Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot?

02-09-2018, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

Make sure he's a Kid from GA Tech so we can be "ALL ABUZZ" about him!

ChrisXVI · 02-09-2018, 05:15 PM

I’m really not opposed to drafting Dallas Goedert in the first round if he’s still on the board.

jeanpierre · 02-09-2018, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I’m really not opposed to drafting Dallas Goedert in the first round if he’s still on the board.

Combine, Pro Day may actually make that a reality...

I'd really like to see us get another difference maker on the defensive line in the first round...

And I'd like us not spend it on a wide receiver we may have to trade down the road b/c of salary cap...

But I could live with an exceptional TE, but he'd also have to block, wear all the hats an all-around TE should...

FinSaint · 02-10-2018, 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

And for Pete’s sake will we ever draft our LB of the future??

They already did with AA.

Crusader · 02-10-2018, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I’m really not opposed to drafting Dallas Goedert in the first round if he’s still on the board.

I agree. I am very intrigued by him.

saintsfan1976 · 02-10-2018, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

They already did with AA.

How’d that work out?

AA is an outside guy. I’m asking for a true Jon Vilma type MLB

jeanpierre · 02-10-2018, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

How’d that work out?

AA is an outside guy. I’m asking for a true Jon Vilma type MLB

Vilma? Was never impressed with him; an upgrade, yes, but not impressed with what we got in trade...

Thought that Fujita and Shanle did more and got less credit, more criticism than they deserved...

Totally agree we need that QB in the middle of the defense; and if we're using a first round pick, I want a Luke Kuechly-type...

jeanpierre · 02-10-2018, 07:42 AM

Getting back to TE Dallas Goedert; most pre-draft rankings have him in the 40-60 range, and we have no picks there...

Unless...

K Major · 02-10-2018, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

They already did with AA.

He has a ton of work to do. Alex hasn't made it through a full season of football since he was in high school. He also had a season ending every year since he became a starter at Florida ... same thing happened as a Saint in his rookie year.

We can't afford to go through another season being limited at the position. I hope he gets it together (stay healthy) but I don't see him as the answer.

K Major · 02-10-2018, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Vilma? Was never impressed with him; an upgrade, yes, but not impressed with what we got in trade...

Thought that Fujita and Shanle did more and got less credit, more criticism than they deserved...

Never impressed with Vilma JP? Huh?

When healthy, Jonathan was an absolute STUD in the middle. No way we even sniff a World Championship in 09 without him. He was a key piece and it was a 100% payoff in the trade. Fujita and Shanle were good pieces but hardly the caliber of JV. He was special.

I agree with 76 ... this team needs to continue to look for the next Vilma in the middle.

Sorry, I didn't mean to hi jack your original TE thread with the linebacker talk.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I’m really not opposed to drafting Dallas Goedert in the first round if he’s still on the board. Combine, Pro Day may actually make that a reality... I'd really like to see us get another difference maker on the defensive line in the first round... And I'd like us not spend it on a wide receiver we may have to trade down the road b/c of salary cap... But I could live with an exceptional TE, but he'd also have to block, wear all the hats an all-around TE should... ChrisXVI likes this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 And for Pete’s sake will we ever draft our LB of the future?? They already did with AA.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 How’d that work out? AA is an outside guy. I’m asking for a true Jon Vilma type MLB Vilma? Was never impressed with him; an upgrade, yes, but not impressed with what we got in trade... Thought that Fujita and Shanle did more and got less credit, more criticism than they deserved... Totally agree we need that QB in the middle of the defense; and if we're using a first round pick, I want a Luke Kuechly-type...

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot? Getting back to TE Dallas Goedert; most pre-draft rankings have him in the 40-60 range, and we have no picks there... Unless...

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot? Originally Posted by FinSaint They already did with AA. He has a ton of work to do. Alex hasn't made it through a full season of football since he was in high school. He also had a season ending every year since he became a starter at Florida ... same thing happened as a Saint in his rookie year. We can't afford to go through another season being limited at the position. I hope he gets it together (stay healthy) but I don't see him as the answer.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Vilma? Was never impressed with him; an upgrade, yes, but not impressed with what we got in trade... Thought that Fujita and Shanle did more and got less credit, more criticism than they deserved... Never impressed with Vilma JP? Huh? When healthy, Jonathan was an absolute STUD in the middle. No way we even sniff a World Championship in 09 without him. He was a key piece and it was a 100% payoff in the trade. Fujita and Shanle were good pieces but hardly the caliber of JV. He was special. I agree with 76 ... this team needs to continue to look for the next Vilma in the middle. Sorry, I didn't mean to hi jack your original TE thread with the linebacker talk. jnormand, Papa Voodoo and SaintGnome like this.

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