Final thoughts on the draft

triman · 04-26-2017, 03:18 PM

On the eve of the draft here a some of my thoughts after a interesting off-season
.I'm quite pleased with the results of our moves in free agency even without our draft picks
Not only do we have 7 picks ,we seem to be well positioned in the draft to be offered opportunities to trade back and acquire more picks.
I could see some team wanting to move up @#11 and #32 .
Depending on how the draft falls we have the ability to move up or down as the draft develops.
It would seem that there is good depth at our positions of need.
Anyone on this board knows that opinion varies greatly on who we should pick
My confidence is high that we will come away from the draft with several players who will upgrade our team.
It's looks as if the draft is going to be very interesting and I can't wait.!
Day one we should have two new staters.
That could easily be the tipping point to improve our defense enough to win three more games.
That gets us into the playoffs.

Beastmode · 04-26-2017, 03:21 PM

All we need is a couple of B defenders. That's honestly all I am hoping for and likely all we get if we are lucky. Anything else we hit pay dirt. Improve the D and we are getting in the playoffs. We have a good RB and a top ten WR on the other side and a formidable OL.

Seer1 · 04-26-2017, 03:49 PM

Just this one: Thank the heavens it's only ONE DAY AWAY!!!

hagan714 · 04-26-2017, 05:17 PM

you guys know me

If the perfect fit is not there trade down.

more players drafted the greater chance of finding that perfect fit

saintsfan1976 · 04-26-2017, 06:25 PM

Who are you kidding? Payton is trading UP and we all know it!!

neugey · 04-27-2017, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Who are you kidding? Payton is trading UP and we all know it!!

Gosh I hope not. We need to break this habit and if anything trade down! The trade ups are one of the top reasons we've had poor depth (especially on defense) and a barren practice squad over the years.

ScottF · 04-27-2017, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

Gosh I hope not. We need to break this habit and if anything trade down! The trade ups are one of the top reasons we've had poor depth (especially on defense) and a barren practice squad over the years.

I agree. It seems prospects 8-22 are very similar this year. Might be able to get some value

AsylumGuido · 04-27-2017, 09:10 AM

Trading down requires another party who wants to trade up. The very reason several of you give for trading down is exactly why I don't see many teams willing to move up.

neugey · 04-26-2017, 07:29 PM

I have a funny feeling Payton and co. are eyeing Clemson WR Wiliams at #11. The moving of Cooks sets it up nicely and I can see the Saints taking the top WR at 11 in a defensive year the best value. I'm fairly impressed by Williams as well, it wouldn't be the worst move.

Or we could begin the night with a Hooker and end things with a Taco

|Mitch| · 04-26-2017, 07:51 PM

My thoughts? Marlon Humphrey at #11!

04-26-2017, 03:18 PM	#1
triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	Final thoughts on the draft On the eve of the draft here a some of my thoughts after a interesting off-season .I'm quite pleased with the results of our moves in free agency even without our draft picks Not only do we have 7 picks ,we seem to be well positioned in the draft to be offered opportunities to trade back and acquire more picks. I could see some team wanting to move up @#11 and #32 . Depending on how the draft falls we have the ability to move up or down as the draft develops. It would seem that there is good depth at our positions of need. Anyone on this board knows that opinion varies greatly on who we should pick My confidence is high that we will come away from the draft with several players who will upgrade our team. It's looks as if the draft is going to be very interesting and I can't wait.! Day one we should have two new staters. That could easily be the tipping point to improve our defense enough to win three more games. That gets us into the playoffs. jnormand, st thomas and CharityMike like this.
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04-26-2017, 03:21 PM	#2
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Final thoughts on the draft All we need is a couple of B defenders. That's honestly all I am hoping for and likely all we get if we are lucky. Anything else we hit pay dirt. Improve the D and we are getting in the playoffs. We have a good RB and a top ten WR on the other side and a formidable OL. Saint in Aus likes this.
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04-26-2017, 05:17 PM	#4
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Final thoughts on the draft you guys know me If the perfect fit is not there trade down. more players drafted the greater chance of finding that perfect fit Euphoria and foreverfan like this.

04-26-2017, 06:25 PM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,011 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Final thoughts on the draft Who are you kidding? Payton is trading UP and we all know it!! Danno and CharityMike like this.

04-27-2017, 08:25 AM	#6
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,853 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Final thoughts on the draft Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Who are you kidding? Payton is trading UP and we all know it!! Gosh I hope not. We need to break this habit and if anything trade down! The trade ups are one of the top reasons we've had poor depth (especially on defense) and a barren practice squad over the years. ScottF likes this.

04-26-2017, 03:49 PM	#3
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Final thoughts on the draft Just this one: Thank the heavens it's only ONE DAY AWAY!!! jnormand and Beastmode like this.

04-27-2017, 08:45 AM	#7
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Final thoughts on the draft Originally Posted by neugey Gosh I hope not. We need to break this habit and if anything trade down! The trade ups are one of the top reasons we've had poor depth (especially on defense) and a barren practice squad over the years. I agree. It seems prospects 8-22 are very similar this year. Might be able to get some value

04-27-2017, 09:10 AM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Final thoughts on the draft Trading down requires another party who wants to trade up. The very reason several of you give for trading down is exactly why I don't see many teams willing to move up. neugey and ChrisXVI like this.

04-26-2017, 07:29 PM	#9
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,853 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Final thoughts on the draft I have a funny feeling Payton and co. are eyeing Clemson WR Wiliams at #11. The moving of Cooks sets it up nicely and I can see the Saints taking the top WR at 11 in a defensive year the best value. I'm fairly impressed by Williams as well, it wouldn't be the worst move. Or we could begin the night with a Hooker and end things with a Taco jnormand, hagan714, foreverfan and 1 others like this.

04-26-2017, 07:51 PM	#10
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Final thoughts on the draft My thoughts? Marlon Humphrey at #11!

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