2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints

ChrisXVI · 03-28-2018, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

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?

Payton’s been pretty forthcoming with the media since his daughter’s been trying to break into the business. I guess you have to take Jackson right? If we did though I would try like heck to get into the 2nd round for an instant impact player since Jackson would be sitting.

K Major · 03-28-2018, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Payton’s been pretty forthcoming with the media since his daughter’s been trying to break into the business. I guess you have to take Jackson right?

I'd like to see a mobile QB in Payton's system. In my mind, most of the QB's in the draft are "projects" to a certain extent. Most of these guys need a year or two to emerge. Payton is still one of the best innovators of offense in the game. If he sees Jackson can learn the system, work on accuracy, mental aspects (being able to audible, read defenses etc), I'm all for it.

Sean polished up Tony Romo pretty well

.

Utah_Saint · 03-28-2018, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I'd like to see a mobile QB in Payton's system. In my mind, most of the QB's in the draft are "projects" to a certain extent. Most of these guys need a year or two to emerge. Payton is still one of the best innovators of offense in the game. If he sees Jackson can learn the system, work on accuracy, mental aspects (being able to audible, read defenses etc), I'm all for it.

Sean polished up Tony Romo pretty well .

I've been hoping for defensive player, particularly the Dline, that could start day 1, but if Jackson's still there at 27, he'd be a great pick up and it would be fun to see what Payton could do with him.

rezburna · 03-28-2018, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

I've been hoping for defensive player, particularly the Dline, that could start day 1, but if Jackson's still there at 27, he'd be a great pick up and it would be fun to see what Payton could do with him.

A Jackson + Kamara + Thomas core would be fun to watch. The RPO’s Payton would likely add into the fold would be deadly.

jeanpierre · 03-29-2018, 04:40 AM

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SmashMouth · 03-29-2018, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

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?

Originally Posted by rezburna

You know I’m pulling the trigger. Payton is ready for a new offense.

Does Lamar Jackson have a NOODLE ARM? And would he actually play this year with Brees still slinging it good?

K Major · 03-29-2018, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Does Lamar Jackson have a NOODLE ARM? And would he actually play this year with Brees still slinging it good?

Jackson has a strong arm (we won't confuse his arm strength with Vick or Favre but solid) to go vertical. See below. WR catches the ball in stride.

Lamar Jackson 75-YD Bomb to Jaylen Smith vs. UNC - YouTube

SmashMouth · 03-29-2018, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Jackson has a strong arm (we won't confuse his arm strength with Vick or Favre but solid) to go vertical. See below. WR catches the ball in stride.

Lamar Jackson 75-YD Bomb to Jaylen Smith vs. UNC - YouTube

It would be interesting to see how he would fare against tighter coverage which he will see in the NFL. Brees puts it where no one else can catch it.

K Major · 03-29-2018, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

It would be interesting to see how he would fare against tighter coverage which he will see in the NFL. Brees puts it where no one else can catch it.

Yep. This is a trait that makes #9 great at the elite level. From what I'm reading, Jackson is a very coachable kid who wants to get better in terms of accuracy. FWIW, I heard Mike Detellier say that if Lamar is on the board @ 27, there is a good possibility the Saints will take him.

Can't wait for the draft.

rezburna · 03-29-2018, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

It would be interesting to see how he would fare against tighter coverage which he will see in the NFL. Brees puts it where no one else can catch it.

He doesn’t have that kind of pin point accuracy. That **** Brees does is special. But...all that moving around in the pocket is going to have defenders at a stand still and that will get people wide open.

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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 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? Payton’s been pretty forthcoming with the media since his daughter’s been trying to break into the business. I guess you have to take Jackson right? If we did though I would try like heck to get into the 2nd round for an instant impact player since Jackson would be sitting. Sarik likes this.

03-28-2018, 12:18 PM	#572
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Payton’s been pretty forthcoming with the media since his daughter’s been trying to break into the business. I guess you have to take Jackson right? I'd like to see a mobile QB in Payton's system. In my mind, most of the QB's in the draft are "projects" to a certain extent. Most of these guys need a year or two to emerge. Payton is still one of the best innovators of offense in the game. If he sees Jackson can learn the system, work on accuracy, mental aspects (being able to audible, read defenses etc), I'm all for it. Sean polished up Tony Romo pretty well . ChrisXVI, Utah_Saint and Sarik like this.

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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 K Major I'd like to see a mobile QB in Payton's system. In my mind, most of the QB's in the draft are "projects" to a certain extent. Most of these guys need a year or two to emerge. Payton is still one of the best innovators of offense in the game. If he sees Jackson can learn the system, work on accuracy, mental aspects (being able to audible, read defenses etc), I'm all for it. Sean polished up Tony Romo pretty well . I've been hoping for defensive player, particularly the Dline, that could start day 1, but if Jackson's still there at 27, he'd be a great pick up and it would be fun to see what Payton could do with him. Sarik and K Major like this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by Utah_Saint I've been hoping for defensive player, particularly the Dline, that could start day 1, but if Jackson's still there at 27, he'd be a great pick up and it would be fun to see what Payton could do with him. A Jackson + Kamara + Thomas core would be fun to watch. The RPO’s Payton would likely add into the fold would be deadly. Sarik likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by K Major 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? Originally Posted by rezburna You know I’m pulling the trigger. Payton is ready for a new offense. Does Lamar Jackson have a NOODLE ARM? And would he actually play this year with Brees still slinging it good?

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by K Major Jackson has a strong arm (we won't confuse his arm strength with Vick or Favre but solid) to go vertical. See below. WR catches the ball in stride. Lamar Jackson 75-YD Bomb to Jaylen Smith vs. UNC - YouTube It would be interesting to see how he would fare against tighter coverage which he will see in the NFL. Brees puts it where no one else can catch it.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by SmashMouth It would be interesting to see how he would fare against tighter coverage which he will see in the NFL. Brees puts it where no one else can catch it. Yep. This is a trait that makes #9 great at the elite level. From what I'm reading, Jackson is a very coachable kid who wants to get better in terms of accuracy. FWIW, I heard Mike Detellier say that if Lamar is on the board @ 27, there is a good possibility the Saints will take him. Can't wait for the draft.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints Originally Posted by SmashMouth It would be interesting to see how he would fare against tighter coverage which he will see in the NFL. Brees puts it where no one else can catch it. He doesn’t have that kind of pin point accuracy. That **** Brees does is special. But...all that moving around in the pocket is going to have defenders at a stand still and that will get people wide open.

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