Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap

SmashMouth · 04-28-2017, 07:30 AM

For the second consecutive year, the dominoes of the NFL Draft fell in the New Orleans Saints' favor. For once, the breaks went their way and they were able to marry need with prospect.

Last year, they needed a pass-rushing defensive tackle and Sheldon Rankins, the best one on the board, fell to them at No. 12.

Desperate again for defensive help, the Saints were blessed by a surprising run on offensive players in the first 10 picks ahead of them. Consequently, the highest-rated cornerback fell right in their laps.

Marshon Lattimore was the best player in the draft at one of the Saints' highest priority needs. One could make an argument that he was the third best player in the entire draft for the Saints' needs, behind only defensive ends Myles Garrett and Solomon Thomas, who went Nos. 1 and 3, respectively.

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dizzle88 · 04-28-2017, 07:33 AM

I'm sure he'll do great when teams have a 20 point lead on us and are running the ball down our throats in the 4th quarter, all because our front isn't a concern according to SP.

AsylumGuido · 04-28-2017, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I'm sure he'll do great when teams have a 20 point lead on us and are running the ball down our throats in the 4th quarter, all because our front isn't a concern according to SP.

The draft isn't over, nor is the off-season as a whole.

saintsfan1976 · 04-28-2017, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I'm sure he'll do great when teams have a 20 point lead on us and are running the ball down our throats in the 4th quarter, all because our front isn't a concern according to SP.

Our front doesn't suck. We're still missing that big 4-3 DE who can run stop but options exist within reach of #42

I'm optimistic we land an impact DE and LB with our next two picks.

CheramieIII · 04-28-2017, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I'm sure he'll do great when teams have a 20 point lead on us and are running the ball down our throats in the 4th quarter, all because our front isn't a concern according to SP.

Coach think Kikaha and Okafor can handle opposite Cam and I won't doubt him but I still think that's a smoke screen to get the best DE available.

dizzle88 · 04-28-2017, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

Coach think Kikaha and Okafor can handle opposite Cam and I won't doubt him but I still think that's a smoke screen to get the best DE available.

Whilst I'd love for that to happen, Kikaha has been injured more years than he's been alive, let's hope Okafor can stay healthy!

hagan714 · 04-28-2017, 07:44 AM

Count my blessing?

Athleticism is there.

I am praying to bless those Achilles.

Raw as all get up and was part of a rotation to get him through an entire 2016 season. Instincts I question. He is gun shy in run support. Dude is raw raw raw because he could not stay on the field at OSU. Not because he sat behind better talent. If he can stay healthy and gets coached up we may have struck gold. With the talent on the board with less risk involved I was left shaking my head.

Lets not candy coat the pick

High risk - High rewards

Annual member of the over crowed saints hot tub club?

vs

possible pro bowler? I have problems seeing that. solid starter at best

Ashley · 04-28-2017, 07:48 AM

Put me down as not impressed.

rezburna · 04-28-2017, 08:56 AM

Marshon Lattimore HAD issues with his hamstrings. It got to the point where it needed surgery. He HAD said surgery. Eversince then, he hasn't HAD any problems. He played all year last year injury free. I'd understand the cause for concern if he was hampered last year as well, but he wasn't. He had an outstanding year; a year so outstanding that he catapulted to the #1 prospect at his position. I'll say it again, if your hamstrings are bothering you, you aren't running a 4.36 at the combine. This kid will make an immediate impact. He has the speed and ball skills to trail receivers and bait the Quarterback into making a throw for an easy interception. By midseason everyone will see that.

hagan714 · 04-28-2017, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Marshon Lattimore HAD issues with his hamstrings. It got the point where it needed surgery. He HAD said surgery. Eversince then, he hasn't HAD any problems. He played all year last year injury free. I'd understand the cause for concern if he was hampered last year as well, but he wasn't. He had an outstanding year; a year so outstanding that he catapulted to the #1 prospect at his position. I'll say it again, if your hamstrings are bothering you, you aren't running a 4.36 at the combine. This kid will make an immediate impact. He has the speed and ball skills to trail receivers and bait the Quarterback into making a throw for an easy interception. By midseason everyone will see that.

We are all banking our right. If so the saints have a A+ first round

04-28-2017, 07:33 AM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap I'm sure he'll do great when teams have a 20 point lead on us and are running the ball down our throats in the 4th quarter, all because our front isn't a concern according to SP.

04-28-2017, 07:44 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap Originally Posted by dizzle88 I'm sure he'll do great when teams have a 20 point lead on us and are running the ball down our throats in the 4th quarter, all because our front isn't a concern according to SP. The draft isn't over, nor is the off-season as a whole. Seer1 likes this.

04-28-2017, 09:13 AM	#5
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,489 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap Originally Posted by dizzle88 I'm sure he'll do great when teams have a 20 point lead on us and are running the ball down our throats in the 4th quarter, all because our front isn't a concern according to SP. Coach think Kikaha and Okafor can handle opposite Cam and I won't doubt him but I still think that's a smoke screen to get the best DE available.

04-28-2017, 09:15 AM	#6
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap Originally Posted by CheramieIII Coach think Kikaha and Okafor can handle opposite Cam and I won't doubt him but I still think that's a smoke screen to get the best DE available. Whilst I'd love for that to happen, Kikaha has been injured more years than he's been alive, let's hope Okafor can stay healthy!

04-28-2017, 07:44 AM	#7
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap Count my blessing? Athleticism is there. I am praying to bless those Achilles. Raw as all get up and was part of a rotation to get him through an entire 2016 season. Instincts I question. He is gun shy in run support. Dude is raw raw raw because he could not stay on the field at OSU. Not because he sat behind better talent. If he can stay healthy and gets coached up we may have struck gold. With the talent on the board with less risk involved I was left shaking my head. Lets not candy coat the pick High risk - High rewards Annual member of the over crowed saints hot tub club? vs possible pro bowler? I have problems seeing that. solid starter at best
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04-28-2017, 08:49 AM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap Originally Posted by dizzle88 I'm sure he'll do great when teams have a 20 point lead on us and are running the ball down our throats in the 4th quarter, all because our front isn't a concern according to SP. Our front doesn't suck. We're still missing that big 4-3 DE who can run stop but options exist within reach of #42 I'm optimistic we land an impact DE and LB with our next two picks.

04-28-2017, 07:48 AM	#8
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap Put me down as not impressed.

04-28-2017, 08:56 AM	#9
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap Marshon Lattimore HAD issues with his hamstrings. It got to the point where it needed surgery. He HAD said surgery. Eversince then, he hasn't HAD any problems. He played all year last year injury free. I'd understand the cause for concern if he was hampered last year as well, but he wasn't. He had an outstanding year; a year so outstanding that he catapulted to the #1 prospect at his position. I'll say it again, if your hamstrings are bothering you, you aren't running a 4.36 at the combine. This kid will make an immediate impact. He has the speed and ball skills to trail receivers and bait the Quarterback into making a throw for an easy interception. By midseason everyone will see that. jnormand, Danno, neugey and 5 others like this.
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04-28-2017, 09:02 AM	#10
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints should count their blessings as Marshon Lattimore falls right in their lap Originally Posted by rezburna Marshon Lattimore HAD issues with his hamstrings. It got the point where it needed surgery. He HAD said surgery. Eversince then, he hasn't HAD any problems. He played all year last year injury free. I'd understand the cause for concern if he was hampered last year as well, but he wasn't. He had an outstanding year; a year so outstanding that he catapulted to the #1 prospect at his position. I'll say it again, if your hamstrings are bothering you, you aren't running a 4.36 at the combine. This kid will make an immediate impact. He has the speed and ball skills to trail receivers and bait the Quarterback into making a throw for an easy interception. By midseason everyone will see that. We are all banking our right. If so the saints have a A+ first round

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