Saints Draft Days Official Thread
 

The NFL draft like you've never seen it is here.

Starting Thursday night, teams will select players in the 2020 draft from remote locations as the league conducts its draft with teams working remotely to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Barring any trades to move up or add more picks to their stash, the New Orleans Saints will make five picks.

The Saints' scheduled picks:

Round 1: Pick 24

Round 3: Pick 24 (88)

Round 4: Pick 24 (130)

Round 5: Pick 24 (169)

Round 6: Pick 24 (203)

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HOW TO WATCH ON TV

Round 1: Thursday, 7 p.m.: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network

Rounds 2-3: Friday, 6 p.m.: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network

Rounds 4-7: Saturday, 11 a.m.: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network

HOW TO STREAM
Watch the draft live on NFL Network via fuboTV.

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RG spreading the draft over three days is too long, IMHO. They should go back to no more than two days.

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Come on, SP!

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Take it off TV. I remember listening to it on the radio while at work.

The NFL is such a $$$$$$Whore they'll probably start showing "Inside The Pregame Training Room" watch as your favorite player gets taped up!!!

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The heir apparent to Brees will be selected in tonight's draft.

I think ...

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We still have the offense to keep pace with high scoring teams. We need to shore up the LB position to help with the teams that have the best TE tandems. Tampa could be one of those teams.

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That N. Texas kid? First round QB looks out of reach at 24. But do we really need a first round QB, however?

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Mason Fine? A lot of scouts think he will go undrafted. He slings it around but he's like 5'10.

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Drew Brees and Russell Wilson say hello. Maybe sign him as an UDFA to back up Taysom and Drew. Former Ohio St QB Garrett does not seem to be able to break through at this level.

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FoxNews Mock

Not crazy about this pick. Plenty of better talent on LSU's roster, like Patrick Queen, Justin Jefferson, or Kristian Fulton.

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lol why?

Let's just take it off TV and radio... we will all just wait for the newspaper to read about it LMAO....

I don't care that its over 3 days, particularly now, what else are you going to pay attention to that's sports related? At least we get 3 days of football talk, then we can all go back to the BS covid stuff.

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That would be a wasted pick IMO...

Not that he won't be a good player, but we need guys that are going to make an impact right now. Chances are if we draft a CB he won't see the field but for 10% of the time. We have two solid CBs and 3 Safeties that will be on the field in nickle situations.

I want a DT or LB in the 1st round.

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Any particular players you like?

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I wonder if Gruden/Mayock were blowing smoke by saying they really like LOVE at QB? Not sure if Gruden is sold on Carr.

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Kamara is going to get traded

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After last season, it's a possibility. Running back's have like, on average, a 3 or 4 year shelf-life. Depends on his health. He was injured or was not 100% most of last season.

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There are a few I like..

DT
1st round (if he is there... he won't be)
Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Height: 6-5. Weight: 315. Arm: 34.5. Hand: 10.13.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2020): Top-20.
4/22/20: Kinlaw was superb for the Gamecocks in 2019, totaling 35 tackles with six sacks and two passes defended. In 2018, he had 4.5 sacks, 38 tackles and five passes batted.

or late--

DaVon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 327. Arm: 32.88. Hand: 9.88.
40 Time: 5.14.
Projected Round (2020): 3-5.
4/22/20: Hamilton was a dangerous interior pass-rusher as a senior in 2019, recording 28 tackle with six sacks. Over the previous three seasons, he had one sack and 38 tackles as a rotational backup.


At LB--

K'Lavon Chaisson*, OLB/DE, LSU
Height: 6-4. Weight: 254. Arm: 32.25. Hand: 9.88.
Projected 40 Time: 4.69.
Projected Round (2020): 1.
4/22/20: Chaisson has a lot of upside to fill out his frame and develop into a dangerous edge rusher. He is fast, long, and athletic on the edge. In 2019, he had 60 tackles with 6.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and two passes broken up while dealing with an ankle injury. Chaisson missed almost all of his 2018 season with a knee injury. In 2017, he had 27 tackles with two sacks and two passes batted. For today's NFL, Chaisson is a valuable commodity because he is a lightning-fast edge rusher and a twitchy athlete. Chaisson is quick off the ball with a fast first-step. He has a burst to run around the corner and a second gear to close on the quarterback. On top of being a pure speed rusher, Chaisson has an impressive arsenal of pass-rushing moves.

or late at SLB--

Anfernee Jennings, OLB/ILB, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 252. Arm: 32.75. Hand: 9.38.
Projected 40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round (2020): 3-5.
4/22/20: Jennings recorded 83 tackles, eight sacks, five passes defended, one interception and a forced fumble in 2019. He is a dangerous blitzer who is a solid run defender in the middle of the field. Jennings has some limitations for the next level, but he could be a solid rotational backup.

Edit: write ups are from Walterfootball.com (it's decent and simple to look at)

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I would be shocked... absolutely shocked, but I would understand the move.

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Trade Kamara + 24 and a 3rd next year to land Isiah Simmons in the top 6

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Sean Payton isn't trading Kamara.

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If they do trade kamara lets say for a second rounder and maybe a third they could draft edwards-helaire with it. He has a similar style. But with that 24th pick i want queen. That kid has upside out the arse.

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I'd like to think we are going to address life after Brees tonight, however I just have a feeling that they'll leave it until Brees says he is going.

I'd be happy with QB, LB or WR being addressed. Anything else and I'd be pretty annoyed.

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All solid picks.

I posted a quick analysis on Anfernee a few days ago. He could be a golden pick in the middle rounds. He's a dawg and hates QB's.

The Kinlaw kid ... looks like the real deal and created a lot of disruption. He's as talented as Nick Fairley was coming out.

Chaisson ... there has been a ton of chatter around my area that Dallas will take him if he's there when the pick. Some claim he has D Ware potential while others think he's too "raw" in the 1st. Guess we'll find out.

Any legit talent coming from "Thee" Ohio State ... Saints have scouted. No secret we tend to like players coming out of Columbus.

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I'll be highly disappointed if the Saints pick a QB tonight. Mostly because I would only give Burress a first round pick of all the guys in conversation. I don't want to see a WR, either. With Thomas and Sanders, plus whoever emerges from camp, and whoever we pick up later, we are in good shape there. LB, OL, CB, DL have to be the areas to improve.

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I would love to get Akers to go along with Murray. I don't think Kamara is worth a big contract and could net us some draft capitol. Not sure what his value is on the market? As far as Ingram, he was a good back but this is exactly why I don't think Payton sees rb.'s as high dollar contract material in his O. If so Ingram would have been worth a good contract.

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That's been the problem though, no one at WR has emerged from camp in years. That's why we keep rolling out Trequan and Ginn, who are quite frankly awful. Imagine having Thomas, Sanders and someone like Jefferson, then being able to put Deonte Harris out there as the 4th receiver / gadget play guy.

All this talk in training camp about Emmanuel Butler and he couldnt even make the active roster on gameday.

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Great point. I was super high on Tre'quan, but nothing has developed yet. And Ginn has faded a bit more every year. I think it's our lack of draft picks that makes me want to focus on other areas. And I feel its easier to find a WR free agent than those other positions.

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If so, look for the Saints to pick Deandre Swift tonight.

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DT for me. It really hurt us down the stretch and they normally can start right out the gate.

WR and OL can take 2-3 years. I would entertain a Kamara trade for sure. Lots of strong value at RB. Not sold on Helaire but he could be a good fit with LM.

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So if the Saints stay at 24, about what time CST would that have them on the clock

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I agree mostly. I want to see a LB first. Not a great draft for OL but Payton has found some gems in middle rounds in the past. I would still like us to pick a WR in the 3rd. Brees is going to need all the help he can get. Everything else BPA.