ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver

jeanpierre · 03-28-2018, 09:11 AM

K Major · 03-28-2018, 09:17 AM

I hope we target defense at pick #27. You can still get a really good TE/WR in mid rounds.

Danno · 03-28-2018, 09:20 AM

He's right ya' know!

We have some near-musts at DT and OL as well.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 03-28-2018, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

He's right ya' know!

We have some near-musts at DT and OL as well.

Danno,

Still confused about O-Line. Can you explain? OK, I think I see. I didn't realize that LeRibeus was a UFA. Hopefully he can be resigned.

I sense that everyone is frustrated with Armstead and his health issues. But realistically O-line really can only run 7-8 deep. There's no replacing Armstead at 27 is there?

SFIAH

lee909 · 03-28-2018, 10:07 AM

Still like to get Jordan Matthews in now pre draft.

BPA in the draft

Danno · 03-28-2018, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Danno,

Still confused about O-Line. Can you explain? OK, I think I see. I didn't realize that LeRibeus was a UFA. Hopefully he can be resigned.

I sense that everyone is frustrated with Armstead and his health issues. But realistically O-line really can only run 7-8 deep. There's no replacing Armstead at 27 is there?

SFIAH

The loss of Kelemete combined with the injury risk with Armstead makes us vulnerable.

I agree our starting 5 is solid, but 6-8 is weak.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 03-28-2018, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

The loss of Kelemete combined with the injury risk with Armstead makes us vulnerable.

I agree our starting 5 is solid, but 6-8 is weak.

I thought that Bushrod's signing was the primary replacement for Kelemete.

Now I agree that anything that keeps Harris off the squad would be welcome. I cringe every time he enters the game.

SFIAH

jeanpierre · 03-28-2018, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

The loss of Kelemete combined with the injury risk with Armstead makes us vulnerable.

I agree our starting 5 is solid, but 6-8 is weak.

Signing Bushrod (who played LT on our SuperBowl run) was meant to address that - plus, Bushrod has some experience at guard now...

Issues I see with Bushrod as reserve - Bushrod will be 34yo when the season starts, he's got his big Mo in the bank, and Armstead has started, not finished 17 games in two seasons, so can a 34yo Olinemen with money in the bank and a ring really be that motivated for this 2018 team?

Rugby Saint II · 03-29-2018, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Danno,

Still confused about O-Line. Can you explain? OK, I think I see. I didn't realize that LeRibeus was a UFA. Hopefully he can be resigned.

I sense that everyone is frustrated with Armstead and his health issues. But realistically O-line really can only run 7-8 deep. There's no replacing Armstead at 27 is there?

SFIAH

Does anyone else remember the number of times we changed the starting line-up last year? If Armstead misses his average time and another player goes down we could lose our running and passing game fast and watch our offense go down hill. No! No! We've been investing heavily in the O-line but we don't really have any depth to speak of. I want to draft O-line early and if it's BPA in the first then I'm down with that.

ScottF · 03-30-2018, 11:51 AM

I think there are still some players out there who could help:

Free Agency Report | NFL.com

We are going with quantity (old and oft-injured quantity at that) over quality at tight end. If SP says it's a concern, I'm not sure why we didn't grab one of the 5-6 available.
To me, his comments also say that Fleener will be designated a June 1 cut, saving us 3 million. Of course that means 5 million dead as well

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver He's right ya' know! We have some near-musts at DT and OL as well. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver Originally Posted by Danno He's right ya' know! We have some near-musts at DT and OL as well. Danno, Still confused about O-Line. Can you explain? OK, I think I see. I didn't realize that LeRibeus was a UFA. Hopefully he can be resigned. I sense that everyone is frustrated with Armstead and his health issues. But realistically O-line really can only run 7-8 deep. There's no replacing Armstead at 27 is there? SFIAH Danno likes this.

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver Still like to get Jordan Matthews in now pre draft. BPA in the draft Danno likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Danno, Still confused about O-Line. Can you explain? OK, I think I see. I didn't realize that LeRibeus was a UFA. Hopefully he can be resigned. I sense that everyone is frustrated with Armstead and his health issues. But realistically O-line really can only run 7-8 deep. There's no replacing Armstead at 27 is there? SFIAH The loss of Kelemete combined with the injury risk with Armstead makes us vulnerable. I agree our starting 5 is solid, but 6-8 is weak. jeanpierre likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver I hope we target defense at pick #27. You can still get a really good TE/WR in mid rounds.

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver Originally Posted by Danno The loss of Kelemete combined with the injury risk with Armstead makes us vulnerable. I agree our starting 5 is solid, but 6-8 is weak. I thought that Bushrod's signing was the primary replacement for Kelemete. Now I agree that anything that keeps Harris off the squad would be welcome. I cringe every time he enters the game. SFIAH jnormand likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver Originally Posted by Danno The loss of Kelemete combined with the injury risk with Armstead makes us vulnerable. I agree our starting 5 is solid, but 6-8 is weak. Signing Bushrod (who played LT on our SuperBowl run) was meant to address that - plus, Bushrod has some experience at guard now... Issues I see with Bushrod as reserve - Bushrod will be 34yo when the season starts, he's got his big Mo in the bank, and Armstead has started, not finished 17 games in two seasons, so can a 34yo Olinemen with money in the bank and a ring really be that motivated for this 2018 team?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Danno, Still confused about O-Line. Can you explain? OK, I think I see. I didn't realize that LeRibeus was a UFA. Hopefully he can be resigned. I sense that everyone is frustrated with Armstead and his health issues. But realistically O-line really can only run 7-8 deep. There's no replacing Armstead at 27 is there? SFIAH Does anyone else remember the number of times we changed the starting line-up last year? If Armstead misses his average time and another player goes down we could lose our running and passing game fast and watch our offense go down hill. No! No! We've been investing heavily in the O-line but we don't really have any depth to speak of. I want to draft O-line early and if it's BPA in the first then I'm down with that.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: ESPN: Sean Payton: Saints still have 'musts' at edge rusher, tight end, receiver I think there are still some players out there who could help: Free Agency Report \| NFL.com We are going with quantity (old and oft-injured quantity at that) over quality at tight end. If SP says it's a concern, I'm not sure why we didn't grab one of the 5-6 available. To me, his comments also say that Fleener will be designated a June 1 cut, saving us 3 million. Of course that means 5 million dead as well

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