New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Special teams

jeanpierre · 04-23-2018, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The Saints finished 6th in the NFL in 2017 for kickoff return average yardage with 22.9 yards per return. They were also 7th in the league for total number of returns with 36.

They were among the very best in the league last season.

Just saying ...

Agreed. Plus, if a guy has the skill set to help with punt returnS, then it's lagniappe; but don't waste a draft pick on a return specialists...

Especially with the lack of depth and priority need on the offensive and defensive lines - besides, we may not have kickoffs much longer...

K Major · 04-23-2018, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

If a guy has the skill set to help in the punt return game, then it's lagniappe; but don't waste a draft pick on a return specialists...

In my Lee Corso voice ..."Not so fast my friend!".

Tyler Lockett
Pharoah Cooper
Tryrik Cohen
Ryan Switzer
Andre Roberts

^^^^ All drafted before Round 4 & all are difference makers in the punt return department. I don't think it's wasting a draft pick at all in return for a bona fide return specialists who can change the complexion & outcome of a football game on any given play.

Tommy Lee went undrafted for a reason.

triman · 04-23-2018, 02:53 PM

I see the need for a KR if a player is exceptional as KR that alone can justify a roster spot. If he can also contribute as a RB,WR ,that makes them even more valuable. The saints haven't had a guy like this since the Beerman

jeanpierre · 04-23-2018, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Agreed. Plus, if a guy has the skill set to help with punt returnS, then it's lagniappe; but don't waste a draft pick on a return specialists...

Especially with the lack of depth and priority need on the offensive and defensive lines - besides, we may not have kickoffs much longer...

Originally Posted by K Major

In my Lee Corso voice ..."Not so fast my friend!".

Tyler Lockett
Pharoah Cooper
Tryrik Cohen
Ryan Switzer
Andre Roberts

^^^^ All drafted before Round 4 & all are difference makers in the punt return department. I don't think it's wasting a draft pick at all in return for a bona fide return specialists who can change the complexion & outcome of a football game on any given play.

Tommy Lee went undrafted for a reason.

Now, don't be a jabronie like some haters - read my entire post - this is what I was alluding to...

NFL could eliminate kickoffs if injury rates don't drop | NFL | Sporting News

You're right to point out guys that can PR have some value, but they don't last in the NFL in just that role...

Give me a WR, 6' 3", big reliable catch radius, runs consistent routes, separates/shields off defenders, moves the chains methodically, eating clock with the run game...

And as Guido rightly pointed out, we looked pretty good last year with the PR game...

04-23-2018, 12:06 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Special teams Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The Saints finished 6th in the NFL in 2017 for kickoff return average yardage with 22.9 yards per return. They were also 7th in the league for total number of returns with 36. They were among the very best in the league last season. Just saying ... Agreed. Plus, if a guy has the skill set to help with punt returnS, then it's lagniappe; but don't waste a draft pick on a return specialists... Especially with the lack of depth and priority need on the offensive and defensive lines - besides, we may not have kickoffs much longer...

04-23-2018, 12:17 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Special teams Originally Posted by jeanpierre If a guy has the skill set to help in the punt return game, then it's lagniappe; but don't waste a draft pick on a return specialists... In my Lee Corso voice ..."Not so fast my friend!". Tyler Lockett Pharoah Cooper Tryrik Cohen Ryan Switzer Andre Roberts ^^^^ All drafted before Round 4 & all are difference makers in the punt return department. I don't think it's wasting a draft pick at all in return for a bona fide return specialists who can change the complexion & outcome of a football game on any given play. Tommy Lee went undrafted for a reason.

04-23-2018, 02:53 PM	#3
triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Special teams I see the need for a KR if a player is exceptional as KR that alone can justify a roster spot. If he can also contribute as a RB,WR ,that makes them even more valuable. The saints haven't had a guy like this since the Beerman
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04-23-2018, 05:31 PM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Special teams Originally Posted by jeanpierre Agreed. Plus, if a guy has the skill set to help with punt returnS, then it's lagniappe; but don't waste a draft pick on a return specialists... Especially with the lack of depth and priority need on the offensive and defensive lines - besides, we may not have kickoffs much longer... Originally Posted by K Major In my Lee Corso voice ..."Not so fast my friend!". Tyler Lockett Pharoah Cooper Tryrik Cohen Ryan Switzer Andre Roberts ^^^^ All drafted before Round 4 & all are difference makers in the punt return department. I don't think it's wasting a draft pick at all in return for a bona fide return specialists who can change the complexion & outcome of a football game on any given play. Tommy Lee went undrafted for a reason. Now, don't be a jabronie like some haters - read my entire post - this is what I was alluding to... NFL could eliminate kickoffs if injury rates don't drop \| NFL \| Sporting News You're right to point out guys that can PR have some value, but they don't last in the NFL in just that role... Give me a WR, 6' 3", big reliable catch radius, runs consistent routes, separates/shields off defenders, moves the chains methodically, eating clock with the run game... And as Guido rightly pointed out, we looked pretty good last year with the PR game...
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