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

04-29-2017, 10:42 AM

I think on the whole we have stocked piled a lot of talent ... The competition will be a good thing this summer and will sort itself out for the best 53 man roster ... Better defense of course but a lot of moves in the off season and some very good selections in the draft were made by "The Team" thankful not by listening to the fan base, granted one of the best well informed groups out there but fans non the less not GM's Scouts and HC's ... But the offense has been missing some key pieces as well and I am not at all upset with the running back selection ... MI is most likely gone in 2018 ... AP not likely to make 2 years ... In the end it will be more about balance and chemistry with depth to the roster. OG Who Dat 67 Tulane Stadium ... Still here today!

The Dude · 05-01-2017, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ashley

We all get you pick to build and for the future. However if you a coach and your 7-9 three years in a row. Having a qb is in only a two - three span, at best. You pick where you need by far the most help. Which is defense
Offense top 5 for how many years in a row.
Defense , bottom half for how many years in a row.
Let me say I do like the pick, please get starters for now. I hope he beats out Street, then I'm happy

You don't pick a defensive player over an offensive player of need when that offensive player has much more value than any defensive player on the board. Especially one ranked number 1 at that position. Ever. We had a hole on the offensive line and it's filled. Our line has the potential to be scary good.

Rugby Saint II · 05-01-2017, 05:36 PM

Drafting for need is suicide. We are still alive and kicking today so I'm pleased with our draft. There was some serious talent brought on board through the draft and the UDFA's.

Euphoria · 05-01-2017, 05:40 PM

Never draft on needs...

Just watch the Bears set themselves back 5-7 years.

voodooido · 05-01-2017, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Maybe he'd be there 10 picks later at 42, maybe not. Maybe he is an upgrade over Strief...

All I know if we could have jumped the Niners at 31 and gotten Foster, a second starter on defense for probably a 7th this year or next. Pissed.

Jumps to get a guy with a attitude problem and a bum shoulder? No thanks.

AsylumGuido · 05-01-2017, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Jumps to get a guy with a attitude problem and a bum shoulder? No thanks.

And who is this you are pontificating about?

Seer1 · 05-01-2017, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Never draft on needs...

Just watch the Bears set themselves back 5-7 years.

Yes draft intelligently for needs. NOBODY needed Trubisky even close to that bad.

rezburna · 05-01-2017, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

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

Yup.

jeanpierre · 05-05-2017, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

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

And yet, over the past five years, he's consistently ranked at or as the best we have...

Hey, I cringe and wait for a limb to fly out when he's in space, it's like watching Willard learn to dance in Footloose...

But other than some really nasty sacks by Ahmad Brooks, Country Boy Strief hasn't had anybody knock him off...

Ramczyk will learn from one of the best and really reminds me of Stan Brock...

04-29-2017, 10:42 AM	#61
Threaded by WW_Who_Dat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lafayette, La and Valencia CA Posts: 1,270 Blog Entries: 1 Rating: (0 votes - average) I think on the whole we have stocked piled a lot of talent ... The competition will be a good thing this summer and will sort itself out for the best 53 man roster ... Better defense of course but a lot of moves in the off season and some very good selections in the draft were made by "The Team" thankful not by listening to the fan base, granted one of the best well informed groups out there but fans non the less not GM's Scouts and HC's ... But the offense has been missing some key pieces as well and I am not at all upset with the running back selection ... MI is most likely gone in 2018 ... AP not likely to make 2 years ... In the end it will be more about balance and chemistry with depth to the roster. OG Who Dat 67 Tulane Stadium ... Still here today!
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05-01-2017, 05:13 PM	#62
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by Ashley We all get you pick to build and for the future. However if you a coach and your 7-9 three years in a row. Having a qb is in only a two - three span, at best. You pick where you need by far the most help. Which is defense Offense top 5 for how many years in a row. Defense , bottom half for how many years in a row. Let me say I do like the pick, please get starters for now. I hope he beats out Street, then I'm happy You don't pick a defensive player over an offensive player of need when that offensive player has much more value than any defensive player on the board. Especially one ranked number 1 at that position. Ever. We had a hole on the offensive line and it's filled. Our line has the potential to be scary good.
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05-01-2017, 05:36 PM	#63
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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,766	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by ScottF Maybe he'd be there 10 picks later at 42, maybe not. Maybe he is an upgrade over Strief... All I know if we could have jumped the Niners at 31 and gotten Foster, a second starter on defense for probably a 7th this year or next. Pissed. Jumps to get a guy with a attitude problem and a bum shoulder? No thanks.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by voodooido Jumps to get a guy with a attitude problem and a bum shoulder? No thanks. And who is this you are pontificating about?

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by Euphoria Never draft on needs... Just watch the Bears set themselves back 5-7 years. Yes draft intelligently for needs. NOBODY needed Trubisky even close to that bad. Utah_Saint likes this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| 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 Yup. hagan714 likes this.

05-05-2017, 07:37 AM	#69
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Despite defensive needs, Saints pick offensive tackle at No. 32 Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| 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 And yet, over the past five years, he's consistently ranked at or as the best we have... Hey, I cringe and wait for a limb to fly out when he's in space, it's like watching Willard learn to dance in Footloose... But other than some really nasty sacks by Ahmad Brooks, Country Boy Strief hasn't had anybody knock him off... Ramczyk will learn from one of the best and really reminds me of Stan Brock...

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