2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects

ChrisXVI · 02-21-2020, 09:33 AM

I like the big slot WR’s in the class like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Johnson. I know we need a Z-receiver but I don’t want to use a first round pick on some of the undersized guys with poorer route running and questionable hands just because they’re fast.

K Major · 02-21-2020, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I like the big slot WR’s in the class like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Johnson. I know we need a Z-receiver but I don’t want to use a first round pick on some of the undersized guys with poorer route running and questionable hands just because they’re fast.

Fair point XVI.

Do you target a slot guy in FA or the draft?

As for JJ, if for whatever reason he falls and he's the best player available on my draft board @ #24 ... he's my guy.

ChrisXVI · 02-21-2020, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Fair point XVI.

Do you target a slot guy in FA or the draft?

As for JJ, if for whatever reason he falls and he's the best player available on my draft board @ #24 ... he's my guy.

I’m not sure there’s a free agent WR worth signing. I guess Breshad Perriman is intriguing but the Bucs have about $90 mil in cap space so they’ll have no problem keeping him if they want.

I think we’re still going to end up pretty one-dimensional at WR because a rookie would take time to learn and carve out a role. That’s why I’m really high on Jefferson because he has some familiarity with our offense and that could make him productive sooner.

K Major · 02-21-2020, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I’m not sure there’s a free agent WR worth signing. I guess Breshad Perriman is intriguing but the Bucs have about $90 mil in cap space so they’ll have no problem keeping him if they want.

I think we’re still going to end up pretty one-dimensional at WR because a rookie would take time to learn and carve out a role. That’s why I’m really high on Jefferson because he has some familiarity with our offense and that could make him productive sooner.

I'll take a superior route runner (see Mike Thomas/Deondre' Hopkins) over pure speed any day.

Jefferson was one of the first NFL WR prospects I posted here. Not because of the school but because of his production and ability. He's proven that he can play inside and outside but more importantly ... he can create separation & consistently win in man coverage.

Side note - I also like "Viska" Shenault from Colorado. He got good coaching here in High School (De Soto, TX), improved a lot in college and I now see him as a mixture between Taysom/Kamara. I see a "fit" here in NO.

Some early comparisons are to Cooper Kupp.

02-21-2020, 09:33 AM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects I like the big slot WR’s in the class like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Johnson. I know we need a Z-receiver but I don’t want to use a first round pick on some of the undersized guys with poorer route running and questionable hands just because they’re fast.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by K Major Fair point XVI. Do you target a slot guy in FA or the draft? As for JJ, if for whatever reason he falls and he's the best player available on my draft board @ #24 ... he's my guy. I’m not sure there’s a free agent WR worth signing. I guess Breshad Perriman is intriguing but the Bucs have about $90 mil in cap space so they’ll have no problem keeping him if they want. I think we’re still going to end up pretty one-dimensional at WR because a rookie would take time to learn and carve out a role. That’s why I’m really high on Jefferson because he has some familiarity with our offense and that could make him productive sooner.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I’m not sure there’s a free agent WR worth signing. I guess Breshad Perriman is intriguing but the Bucs have about $90 mil in cap space so they’ll have no problem keeping him if they want. I think we’re still going to end up pretty one-dimensional at WR because a rookie would take time to learn and carve out a role. That’s why I’m really high on Jefferson because he has some familiarity with our offense and that could make him productive sooner. I'll take a superior route runner (see Mike Thomas/Deondre' Hopkins) over pure speed any day. Jefferson was one of the first NFL WR prospects I posted here. Not because of the school but because of his production and ability. He's proven that he can play inside and outside but more importantly ... he can create separation & consistently win in man coverage. Side note - I also like "Viska" Shenault from Colorado. He got good coaching here in High School (De Soto, TX), improved a lot in college and I now see him as a mixture between Taysom/Kamara. I see a "fit" here in NO. Some early comparisons are to Cooper Kupp.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I like the big slot WR’s in the class like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Johnson. I know we need a Z-receiver but I don’t want to use a first round pick on some of the undersized guys with poorer route running and questionable hands just because they’re fast. Fair point XVI. Do you target a slot guy in FA or the draft? As for JJ, if for whatever reason he falls and he's the best player available on my draft board @ #24 ... he's my guy.