2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints

K Major · 03-27-2018, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I watched his games. He was Kuechly-esque when defending the run.

That's fair Rez ...however what about his inability to shed blocks in some of those games? Just imagine what will happen when a NFL caliber tackle put their hands on him?

I have no hate for Leighton as a player but I just believe he's a Day 2 guy.

rezburna · 03-27-2018, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

That's fair Rez ...however what about his inability to shed blocks in some of those games? Just imagine what will happen when a NFL caliber tackle put their hands on him?

I have no hate for Leighton as a player but I just believe he's a Day 2 guy.

He didn’t have a lot of experience. He was a reserve as a freshman and hurt most of that next year, but this past year he showed up. I don’t think he’s as strong as he’s going to be either. It’ll probably come with time. I wouldn’t be mad at the pick.

Utah_Saint · 03-27-2018, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I watched his games. He was Kuechly-esque when defending the run.

I never know how well anybody will transition into the NFL but he was a stud at Boise State. I remember one game when the Broncos need a defensive stand, he got a stuff on first down, a tackle for a loss on second and a pass defense on third.

He could just take over games.

papz · 03-26-2018, 09:21 AM

The Cowboys seem to be very enamored with him as well. I more I keep reading about Vander Esch, the bigger fan I am becoming of him. I wouldn't mind him at all.

K Major · 03-26-2018, 02:54 PM

MEAC stud Darius Leonard. He could be there in the 3rd round ...

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K Major · 03-26-2018, 03:05 PM

Mr. Danny Johnson - Southern University - Baton Rouge. Good cornerback prospect at the next level.

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ChrisXVI · 03-26-2018, 07:05 PM

2018 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons for top wide receiver prospects - NFL.com

ChrisXVI · 03-27-2018, 08:31 AM

Nick Underhill
@nick_underhill
Payton says edge, wide receiver, tight end are all must positions. “There’s no flexibility” on getting one.
6:26 AM · Mar 27, 2018

ChrisXVI · 03-27-2018, 08:55 AM

Mike Triplett
@MikeTriplett
High praise for Lamar Jackson from Sean Payton: “I like him, I like him. Hes athletic. Hes got a magic smile to him. Hes a leader. ... He’s a special guy. You just have to be around him and interview him and you can see why he was successful.” Said next QB won’t be “Brees clone”
6:33 AM · Mar 27, 2018

That last part is telling to me. Everyone just kind of expects us to go after a pocket passer, West Coast offense kind of QB.

K Major · 03-28-2018, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Mike Triplett
@MikeTriplett
High praise for Lamar Jackson from Sean Payton: “I like him, I like him. Hes athletic. Hes got a magic smile to him. Hes a leader. ... He’s a special guy. You just have to be around him and interview him and you can see why he was successful.” Said next QB won’t be “Brees clone”
6:33 AM · Mar 27, 2018

That last part is telling to me. Everyone just kind of expects us to go after a pocket passer, West Coast offense kind of QB.

My initial thought when I read this was a Lamar J smokescreen but then I remembered Sean spoke highly of P Mahommes last year. That was clearly no smokescreen.

Mike Thomas, Kamara, Jackson ... that's a lot of firepower on offense. If Lamar is there at 27 ... what do you do?

03-27-2018, 09:27 AM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,099	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by K Major That's fair Rez ...however what about his inability to shed blocks in some of those games? Just imagine what will happen when a NFL caliber tackle put their hands on him? I have no hate for Leighton as a player but I just believe he's a Day 2 guy. He didn’t have a lot of experience. He was a reserve as a freshman and hurt most of that next year, but this past year he showed up. I don’t think he’s as strong as he’s going to be either. It’ll probably come with time. I wouldn’t be mad at the pick.

03-27-2018, 11:18 PM	#3
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by rezburna I watched his games. He was Kuechly-esque when defending the run. I never know how well anybody will transition into the NFL but he was a stud at Boise State. I remember one game when the Broncos need a defensive stand, he got a stuff on first down, a tackle for a loss on second and a pass defense on third. He could just take over games.

03-26-2018, 09:21 AM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints The Cowboys seem to be very enamored with him as well. I more I keep reading about Vander Esch, the bigger fan I am becoming of him. I wouldn't mind him at all.

03-26-2018, 07:05 PM	#7
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints 2018 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons for top wide receiver prospects - NFL.com

03-27-2018, 08:31 AM	#8
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Nick Underhill @nick_underhill Payton says edge, wide receiver, tight end are all must positions. “There’s no flexibility” on getting one. 6:26 AM · Mar 27, 2018

03-27-2018, 08:13 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by rezburna I watched his games. He was Kuechly-esque when defending the run. That's fair Rez ...however what about his inability to shed blocks in some of those games? Just imagine what will happen when a NFL caliber tackle put their hands on him? I have no hate for Leighton as a player but I just believe he's a Day 2 guy.

03-27-2018, 08:55 AM	#9
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett High praise for Lamar Jackson from Sean Payton: “I like him, I like him. Hes athletic. Hes got a magic smile to him. Hes a leader. ... He’s a special guy. You just have to be around him and interview him and you can see why he was successful.” Said next QB won’t be “Brees clone” 6:33 AM · Mar 27, 2018 That last part is telling to me. Everyone just kind of expects us to go after a pocket passer, West Coast offense kind of QB.

03-28-2018, 09:51 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett High praise for Lamar Jackson from Sean Payton: “I like him, I like him. Hes athletic. Hes got a magic smile to him. Hes a leader. ... He’s a special guy. You just have to be around him and interview him and you can see why he was successful.” Said next QB won’t be “Brees clone” 6:33 AM · Mar 27, 2018 That last part is telling to me. Everyone just kind of expects us to go after a pocket passer, West Coast offense kind of QB. My initial thought when I read this was a Lamar J smokescreen but then I remembered Sean spoke highly of P Mahommes last year. That was clearly no smokescreen. Mike Thomas, Kamara, Jackson ... that's a lot of firepower on offense. If Lamar is there at 27 ... what do you do?

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