Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round

04-29-2018, 11:39 AM

And I'm tired of hearing people say we "Gave up two draft picks..."

It's so wildly inaccurate I'm shocked guys like Tripplette keep saying it.

We swapped firsts (net net) and gave a (likely) LOW first rounder and 5th rounder in 2019.

In return we selected a 6'6" DE who's improved every single season he's played the position.

Danno · 04-29-2018, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

And I'm tired of hearing people say we "Gave up two draft picks..."

It's so wildly inaccurate I'm shocked guys like Tripplette keep saying it.

We swapped firsts (net net) and gave a (likely) LOW first rounder and 5th rounder in 2019.

In return we selected a 6'6" DE who's improved every single season he's played the position.

True, we "gave up" a first to move up to nab what may be the missing ingredient for a Superbowl team.

I can't think of another position on this team that we needed as badly as a DE opposite Jordan. Maybe another high quality DT to rotate with Davison? Hughes may end up being that guy tho.

Rugby Saint II · 04-29-2018, 01:09 PM

The more I read about this guy the more I like him. He has all the characteristics that you want in a DE and he interviews very well. I like him.

K Major · 04-29-2018, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I'm fine with Ryan Nielsen getting the guy he wants. If you weren't paying attention, ALL of his D lineman from NC State were drafted this year. ALL of them.

That's an extremely impressive stat 76. Coach Nielsen will turn Davenport into a monster.

saintsfan1976 · 04-29-2018, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

And I'm tired of hearing people say we "Gave up two draft picks..."

It's so wildly inaccurate I'm shocked guys like Tripplette keep saying it.

We swapped firsts (net net) and gave a (likely) LOW first rounder and 5th rounder in 2019.

In return we selected a 6'6" DE who's improved every single season he's played the position.

EDIT: I was referring to the statement we "gave up two FIRST ROUND picks..."

saintsfan1976 · 04-29-2018, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

The more I read about this guy the more I like him. He has all the characteristics that you want in a DE and he interviews very well. I like him.

He's cerebral, for sure. Hopefully not too much inside his own head. Talking to a buddy this weekend, Davenport reminded me a bit of Ricky Williams in the way he interviewed.

SmashMouth · 04-29-2018, 05:00 PM

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jeanpierre · 04-30-2018, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/statu...53270170910720

This crew doesn't help things...

nola_swammi · 04-30-2018, 05:42 AM

I am not saying Davenport isn't worthy of being selected 14th overall. I am saying he isn't worthy of being selected 14th +32nd (at the bare minimum winning super bowl) + 147th. I can't understand the jump when you sign Okafor and drafted Hendrickson in the 3rd. THE ONLY PLAUSIBLE reason for making this trade is that Davenport is a future HOF prospect. I see no more than a Renaldo Turnbull possible as less Courtney Brown. If he next Ricky Jackson pass the plate of crow I will eat it with a smile.

AsylumGuido · 04-30-2018, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by nola_swammi

I am not saying Davenport isn't worthy of being selected 14th overall. I am saying he isn't worthy of being selected 14th +32nd (at the bare minimum winning super bowl) + 147th. I can't understand the jump when you sign Okafor and drafted Hendrickson in the 3rd. THE ONLY PLAUSIBLE reason for making this trade is that Davenport is a future HOF prospect. I see no more than a Renaldo Turnbull possible as less Courtney Brown. If he next Ricky Jackson pass the plate of crow I will eat it with a smile.

The jump was because he is being favorably compared to Chubb and can be the elite edge rusher that can compliment Cam Jordan.

04-29-2018, 11:39 AM	#141
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04-29-2018, 12:27 PM	#142
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 And I'm tired of hearing people say we "Gave up two draft picks..." It's so wildly inaccurate I'm shocked guys like Tripplette keep saying it. We swapped firsts (net net) and gave a (likely) LOW first rounder and 5th rounder in 2019. In return we selected a 6'6" DE who's improved every single season he's played the position. True, we "gave up" a first to move up to nab what may be the missing ingredient for a Superbowl team. I can't think of another position on this team that we needed as badly as a DE opposite Jordan. Maybe another high quality DT to rotate with Davison? Hughes may end up being that guy tho. AsylumGuido likes this.

04-29-2018, 01:09 PM	#143
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round The more I read about this guy the more I like him. He has all the characteristics that you want in a DE and he interviews very well. I like him. Crusader, AsylumGuido and K Major like this.

04-29-2018, 01:20 PM	#144
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I'm fine with Ryan Nielsen getting the guy he wants. If you weren't paying attention, ALL of his D lineman from NC State were drafted this year. ALL of them. That's an extremely impressive stat 76. Coach Nielsen will turn Davenport into a monster. Crusader likes this.

04-29-2018, 03:51 PM	#145
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 And I'm tired of hearing people say we "Gave up two draft picks..." It's so wildly inaccurate I'm shocked guys like Tripplette keep saying it. We swapped firsts (net net) and gave a (likely) LOW first rounder and 5th rounder in 2019. In return we selected a 6'6" DE who's improved every single season he's played the position. EDIT: I was referring to the statement we "gave up two FIRST ROUND picks..."

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04-29-2018, 03:53 PM	#146
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II The more I read about this guy the more I like him. He has all the characteristics that you want in a DE and he interviews very well. I like him. He's cerebral, for sure. Hopefully not too much inside his own head. Talking to a buddy this weekend, Davenport reminded me a bit of Ricky Williams in the way he interviewed.

04-29-2018, 05:00 PM	#147
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04-30-2018, 05:42 AM	#149
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round I am not saying Davenport isn't worthy of being selected 14th overall. I am saying he isn't worthy of being selected 14th +32nd (at the bare minimum winning super bowl) + 147th. I can't understand the jump when you sign Okafor and drafted Hendrickson in the 3rd. THE ONLY PLAUSIBLE reason for making this trade is that Davenport is a future HOF prospect. I see no more than a Renaldo Turnbull possible as less Courtney Brown. If he next Ricky Jackson pass the plate of crow I will eat it with a smile.

04-30-2018, 09:00 AM	#150
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round Originally Posted by nola_swammi I am not saying Davenport isn't worthy of being selected 14th overall. I am saying he isn't worthy of being selected 14th +32nd (at the bare minimum winning super bowl) + 147th. I can't understand the jump when you sign Okafor and drafted Hendrickson in the 3rd. THE ONLY PLAUSIBLE reason for making this trade is that Davenport is a future HOF prospect. I see no more than a Renaldo Turnbull possible as less Courtney Brown. If he next Ricky Jackson pass the plate of crow I will eat it with a smile. The jump was because he is being favorably compared to Chubb and can be the elite edge rusher that can compliment Cam Jordan.

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