Originally Posted by spkb25 (Post 887016)

No where close to the speed Graham had. No way he is anything near Jimmy in his prime. But that doesn't mean he can't be a traditional Shockey type. He's huge, big in red zone. Probably blocks well too

Originally Posted by brees84 (Post 887049)

So "UDFA training camp beasts" at WR position all over again. lol

Deepest draft at WR position maybe ever and you draft zero WRs...

Liked first two picks. This guy in 3rd round better be much more than blocking TE...

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 887047)

He is quicker than Jimmy in shuttle and 3-cone and Jimmy is only 2 tenths of a second faster in the 40...

are you referencing the mystical visual speed? looks faster..

https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=30297

Jimmy Graham | TE | Miami (FL) - NFL Combine Results

Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 887054)

Yeah Payton completely ignoring WR year after year is getting annoying, these UDFA's dont see the active roster come gameday.

I do like the LB pick and the TE you mentioned, he caught 178 passes for over 2000 yards so seems more than a blocking TE.

Originally Posted by shawnkytonk (Post 887040)

Not that Dayton is a powerhouse, but it says something that this kid is #1 in rec and yds at Dayton all time. He's far from just a blocker.

Originally Posted by FinSaint (Post 887044)

Wow. Fell asleep while waiting for the draft to begin. :)

I like the picks they made, and I'm not too upset that they gave up all of their picks this year to take the TE nor that they gave up next year's third round pick for the LB, since they are getting the comp pick.

If all three of these guys were really in their top 40, then that's great in my view - I'd rather have quality over quantity at this point when the Saints are chasing the Lombardi and not rebuilding.

Going into the draft, I heard from variety of sources that the Saints were going into the draft with the least amount of needs or holes to fill in their depth chart, so in light of that it makes sense they tried to limit the number of draftees and go for the guys with the best odds to succeed and contribute immediately.

And lets be honest, Hill is very average as a TE, so potentially getting a baller, who can help the run and screen game with his blocking prowness will be awesome.

And Anzalone played the entire 2018 season (16+2), so he has the ability to stay on the field contrary to what many are saying on these boards.

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 886985)

When you think about the fact that most of the day three picks might not make the roster anyway... Yeah a future 1st rounder is way more valuable.

That being said, I know nothing about Trautman and this is a head scratcher.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887063)

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 887064)

Originally Posted by spkb25 (Post 887061)

Per Larry Holder

It took 84 points for that pick and we gave up 76

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 887068)

Looks like we stole him. We screwed the Vikings for once.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887070)

Originally Posted by spkb25 (Post 887061)

Per Larry Holder



It took 84 points for that pick and we gave up 76

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 887076)

As a side note, 65%, on average, of draft picks do not make the final roster and that includes picks made in the first two days. It's probably closer to 85% of players drafted in the final four rounds that fail to make a roster. Odds are we gave up nothing of value to get a potential starter. Not bad at all.

Of course, for those into the draft as an event, I can see the disappointment. It's entertaining to see who we pick late even if there little to no chance of them making the squad.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887063)

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887079)

Which is exactly why you want as many draft picks as possible...;)

Originally Posted by papz (Post 887082)

Not Saints related but Baltimore is absolutely killing this draft.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887079)

Which is exactly why you want as many draft picks as possible...;)

Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 887080)

Your 100% correct when you say you see Baun as a 3-4 jack, that is exactly how I see him, I really hope this isn't a square peg in a round hole pick.

Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 887080)

Your 100% correct when you say you see Baun as a 3-4 jack, that is exactly how I see him, I really hope this isn't a square peg in a round hole pick.

Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83 (Post 887088)

Im sure with them moving up to get Baun they have a vision for him in that defense. I think they've learned from years prior. Trautman like some one said last night is reminiscing of a old school 50/50 tight end. Im not thrilled about him but im not pissed either.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887090)

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 887084)

In Ireland I trust. He'd be the one that had our three targets all ranked in the top 40. I can understand your disappointment given your love for the draft. As I mentioned in the other thread, maybe we can pick up a couple of picks for Warford just for the entertainment value alone, even if they have virtually no chance of ever making a final cut.

We actually seem to do much better with UDFA's than with late round picks, anyway.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887063)

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 887076)

As a side note, 65%, on average, of draft picks do not make the final roster and that includes picks made in the first two days. It's probably closer to 85% of players drafted in the final four rounds that fail to make a roster. Odds are we gave up nothing of value to get a potential starter. Not bad at all.

Of course, for those into the draft as an event, I can see the disappointment. It's entertaining to see who we pick late even if there little to no chance of them making the squad.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887094)

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887094)

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 887095)

You had to go back 14 years to find that much success. That is the exception to the rule. That one time when something stuck to the wall when thrown.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887098)

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 887098)

Originally Posted by st thomas (Post 887101)

Easy on the navy JP I just watched midway last week[emoji40]


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