'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems

04-04-2018, 05:57 PM

QBREES9 · 04-04-2018, 06:49 PM

Please do better then last year......or just as well.

Rugby Saint II · 04-05-2018, 03:08 PM

We have half the picks that we used in the first three rounds last year and we pick later in the round as well. There will be less talent on the board but talent is still available if you do your homework. Kamara is a prime example.

AsylumGuido · 04-05-2018, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We have half the picks that we used in the first three rounds last year and we pick later in the round as well. There will be less talent on the board but talent is still available if you do your homework. Kamara is a prime example.

We also do not have as many holes to fill ... thanks to the last two drafts and the free agent acquisitions.

jeanpierre · 04-05-2018, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

We also do not have as many holes to fill ... thanks to the last two drafts and the free agent acquisitions.

Exactly. Because of those few holes to fill, the chances are greater this year that we may do something really unusual...

We could actually move back to select a need at a more apropros spot in the draft and build depth for a title run...

ChrisXVI · 04-05-2018, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Exactly. Because of those few holes to fill, the chances are greater this year that we may do something really unusual...

We could actually move back to select a need at a more apropros spot in the draft and build depth for a title run...

Considering there are only about 20 first round prospects this year, there’s no better time to trade out of the first. Cleveland has 3 second round picks (#33, 35 and 64)... I’d hope like hell they’re eyeing a LT or something to trade back into the first round for.

CLE receives pick #27
NO receives picks #33 and 64

Crusader · 04-06-2018, 04:39 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Considering there are only about 20 first round prospects this year, there’s no better time to trade out of the first. Cleveland has 3 second round picks (#33, 35 and 64)... I’d hope like hell they’re eyeing a LT or something to trade back into the first round for.

CLE receives pick #27
NO receives picks #33 and 64

Something like that could be ideal.

jeanpierre · 04-06-2018, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Considering there are only about 20 first round prospects this year, there’s no better time to trade out of the first. Cleveland has 3 second round picks (#33, 35 and 64)... I’d hope like hell they’re eyeing a LT or something to trade back into the first round for.

CLE receives pick #27
NO receives picks #33 and 64

I'd send them a LT with a good for us exit re-worked contract and the 27, for the rights to Joe Thomas and all three of those second rounders...

SaintFanInATLHELL · 04-06-2018, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Please do better then last year......or just as well.

That is a pipe dream. That would be like hitting the lottery twice in consecutive weeks.

Let's just be happy that we hit the lottery once last year. If we can get one productive starter out of this draft, it'll likely be a win.

SFIAH

K Major · 04-06-2018, 11:31 AM

Marshon Lattimore single- handily upgraded our entire defense. Just think if we land another big fish on D @ 27. Saints were already a good team last season ... if we can stay healthy ... look out.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: 'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We have half the picks that we used in the first three rounds last year and we pick later in the round as well. There will be less talent on the board but talent is still available if you do your homework. Kamara is a prime example. We also do not have as many holes to fill ... thanks to the last two drafts and the free agent acquisitions. Crusader likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems Originally Posted by AsylumGuido We also do not have as many holes to fill ... thanks to the last two drafts and the free agent acquisitions. Exactly. Because of those few holes to fill, the chances are greater this year that we may do something really unusual... We could actually move back to select a need at a more apropros spot in the draft and build depth for a title run...

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems Originally Posted by jeanpierre Exactly. Because of those few holes to fill, the chances are greater this year that we may do something really unusual... We could actually move back to select a need at a more apropros spot in the draft and build depth for a title run... Considering there are only about 20 first round prospects this year, there’s no better time to trade out of the first. Cleveland has 3 second round picks (#33, 35 and 64)... I’d hope like hell they’re eyeing a LT or something to trade back into the first round for. CLE receives pick #27 NO receives picks #33 and 64 MarchingOn likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: 'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Considering there are only about 20 first round prospects this year, there’s no better time to trade out of the first. Cleveland has 3 second round picks (#33, 35 and 64)... I’d hope like hell they’re eyeing a LT or something to trade back into the first round for. CLE receives pick #27 NO receives picks #33 and 64 Something like that could be ideal.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: 'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems We have half the picks that we used in the first three rounds last year and we pick later in the round as well. There will be less talent on the board but talent is still available if you do your homework. Kamara is a prime example.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Considering there are only about 20 first round prospects this year, there’s no better time to trade out of the first. Cleveland has 3 second round picks (#33, 35 and 64)... I’d hope like hell they’re eyeing a LT or something to trade back into the first round for. CLE receives pick #27 NO receives picks #33 and 64 I'd send them a LT with a good for us exit re-worked contract and the 27, for the rights to Joe Thomas and all three of those second rounders...

04-06-2018, 10:11 AM	#9
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: 'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems Originally Posted by QBREES9 Please do better then last year......or just as well. That is a pipe dream. That would be like hitting the lottery twice in consecutive weeks. Let's just be happy that we hit the lottery once last year. If we can get one productive starter out of this draft, it'll likely be a win. SFIAH jnormand and Rsanders24 like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 'Different opportunity' for Saints in 2018 NFL Draft, but Mickey Loomis still hoping for gems Marshon Lattimore single- handily upgraded our entire defense. Just think if we land another big fish on D @ 27. Saints were already a good team last season ... if we can stay healthy ... look out.

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