Which defensive ends could Saints target after 1st round? Mel Kiper Jr. explains

03-30-2018, 11:29 AM

Plus for some reason completion percentage matters for Lamar Jackson but not Josh Allen.

jeanpierre · 03-30-2018, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I would consider a TE in our offense same as a WR. Agree on NT and expect us to nab BJ Hill in round 3. We also need depth on the D and O Line

A Big, Tall TE and a Big Tall WR, yes versus speedy quick slot back or super fast flanker...

Really liked taking BJ Hill early on, after the Senior Weekend, but starting to think we'd do better singing Hankins instead...

jeanpierre · 03-30-2018, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

I don't see DE as a need unless it's an elite DE. Which I really don't see in the draft. Especially at #27. The good news is, on paper, the Saints are solid across the board except at WR and NT. Thomas needs a legit player opposite him and the defense needs a true space eating, block engaging, run stuffing NT.

Taven Bryan. He could play DE5, DT3, DT4, and play NT on passing downs...

K Major · 03-30-2018, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by billyt81

Arden Key would give the Saints the best DE duo in the league. There is no doubt Key can rush the passer and I think he could drop because he was dinged up last year.

He was missing in action for the Tigers for almost 3 months due to "personal issues" (details are still sketchy on that), gained weight in the process & didn't seem to be in game shape upon returning. I'd love to know what he told executives on his personal visit/Saints one on one interview.

Freakish ability but I wouldn't touch Arden in the first round. No way.

K Major · 03-30-2018, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Taven Bryan. He could play DE5, DT3, DT4, and play NT on passing downs...

I'd take Bryan all day and twice on Sundays. Disruptive & can get in the backfield quickly. Day 1 starter.

Guess who some scouts compare him to? Cameron Jordan.

jeanpierre · 03-30-2018, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

I'd take Bryan all day and twice on Sundays. Disruptive & can get in the backfield quickly. Day 1 starter.

Guess who some scouts compare him to? Cameron Jordan.

Yeah, saw Z's comments on NFL.com - but, you know, Cam is more upright, boxes, hand fights like a fierce kangaroo...

Bryan, he's in your backpocket from the time the Center pulls the ball off the ground till he releases the snap...

ChrisXVI · 03-30-2018, 12:01 PM

Bryan is disruptive as hell. The way he flies into the backfield really is something else. There are a lot of times though where he runs himself right out of the play and the RB just breezes right by him through his gap.

Barry from MS · 03-30-2018, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

What Kiper failed to realize...

Most sentences can start with this.

halloween 65 · 03-30-2018, 01:26 PM

After the 1st Rasheen Green would fit nicely. Got to get a NT with that 1st.

vpheughan · 03-30-2018, 05:42 PM

REMIND US ALL AGAIN. DETROIT WENT TO HOW MANY CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES AFTER 1967

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Which defensive ends could Saints target after 1st round? Mel Kiper Jr. explains Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I would consider a TE in our offense same as a WR. Agree on NT and expect us to nab BJ Hill in round 3. We also need depth on the D and O Line A Big, Tall TE and a Big Tall WR, yes versus speedy quick slot back or super fast flanker... Really liked taking BJ Hill early on, after the Senior Weekend, but starting to think we'd do better singing Hankins instead...

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Which defensive ends could Saints target after 1st round? Mel Kiper Jr. explains Originally Posted by Cruize I don't see DE as a need unless it's an elite DE. Which I really don't see in the draft. Especially at #27. The good news is, on paper, the Saints are solid across the board except at WR and NT. Thomas needs a legit player opposite him and the defense needs a true space eating, block engaging, run stuffing NT. Taven Bryan. He could play DE5, DT3, DT4, and play NT on passing downs... K Major 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: Which defensive ends could Saints target after 1st round? Mel Kiper Jr. explains Originally Posted by billyt81 Arden Key would give the Saints the best DE duo in the league. There is no doubt Key can rush the passer and I think he could drop because he was dinged up last year. He was missing in action for the Tigers for almost 3 months due to "personal issues" (details are still sketchy on that), gained weight in the process & didn't seem to be in game shape upon returning. I'd love to know what he told executives on his personal visit/Saints one on one interview. Freakish ability but I wouldn't touch Arden in the first round. No way. saintsfan1976 and jeanpierre like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Which defensive ends could Saints target after 1st round? Mel Kiper Jr. explains Originally Posted by jeanpierre Taven Bryan. He could play DE5, DT3, DT4, and play NT on passing downs... I'd take Bryan all day and twice on Sundays. Disruptive & can get in the backfield quickly. Day 1 starter. Guess who some scouts compare him to? Cameron Jordan. saintsfan1976 and jeanpierre like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Which defensive ends could Saints target after 1st round? Mel Kiper Jr. explains Originally Posted by K Major I'd take Bryan all day and twice on Sundays. Disruptive & can get in the backfield quickly. Day 1 starter. Guess who some scouts compare him to? Cameron Jordan. Yeah, saw Z's comments on NFL.com - but, you know, Cam is more upright, boxes, hand fights like a fierce kangaroo... Bryan, he's in your backpocket from the time the Center pulls the ball off the ground till he releases the snap... saintsfan1976 likes this.

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