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Old 12-10-2017, 03:02 PM   #161
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The kid is built. I was impressed with his weight room work. he made Lamar Jackson look like a bean pole.
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Old 12-11-2017, 09:57 PM   #163
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Really warming to the idea of moving Mr. Glass, Terron Armstead, and allowing Peat to settle in and actually practice all week and play Tackle...

Take the second round pick for Peat and draft a distinguised interior lineman...

Doubt Nelson falls past where former Notre Dame Guard Zach Martin went in the 2014 NFL Draft, Pick 16, Dallas...

But then again, haven't seen guards go in the Top 25 since 2014...


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Originally Posted by jeanpierre View Post
Really warming to the idea of moving Mr. Glass, Terron Armstead, and allowing Peat to settle in and actually practice all week and play Tackle...

Take the second round pick for Peat and draft a distinguised interior lineman...

Doubt Nelson falls past where former Notre Dame Guard Zach Martin went in the 2014 NFL Draft, Pick 16, Dallas...

But then again, haven't seen guards go in the Top 25 since 2014...


https://twitter.com/PFF/status/940306979054149632
I am not there yet with Peat but for a few years now I have pondered the replacement of Terron Armstead

2018 OT crop looks yo be a pretty deep and solid group

Round 4/5 ?
Spain Bentley OT/OG N Carolina 6056 300 5.04 #75 Sr

Spain has length and athleticism but needs to get some pro coaching and weight room training. A swing tackle that can potentially take over?

Round 5/6/7/UDFA
Austin Golson C/OG/OT Auburn 6043 312 5.23 #73 rSr
Mr Versatility: Golson has played all five positions on the line during his career
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Round 5/6/7/UDFA
Austin Golson C/OG/OT Auburn 6043 312 5.23 #73 rSr
Mr Versatility: Golson has played all five positions on the line during his career
Sounds like a slightly younger, cheaper version of Senio Kelemete ?
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Old 12-13-2017, 10:10 AM   #166
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Todd McShay has released his first 2018 mock draft. With the 28th pick the New Orleans Saints select...

Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
Height: 6-2. Weight: 282.
Projected 40 Time: 4.95.
Projected Round (2018): 1-3.

Just for reference I went back to see what he predicted for us in his first one last year and he had us taking CB Marlon Humphrey @ 8.
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Old 12-13-2017, 10:47 AM   #167
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Todd McShay has released his first 2018 mock draft. With the 28th pick the New Orleans Saints select...

Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
Height: 6-2. Weight: 282.
Projected 40 Time: 4.95.
Projected Round (2018): 1-3.

Just for reference I went back to see what he predicted for us in his first one last year and he had us taking CB Marlon Humphrey @ 8.
Nice. I'll give Todd style points on last year's prediction/pick. At least he got the position correct .
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Old 12-13-2017, 11:04 AM   #168
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Problem is that we don’t need another small DT. What we need is a big, stout block-eater. I like Hagan’s idea of signing DaQuan Jones (6-4, 322 lbs) in free agency.
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Old 12-13-2017, 11:25 AM   #169
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My FA targets in no particular order :

WR- Jarvis Landry (probably a pipe dream but is a high priority for me)
OLB - Nigel Bradham
MLB Tahir Whitehead
LB - Zach Brown
DE- Ziggy Ansah (sleeper pick)
TE - Cameron Brate (he'll give you equal or more consistent production than Fleener & won't command top $)

Footnote - notice I've listed the linebacker position multiple times? Saints were 10 seconds too late in getting Reuben Foster, we also went after Hightower & more recently Bowman. My spider senses tell me that Mike Nolan is looking for a LB who can cover, rush the QB & is a fast sideline to sideline guy with above avg instincts.

My hope is that Jeff Ireland will continue to build on a terrific 2017 draft & find that stud LB (either FA or draft) we are really missing in the middle on D.
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Old 12-13-2017, 02:14 PM   #170
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Nice list K but we got Drew to sign. That is why I am still basement shopping

I missed TE - Cameron Brate, it would be nice to get him back.

My Top "Big Ugly" Bang for the Buck in 2018

1) DaQuan Jones DT/DE Titians 6036 322 5.35 #90 R4 2014

Others
2) Dontae Johnson CB/FS 49ers 6021 208 4.45 4th rd 2014
3) Charles Simms RB Tampa 6000 214 4.46 RD3 2014
4) Christian Jones OLB/ILB CHI 6031 249 4.68 2017 UDFA
5) Chris Smith DE Cincinati 6010 266 4.71 CIN 25 RD 5 2014

If we go big bucks

Jarvis Landry WR Miami
or
Kyle Fuller CB Chicago

Draft I am really starting to like

Fred Warner DE/OLB BYU 6025 228 4.68 #4 Sr

3 year starter, a physical striker who wraps his arms for the secure tackle. Possesses the agility and length to harass the quarterback in coverage or on the rush. Warner has thrived in both a 3-4 and 4-3 defensive scheme. Line him up in space or drop him into coverage against running backs. He is very athletic, and has a knack for making big plays.Another Kyle Van Noy?
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