Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32

WillSaints81 · 04-28-2017, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ashley

Again I like the pick, but if from what I hear from the expert analyst that have repeatedly said he will be a back up. I'm hoping get he starts straight up.
All I am saying is I would rather have Defense. 11 DE, 32 lb, or corner.
And if he can get a sack somehow or cause turnovers. I'll do back flips with my Ole ass

We have had injuries on the oline every year. I doubt he does not see the field next season. And we had no depth behind our starters. If Armstead was healthy, we probably play better offensively against Carolina(2nd game), Detroit, TB, Atlanta....And Peat was not as good at LT and LG was clearly the weakest link when Armstead went down.

Maybe Armstead does not get hurt, but still the Oline has had problems every season so far when facing tough pass rushers.

RaginCajun83 · 04-28-2017, 10:59 AM

I love the OT pick, for years I've wanted a midwest country strong lineman. Looks like we got one, hopefully Payton is cured of his pass happyitis and they start to pound the ball all day on the ground with passes mixed in

ScottF · 04-28-2017, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I love the OT pick, for years I've wanted a midwest country strong lineman.

both Strief and Armstead would qualify under that criteria

turbo_dog · 04-28-2017, 12:42 PM

The more I ponder this pick, the more I like it. They didn't reach for a player, nor did they move up and lose picks. After getting the #1 CB, the Saints stayed at 32 and picked up a #1 or #2 OT. We needed depth and maybe even a starter on the line. I don't think anyone will argue how important it is to protect Drew Brees in the next few years.

As much as I wanted Foster, this pick feels safe and successful. We've done pretty well with Big 10 O linemen in the past.

Now let's go get Tim Williams, Zach Cunningham, Curtis Samuel, and Jordan Legget.

RaginCajun83 · 04-28-2017, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

both Strief and Armstead would qualify under that criteria

Ark- Pine Bluff and Northwestern aren't Offensive Lineman schools, hope this guy replaces that sack of **** Strief this year

WillSaints81 · 04-28-2017, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Ark- Pine Bluff and Northwestern aren't Offensive Lineman schools, hope this guy replaces that sack of **** Strief this year

Was Streiff a issue last year? I heard nothing but raves since it was said he struggled before because of the oline coach.

|Mitch| · 04-28-2017, 04:54 PM

The issue with Strief is his lack of foot speed... Once he gets beat he doesn't have the athleticism to recover...

That's the way I see it

|Mitch| · 04-28-2017, 11:21 AM

Round 1, Pick 32 (No. 32) (From New England)

Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin: An interesting conclusion to a wild night. This is the pick that the Saints acquired for trading Brandin Cooks to New England, but there weren’t many (any?) folks predicting they’d use it on a tackle. That’s not to say it is a nonsensical selection. Andrus Peat, the Saints’ 2015 first-rounder, has settled in at guard, and veteran Zach Strief turns 34 in September. So, the Saints got a jump on any potential future headaches by bringing in Ramczyk. The knock: It probably does not make New Orleans any better in 2017 unless Strief is headed out the door early. The defense could have used another body here. GRADE: B

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lee909 · 04-28-2017, 11:37 AM

Podcast i just listened too
We are loosers last night

Didnt fix the D and we had Malholmes and Foster stolen

Foster i can believe not Malholmes

K Major · 04-28-2017, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

Podcast i just listened too
We are loosers last night

Didnt fix the D and we had Malholmes and Foster stolen

Foster i can believe not Malholmes

FWIW, there is a "unconfirmed report" coming out now that Reuben Foster will require a second surgery on his shoulder. Possibly another reason why he slid so far down the draft board last night.

04-28-2017, 12:18 PM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I love the OT pick, for years I've wanted a midwest country strong lineman. both Strief and Armstead would qualify under that criteria

04-28-2017, 12:42 PM	#4
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,635	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 The more I ponder this pick, the more I like it. They didn't reach for a player, nor did they move up and lose picks. After getting the #1 CB, the Saints stayed at 32 and picked up a #1 or #2 OT. We needed depth and maybe even a starter on the line. I don't think anyone will argue how important it is to protect Drew Brees in the next few years. As much as I wanted Foster, this pick feels safe and successful. We've done pretty well with Big 10 O linemen in the past. Now let's go get Tim Williams, Zach Cunningham, Curtis Samuel, and Jordan Legget. SmashMouth likes this.

04-28-2017, 02:50 PM	#5
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by ScottF both Strief and Armstead would qualify under that criteria Ark- Pine Bluff and Northwestern aren't Offensive Lineman schools, hope this guy replaces that sack of **** Strief this year

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Ark- Pine Bluff and Northwestern aren't Offensive Lineman schools, hope this guy replaces that sack of **** Strief this year Was Streiff a issue last year? I heard nothing but raves since it was said he struggled before because of the oline coach.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 The issue with Strief is his lack of foot speed... Once he gets beat he doesn't have the athleticism to recover... That's the way I see it rezburna likes this.

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by Ashley Again I like the pick, but if from what I hear from the expert analyst that have repeatedly said he will be a back up. I'm hoping get he starts straight up. All I am saying is I would rather have Defense. 11 DE, 32 lb, or corner. And if he can get a sack somehow or cause turnovers. I'll do back flips with my Ole ass We have had injuries on the oline every year. I doubt he does not see the field next season. And we had no depth behind our starters. If Armstead was healthy, we probably play better offensively against Carolina(2nd game), Detroit, TB, Atlanta....And Peat was not as good at LT and LG was clearly the weakest link when Armstead went down. Maybe Armstead does not get hurt, but still the Oline has had problems every season so far when facing tough pass rushers.

04-28-2017, 10:59 AM	#2
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 I love the OT pick, for years I've wanted a midwest country strong lineman. Looks like we got one, hopefully Payton is cured of his pass happyitis and they start to pound the ball all day on the ground with passes mixed in

04-28-2017, 11:21 AM	#8
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Round 1, Pick 32 (No. 32) (From New England) Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin: An interesting conclusion to a wild night. This is the pick that the Saints acquired for trading Brandin Cooks to New England, but there weren’t many (any?) folks predicting they’d use it on a tackle. That’s not to say it is a nonsensical selection. Andrus Peat, the Saints’ 2015 first-rounder, has settled in at guard, and veteran Zach Strief turns 34 in September. So, the Saints got a jump on any potential future headaches by bringing in Ramczyk. The knock: It probably does not make New Orleans any better in 2017 unless Strief is headed out the door early. The defense could have used another body here. GRADE: B ...

04-28-2017, 11:37 AM	#9
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Podcast i just listened too We are loosers last night Didnt fix the D and we had Malholmes and Foster stolen Foster i can believe not Malholmes

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by lee909 Podcast i just listened too We are loosers last night Didnt fix the D and we had Malholmes and Foster stolen Foster i can believe not Malholmes FWIW, there is a "unconfirmed report" coming out now that Reuben Foster will require a second surgery on his shoulder. Possibly another reason why he slid so far down the draft board last night. RockyMountainSaint and \|Mitch\| like this.

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