Saints draft Marcus Davenport after trading up in first round
 

The New Orleans Saints addressed their biggest need on the first night of the 2018 NFL draft, selecting defensive end Marcus Davenport from Texas-San Antonio.

Unwilling to wait until the 27th pick in the first round, the Saints made a huge leap to secure 14th overall pick, originally held by the Green Bay Packers, to select Davenport, who is widely considered the second best edge rusher in this year's draft.

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Although the Saints have All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan, the team has long desired another player who can consistently pressure the quarterback, and Thursday's trade indicates they think Davenport can be that man.

The Saints made a big move to secure the 14th pick, sending Green Bay the 27th pick in the first round, the 147th overall pick in the fifth round as well as next year's first-round pick.

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Considered the 2nd best edge rusher..I like it!! Cam finally has the help we been begging for.

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This guy will be a BUST.

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We now have 3 de’s that can play on 3rd down and cause havoc.

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I think he is the best edge rusher. I think he's greatly undervalued in the media. I think in a year we'll look back and realize that we made one hell of a move.

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MUST pick done Biggest need fixed? . It better be . 2 #1 for a DE wow!!!
I like the pick but the price ouch. Let's go get a TE and OL.

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Forgive us if we trust the FO and everyone in the draft this year over you. There is a reason we moved up to get him. By mid season you will know.

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Well..I knew that would be what we would have to give up to move up. We have no 2nd this yr so that is all we had to give was next yrs 1st.

The pick will be a 32nd pick anyway :bng:

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Someone must have been hurt in the war room because they needed a M.D. on the double!

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Yeah..not bringing back warm fuzzy feelings.BUT..are we gonna question the folks making the decisions after last yrs draft? I'm not, if they feel the pick is worth it, I'm not gonna disagree.

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Welcome to New Orleans Marcus D :bng:

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At least it wasn't for a QB. Wasn't Lamar still on the board?

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Yep. If we traded up for him I would have barfed.

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Athletically he has the talent that makes you drool. Sucks we don’t have a first rounder next season but we targeted our guy and made it happen. Welcome to the team young man.

Our time is NOW. We needed to improve our pass rush and we did just that. Let’s get it.

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Thanks for that meaningless tweet Jeff.

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+1. Dumb post by Jeff.

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Suh was gonna cost us like a billion dollars and cap trouble. I'd rather give the picks and not suffocate on the cap.

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I never thought we had a chance

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Saints front office don't think about "unknown" players who are over there somewhere without even a name attached. They lock in on players they want. We locked in on Peat, Williams, Latt & Kamara .. now Davenport. Who is to say Marcus won't become the next Julius Peppers or Clowney? I'm just glad we got Cam Jordan (also elite) some help off the edge.

I'll trust the Saints brain trust on this one. Give em hell Davenport.

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WOW... COOLEST NEWS! :bng:
He already knows the WHO DATS!!!!

His parents were from New Orleans and his first football jersey was Reggie Bush.

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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marcus...9-f09cd314cad6

Overview
Davenport packed on 30 pounds from his sophomore to senior season and has the frame to continue getting bigger and stronger. While he's been a stand-up rusher at UTSA, teams may see him as a 4-3 defensive end. Right now Davenport is more of a flash player than a consistent menace, but he showed flashes at the Senior Bowl of being able to take a substantial step forward with more time.

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Why?

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I was so afraid the way the talking heads were sure it was Lamar Jackson. Thank goodness the team has a win now mentality!!! I hate how much we gave up but I love the pick!!! So much raw potential still.

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Seems like a decent pick. But the Saints probably could have made the deal without giving up the first round pick for next year.

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John Sigler
@john_siglerrr
Marcus Davenport ran a faster 40 than every Saints linebacker
9:50 PM · Apr 26, 2018

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Why do you say that? Were you sitting there negotiating?

Come on. If they could have given up less they would have. They aren't a bunch of dumb****s that have never done this before.

They knew what they wanted and they knew that the #1 next year was going to basically be an early 2nd rounder.

:rolleyes:

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They could have offered this years first and the two fifth rounders or this years first, fifth and next years second round. If GB said no, then look for another trade partner.

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I know absolutely nothing about the guy but I was pissed when we drafted Kamara and still feel like an idiot for doubting the great Payton.

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Game one I bet he is 270 easy without losing any speed. Big body at 6'6".

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I bet he could push closer to 280 without losing speed. Can't wait to see what the coaches can do with this kid. Huge potential.

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He will be 275 by training camp and hopefully Defensive Player of the Year along with TE Marc Andrews Offensive Rookie of the Year. ;)