MarchingOn

Thanks for the insight, K.

Maybe he'd be a consideration if we trade down (ha) if all our targeted players are already gone by then.

One of those for me was DT Taven Bryan but I don't like that an analyst said Bryan wasn't consistent stopping the run. I am so tired of being gashed right up the middle.

So, liking DT Phillips more now. Or TE.

K Major

I've posted this on cornerback Jaire only because the Saints have recently interviewed (probably needs nothing) him. I question his durability. He's often injured .

ChrisXVI

You’ll like this JP...

Sean FazendeFOX8
@SeanFazendeFOX8
Saints will have a workout with Iowa LB Josey Jewell, I’m told.
8:18 AM · Mar 24, 2018

jeanpierre

Yeah, Chris, I saw it...Friend of mine who's got close ties to the team called me this morning to wish me a Happy Birthday (it's not till May, but he does this every year as an inside joke, and I think it's so I don't forget his in April) gave me the head's up...

Smart, heady player, really like what he could bring to the unit as either a MIKE or WILL...

jeanpierre

Sarik

My guy. Im all in on him.

If im being realistic at who could possibly be there at 27, My cloud in the first would probably look something like...

Taven Bryan - DT, Florida
Leighton Vander Esch - LB, Boise St.
DJ Moore - WR, Maryland
Harold Landry - DE, Boston College
Arden Key - DE, LSU
Connor Williams - OT/OG, Texas

I also would not be mad at....

Lamar Jackson - QB, Louisville
Jaire Alexander - CB, Louisville
Josh Jackson - CB, Iowa
Mike Hughes - CB, UCF
Uchenna Nwosu - LB/DE, USC
Christian Kirk - WR, Texas A&M
Rashaan Evans - LB, Alabama
Hayden Hurst - TE, South Carolina
Mike Gesicki - TE, Penn St.
Dallas Goedert - TE, South Dakota St.
Isaiah Wynn - OT/OG, Georgia


although plenty of those guys SHOULD be gone by pick 27 i still wanted to throw their names in bc several will fall as they do every year. If you notice guys missing from that cloud it’s because i fully believe/EXPECT them to be gone and locks for the top 20ish...
Baker Mayfield
Roquan Smith
Bradley Chubb
Marcus Davenport
Denzel Ward
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Derwin James
Vita Vea
Da’ron Payne
Tremaine Edmunds
Calvin Ridley
etc.

K Major

K Major

Siran is a good run defender. Could become a solid contributor on special teams. Good value in later rounds of the draft.

Sarik

Since TE is popular among the Saints options this year, as it should be, My TE rankings probably go against the grain but here is how i rank the top 4 this year...

1. Hayden Hurst - South Carolina
2. Mike Gesicki - Penn State
3. Dallas Goedert - South Dakota State
4. Mark Andrews - Oklahoma

this ranking is based on how i envision each could be used in the Saints offense and who their play style reminds me of in the current NFL...

Hayden Hurst - All around athlete. Former baseball player and drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a pitcher. Definitely believe he could be used the same way Travis Kelce is utilized in the Kansas City offense. plays much faster on tape than he tests and thats what matters to me. doesnt shy away from contact and shows great athleticism/speed. running/passing ability on Trick plays at south carolina immediately come to mind when thinking of his Kelce like impact. Biggest knock is the age(24/25 during the season). I wish he was 22.

Mike Gesicki - I see Jimmy Graham...frame and athletic ability is top tier at the TE position. will he have the same impact? who knows but talent is definitely there. like Jimmy, don’t expect much in the blocking lasrt of his game.

Dallas Goedert - I’ve seen/heard Ertz and Gronk comparisons thrown around but Im still upset we didnt get to see him at the combine or Senior bowl against better talent he’s accustomed to seeing. Love how smooth he is on tape but i feel like Hurst/Gesicki play faster and against better competition. Right now He’s Hunter Henry but with the right system/development he could be ertz, but i dont see gronk, maybe baby gronk. the arrow is definitely UP on him though.

Mark Andrews - Gotta like some of the things he puts on tape, good hands and finds soft spots in the defense. tested well at the combine but definitely plays slower on tape. He reminds me of witten with his route running & finding ways to get open minus the blocking.

imo Hurst, Gesicki, Goedert all rank closely with each other. I dont think either are 1st rounders...more early 2nd, but I understand if the Saints take one of ‘em in the first. although i want BPA this year.

jeanpierre

Not a very flattering photo of Arden Key who looks more like a Dave Chappelle on meth than a defensive end...