second)

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Loomis made it sound like there will be more surprises so no telling. I would not be surprised by anything at this point. Even trading both 1's to move up.

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Just as long as the FREAKING OTHER NFC SOUTH TEAMS DON'T PICK HIM.
Especially ATLANTA... Holy mother of god if they get him. :mad:

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Speedy linebacker PLEASE

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LMAO and we all saw Peat coming

Saints might just draft TJ at 11

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Won't matter a lick if we grab the right defensive guys to counter him.... and the rest of that team.

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I think a good defensive end can be had at #32. We need an enforcer at LB. Therefore, I have to go with Foster. We need someone to knock the crap outta people that bust through the D-line.

Btw, a little birdie told me that we are going to sign Butler either right before the draft or on draft day 1. This is a pretty legit source and he is usually right.

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Circle back to last year... most of us were almost certain that the pick would be Sheldon Rankins & most were correct. I don't think this year will be any different. It's a defensive player @ #11.

Book it.

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That narrows the field a lot... well a little. C'mon K Major, give us a name. My money's on Peppers because I soooo don't think he's worth an eleven or a very good fit for for our team.

Sean actually does call me on the night before draft day, asks who I like the least and then picks him.

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i hope your birdie is wrong

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I'm taking Foster.

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Snowball's chance we land McCaffery and Howard? We'd have Sproles and Graham back.

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Like to offer some salve for the butt hurt if we don't take Howard...

TE Adam Shaheen 6' 6", 278 lbs
Arms - 33-1/2"
Hands - 9-5/8"
40 yd Dash - 4.79 sec
BP 225 lbs - 24 lbs
Vertical Jump - 32.5 "
Broad Jump - 10' 1"
20 yd Shuttle - 4.38 sec
60 yd Shuttle - 12.38 sec
Shuttle - 4.38 sec
3 Cone - 7.09 sec

Shaheen has had terrific workouts; shown he's very smart; he's a hard worker, self-motivated (after his Dad asked him if he thought he could play in the NBA as a low post at 6' 6", he found a team, put on the muscle and went out and dominated with a program that doesn't exactly develop talent)...

Shaheen's measurables are very comparable to Howard's numbers, but Shaheen already has 25 lbs more on Howard...

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We need at least two pass rushers in the first 4 picks IMO.

As for J Peppers, I don't see where he has a real position and his tape is just MEH (one INT, 10 passes defensed, and 0 forced fumbles).. I simply don't see ball hawk ability at the next level & he isn't big enough to be a LB. Mike Mayock had Peppers ranked ahead of Adams and Hooker is a head scratcher to me. Jack of all trades, masters of none aren't big on my player types.

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At pick 42?

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Barnet looks good but Id rather have Solomon Thomas if hes not taken or if we moved up at all ID take Solomon Thomas DE. Solid all around DL man with great instincts and more natural weight on the bones. DT I have Larry Ogunjobi. IF we scored Larry Ogunjobi DT and Solomon Thomas DE that would be amazing to me. Think thats why the #11 and #32 is so important, could happen.

If we pick an RB ID take Samaje Perine​​ over most. He has the skills that work in the NFL. A Deuce/Lynch type of runner with power, and we finally have and effective inside runner.

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I'm starting to warm to Hagan's mancrush and the idea of taking McCaffrey at No. 11...

No, he might not be a traditional 20+ rushing attempts per game type of player...

McCaffrey would be like a Shady McCoy type of back getting 25 touches total...

Plus, it would help the defense by eating up the clock with that style of offense...

And Payton seems to be on this kick of getting back to how his tenure started with Bush...

If I were GM, I still like DL Malik McDowell from Michigan State...

He can play up and down the defensive line, he's a physical beast, and only 20 years old...

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I've really liked the idea of taking Foster, if he fell to us; but now I've got concerns...

While I didn't care for him going big time before his medical exams (and we still don't know if he's been checked out third party), I was bothered more by this "he'll meet with you in the LBer's room at Alabama and discuss it then kinda-thing...

If I'm spending that high of a pick, he'll be examined by my doctors and he'll answer question at a meeting of my choosing...

The other thing is that there's starting to be some grumbling among scouts about his ability to diagnose plays properly...

Now that my be opposing teams playing the red herring game, but he did miss some assignments late against Clemson...

We've already got a great linebacker that can hit who has the same problem, so I'm not looking to burden Mike Nolan too much...

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My darkhorse is still DE/DT Malik McDowell, Michigan State, 6' 6", 295 lbs., who's rising late in rankings...

Really like that he could play DE in the base and move in like Cam in nickel and dime packages...

He's only twenty years old and think he'd be great paired up with our new DL Coach Ryan Nielsen...

Now reported he was frustrated with his role this past year having to play NT with no one around him...

He physically tested real well and he's got great size, length and 35" arms to control, jam offensive linemen...

Reminds me alot of a young Cam Jordan who'll be a late first rounder many teams will regret passing on...

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I read teams are worried he doesn't care enough about football. No love for the game and his motor just turns on and off all game.

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Go with a motion TE later in the draft pick 103

George Kittle TE Iowa 6036 250 4.53 #46 rSr