2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints

ChrisXVI · 01-15-2018, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Watching PJ Williams getting beat like a snare drum the last few weeks makes me believe that we will draft another CB. Having 3 solid ones (see Jacksonville) can really benefit a defense.

Maybe this is the season a healthy Delvin Breaux shows his worth on D, no?

I just realized that lost in the attention Lattimore and Crawley have received is the fact that this essentially was PJ’s rookie season because he finally stayed healthy. He’s a fine back-up to play on the outside but nickel just doesn’t suit him.

We need a bonafide nickel CB. Someone like Nickell Robey-Coleman or Aaron Colvin will be available in free agency.

Who are some good options in the draft? Maybe Mike Hughes (UCF) or Mark Fields (Clemson)?

K Major · 01-15-2018, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I just realized that lost in the attention Lattimore and Crawley have received is the fact that this essentially was PJ’s rookie season because he finally stayed healthy. He’s a fine back-up to play on the outside but nickel just doesn’t suit him.

We need a bonafide nickel CB. Someone like Nickell Robey-Coleman or Aaron Colvin will be available in free agency.

Nice options.

From the collegiate ranks, I like cornerback Michael Jackson from the U. 6'1, thick frame and can run.
Or Jaire Alexander of Louisville
Ohio St Denzel Ward... possibly nickle backs at the next level.

hagan714 · 01-15-2018, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I just realized that lost in the attention Lattimore and Crawley have received is the fact that this essentially was PJ’s rookie season because he finally stayed healthy. He’s a fine back-up to play on the outside but nickel just doesn’t suit him.

We need a bonafide nickel CB. Someone like Nickell Robey-Coleman or Aaron Colvin will be available in free agency.

Who are some good options in the draft? Maybe Mike Hughes (UCF) or Mark Fields (Clemson)?

Slot options out there.

TJ Carrie CB/FS Raiders (27) 5115 205 4.43 #38 Rd 7 2014
He has become one of the NFLs most reliable slot CB this year. PPF coverage grade of 82.0. One of the NFL’s underrated cornerbacks. This is a break out year for him I like his physicality in tackling too.No cornerback has more tackles resulting in an defensive success while defending the pass than Carrie’s 14. A versatile defensive back with inside-outside flexibility. A must be re-sign for the raiders?

Aaron Colvin CB Jaguars (26) 5113 177 4.51 Rd4 2014
Colvin tore his ACL at Oklahoma. He played just 292 snaps in 2016 following a four-game suspension and season-ending ankle injury but did receive plus marks for his coverage from Pro Football Focus. Jags have a bit of a cap issue and are worth watching to see who gets cut lose when the money runs out.

a few later round prospects

Greg Storman CB/KR/PR/WR Virgina Tech 5116 180 4.50

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Davontae Harris CB/FS Illinois St 5111 200 4.50 #10 Sr

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Jaylen Dunlap FS/CB/SS Illinois 6002 190 4.45 #1 rSr

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frydaddy · 01-15-2018, 05:05 PM

Mark Fields? "Now there's a name I haven't heard in a very long time."

K Major · 01-15-2018, 06:08 PM

Here is a BIG LB with range ...

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jeanpierre · 01-15-2018, 07:06 PM

blackangold · 01-15-2018, 10:16 PM

Needs in the draft or FA
DE (need a beast opposite of Cam)
DT (pass rushing)
WR/TE (big physical player that is a threat)

Really wanted us to grab Campbell, and man that would have been huge. I like Okafor but he has a history of injuries we likely need an upgrade. I would love for Jimmy G to come back, think he solved a lot of issues on O.

Our LBs are set we just need them to stay healthy, same with our DBs.

K Major · 01-15-2018, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Our LBs are set we just need them to stay healthy, same with our DBs.

Set at the linebacker position B&G? We desperately need SPEED at the MIKE. Anzalone is supposed to fill this need however you can't count on him as this (injuries) was the knock coming out of FL. Assuming he does come back, we are still thin at the position. It's time to get ELITE at the position. Robertson, Klein etc are solid but not game changers. We were close with Reuben Foster (when healthy, he is as good as advertised) in last year's draft.

Kuechly, David, Debo Jones, Barr, Kendrick types are necessary in NO.

jeanpierre · 01-16-2018, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Needs in the draft or FA
DE (need a beast opposite of Cam)
DT (pass rushing)
WR/TE (big physical player that is a threat)

Really wanted us to grab Campbell, and man that would have been huge. I like Okafor but he has a history of injuries we likely need an upgrade. I would love for Jimmy G to come back, think he solved a lot of issues on O.

Our LBs are set we just need them to stay healthy, same with our DBs.

Originally Posted by K Major

Set at the linebacker position B&G? We desperately need SPEED at the MIKE. Anzalone is supposed to fill this need however you can't count on him as this (injuries) was the knock coming out of FL. Assuming he does come back, we are still thin at the position. It's time to get ELITE at the position. Robertson, Klein etc are solid but not game changers. We were close with Reuben Foster (when healthy, he is as good as advertised) in last year's draft.

Kuechly, David, Debo Jones, Barr, Kendrick types are necessary in NO.

There's no way we're set at LBer when we just started a guy in a playoff game we signed off the street six weeks ago...

True, we've an obscene amount of IRs, particularly at the LBer position; plus we traded a Anthony that DA was unable to redeem...

Now I'm more optimistic that Anzalone will get better medical care and will strengthen for the rigors of an NFL Season...

At the minimum, I'd like to see us get a 3-Down Mike and keep a seventh LBer on the roster:

WLB - Anzalone, Stupar

MLB - (TBA), Robertson, (TBA)

SLB - Klein, Mauti

ChrisXVI · 01-16-2018, 01:39 PM

A good Mike LB prospect that could be had in the middle rounds:

Chris Worley, OLB, Ohio State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 230.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2018): 4-6

He went to Glenville High School in Cleveland just like Marshon Lattimore, Ted Ginn Jr and Justin Hardee. We could continue the pipeline.

01-15-2018, 05:46 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,739 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I just realized that lost in the attention Lattimore and Crawley have received is the fact that this essentially was PJ’s rookie season because he finally stayed healthy. He’s a fine back-up to play on the outside but nickel just doesn’t suit him. We need a bonafide nickel CB. Someone like Nickell Robey-Coleman or Aaron Colvin will be available in free agency. Nice options. From the collegiate ranks, I like cornerback Michael Jackson from the U. 6'1, thick frame and can run. Or Jaire Alexander of Louisville Ohio St Denzel Ward... possibly nickle backs at the next level.

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blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Needs in the draft or FA DE (need a beast opposite of Cam) DT (pass rushing) WR/TE (big physical player that is a threat) Really wanted us to grab Campbell, and man that would have been huge. I like Okafor but he has a history of injuries we likely need an upgrade. I would love for Jimmy G to come back, think he solved a lot of issues on O. Our LBs are set we just need them to stay healthy, same with our DBs.

01-15-2018, 10:52 PM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,739 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by blackangold Our LBs are set we just need them to stay healthy, same with our DBs. Set at the linebacker position B&G? We desperately need SPEED at the MIKE. Anzalone is supposed to fill this need however you can't count on him as this (injuries) was the knock coming out of FL. Assuming he does come back, we are still thin at the position. It's time to get ELITE at the position. Robertson, Klein etc are solid but not game changers. We were close with Reuben Foster (when healthy, he is as good as advertised) in last year's draft. Kuechly, David, Debo Jones, Barr, Kendrick types are necessary in NO.

01-15-2018, 04:46 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by K Major Watching PJ Williams getting beat like a snare drum the last few weeks makes me believe that we will draft another CB. Having 3 solid ones (see Jacksonville) can really benefit a defense. Maybe this is the season a healthy Delvin Breaux shows his worth on D, no? I just realized that lost in the attention Lattimore and Crawley have received is the fact that this essentially was PJ’s rookie season because he finally stayed healthy. He’s a fine back-up to play on the outside but nickel just doesn’t suit him. We need a bonafide nickel CB. Someone like Nickell Robey-Coleman or Aaron Colvin will be available in free agency. Who are some good options in the draft? Maybe Mike Hughes (UCF) or Mark Fields (Clemson)?

01-16-2018, 12:46 PM	#9
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by blackangold Needs in the draft or FA DE (need a beast opposite of Cam) DT (pass rushing) WR/TE (big physical player that is a threat) Really wanted us to grab Campbell, and man that would have been huge. I like Okafor but he has a history of injuries we likely need an upgrade. I would love for Jimmy G to come back, think he solved a lot of issues on O. Our LBs are set we just need them to stay healthy, same with our DBs. Originally Posted by K Major Set at the linebacker position B&G? We desperately need SPEED at the MIKE. Anzalone is supposed to fill this need however you can't count on him as this (injuries) was the knock coming out of FL. Assuming he does come back, we are still thin at the position. It's time to get ELITE at the position. Robertson, Klein etc are solid but not game changers. We were close with Reuben Foster (when healthy, he is as good as advertised) in last year's draft. Kuechly, David, Debo Jones, Barr, Kendrick types are necessary in NO. There's no way we're set at LBer when we just started a guy in a playoff game we signed off the street six weeks ago... True, we've an obscene amount of IRs, particularly at the LBer position; plus we traded a Anthony that DA was unable to redeem... Now I'm more optimistic that Anzalone will get better medical care and will strengthen for the rigors of an NFL Season... At the minimum, I'd like to see us get a 3-Down Mike and keep a seventh LBer on the roster: WLB - Anzalone, Stupar MLB - (TBA), Robertson, (TBA) SLB - Klein, Mauti
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01-16-2018, 01:39 PM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints A good Mike LB prospect that could be had in the middle rounds: Chris Worley, OLB, Ohio State Height: 6-2. Weight: 230. Projected 40 Time: 4.70. Projected Round (2018): 4-6 He went to Glenville High School in Cleveland just like Marshon Lattimore, Ted Ginn Jr and Justin Hardee. We could continue the pipeline.

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