The Unexpected is gonna happen.

GumboBC · 04-21-2005, 01:58 PM

It feels as if the NFL Draft will never get here. Even though it's only a couple of days away.

I just got through reading an article in which Haslett and Loomis indicated they were interested in upgrading the LB corp.

The article talked about how the Saints haven't used a 1st round pick on a LB since Mark Fields.

However, it was also said that there are probably only 2 linebackers in the entire draft that are worthy of being picked in the 1st round.

Those 2-linebackers are Georgia's Thomas Davis and Derrick Johnson of Texas.

While Thomas Davis primarily played safety in college, most NFL scouts think he will be an outstanding outside LB. And they think Davis will have very little trouble making the transition from safety to outside linebacker.

For the record: I'll be happy with either Thomas Davis or Derrick Johnson (if we somehow can trade up to get him)

But counting on the Saints to draft a LB in the 1st round is risky business. Or is it?

Even though the Saints have not selected a 1st round LB in the past few drafts, I believe they would have if the players they wanted were still on the board.

No?

In 2003, New Orleans eyed Georgia linebacker Boss Bailey with one of its two first-round picks in 2003, but scrapped the plan to move up and select Johnathan Sullivan. The club later tried to trade for Bailey in the second round but couldn't work out a deal.

Last year, the Saints targeted Miami (Fla.) linebackers Jon Vilma and D.J. Williams but were beaten to the punch by the New York Jets and Denver Broncos. When both players produced standout rookie seasons in a year when New Orleans finished last in the league in total defense, it only added to the frustration.

This year I think most fans are very sceptical about who Haslett and company will select in the 1st round. And I am too.

But I don't think the Saints will let their man get away this time.

And I really think the Saints are going to trade Howard in order to move up in the draft and select ......... Derrick Johnson of Texas.

[Edited on 21/4/2005 by GumboBC]

04-21-2005, 01:58 PM	#1
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	The Unexpected is gonna happen. It feels as if the NFL Draft will never get here. Even though it's only a couple of days away. I just got through reading an article in which Haslett and Loomis indicated they were interested in upgrading the LB corp. The article talked about how the Saints haven't used a 1st round pick on a LB since Mark Fields. However, it was also said that there are probably only 2 linebackers in the entire draft that are worthy of being picked in the 1st round. Those 2-linebackers are Georgia's Thomas Davis and Derrick Johnson of Texas. While Thomas Davis primarily played safety in college, most NFL scouts think he will be an outstanding outside LB. And they think Davis will have very little trouble making the transition from safety to outside linebacker. For the record: I'll be happy with either Thomas Davis or Derrick Johnson (if we somehow can trade up to get him) But counting on the Saints to draft a LB in the 1st round is risky business. Or is it? Even though the Saints have not selected a 1st round LB in the past few drafts, I believe they would have if the players they wanted were still on the board. No? In 2003, New Orleans eyed Georgia linebacker Boss Bailey with one of its two first-round picks in 2003, but scrapped the plan to move up and select Johnathan Sullivan. The club later tried to trade for Bailey in the second round but couldn't work out a deal. Last year, the Saints targeted Miami (Fla.) linebackers Jon Vilma and D.J. Williams but were beaten to the punch by the New York Jets and Denver Broncos. When both players produced standout rookie seasons in a year when New Orleans finished last in the league in total defense, it only added to the frustration. This year I think most fans are very sceptical about who Haslett and company will select in the 1st round. And I am too. But I don't think the Saints will let their man get away this time. And I really think the Saints are going to trade Howard in order to move up in the draft and select ......... Derrick Johnson of Texas. [Edited on 21/4/2005 by GumboBC]
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