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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by K Major Longhorns linebacker is the consensus pick in Saints mock drafts https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...t-mock-roundup Malik Jefferson SLB/MLB/WLB Texas* 6015 238 4.57 #46 Jr It is all there. Whats not to like? His 2016 and 2017 tape to be ...

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Old 12-22-2017, 11:10 AM   #1
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Longhorns linebacker is the consensus pick in Saints mock drafts


https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...t-mock-roundup
Malik Jefferson SLB/MLB/WLB Texas* 6015 238 4.57 #46 Jr

It is all there. Whats not to like? His 2016 and 2017 tape to be honest. A ton of flashes.

Interviews with him and the Texas coaching staff will make or break him IMO.

Was he used to cover up for the lack of talent around him?
Yes ok makes some sense

That would explain all the jumping around he did. Even then i question his flexibility. ILB or OLB his play was solid but nothing overly impressive.

No? I am worried about the pick and if he has his head on straight.

Of all the players with round 1 talent the most disappointing players for me were

Tarvarus McFadden CB Florida State* 6012 198 4.49 #4 Jr
Malik Jefferson SLB/MLB/WLB Texas* 6015 238 4.57 #46 Jr
Vita Vea DT Washington 6041 332 5.19 #50 rJr

Right now I would rather roll the dice on a one year wonder like
Josh Jackson CB/WR/FS Iowa 6012 185 4.50 #15 rJr

let see what the draft process reviles. I am hoping for the best really

If any one has in sight on him lets hear it.
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I'd be very surprised if the Leighton kid is selected in the 1st round. That's a reach.
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worth a look see on day 3. after draft workouts he may move into day 2
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I really, really like this kid...Like the idea of him as a RT, moving Ramczyk to LT and moving Terron Armstead for a high draft pick and even more cap room...


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I really, really like this kid...Like the idea of him as a RT, moving Ramczyk to LT and moving Terron Armstead for a high draft pick and even more cap room...

https://twitter.com/JDiPaola_Trib/st...09818183725056
Will Armstead and the saint keep riding Armstead IR roller coaster? Not keen on the trade in 2018 risk part. If so I hope the saints go veteran not rookie


Brian O'Neill OT Pitt 6052 305 5.04 #70 rJr
A great swing OT day one to groom. Jumped to LT after two years at RT and did a great job. Were will he go? day 3? He is all over the boards. I would not be shocked if he ended up a surprise pick in round 2,

is a solid prospect just like

Ike Boettger OT/TE Iowa 6046 307 5.02 #75 rSr
Still waiting on the medicals on that Achilles injury. Might end up being a sneaky UDFA to stash

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If we don't take a QB, all I want to draft are another OL or two and LBers, lots of 'em...

I'd like to sign a more effective DT as we can't seem to draft those worth a sh*t...
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If we don't take a QB, all I want to draft are another OL or two and LBers, lots of 'em...
Saints are drafting a QB next year. If not for the Chiefs, Mahommes would have been Saint .
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Saints are drafting a QB next year. If not for the Chiefs, Mahommes would have been Saint .
Free Agency will be the tell...
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Saints are drafting a QB next year. If not for the Chiefs, Mahommes would have been Saint .
My short list of QBs

1/2
Baker Mayfield QB Oklahoma 6002 220 4.64 #6 rSr
Great progression, head case?
Mason Rudolph, QB Oklahoma State 6036 235 4.77 #2 Sr
Progression needs works.

3/4
Luke Falk, QB, Washington State 6032 214 4.87 #4 rSr
Melt downs?

4/5
Kurt Benkert QB Virgina 6025 215 4.92 #6 rSr
Solid upside pick with good fundamentals

7/FA
Mike White, QB, Western Kentucky 6035 215 4.87 #14 rSr
Total upside pick with good basic fundamentals

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Free Agency will be the tell...
This will be an interesting year for QBs doing so so and rumored to have worn out their welcome.

Tyrod Taylor is a great example. He has come a long way and still needs work but if he does not get that starters job I would kick the tires
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