Saints draft Michigan C/G Cesar Ruiz with first-round pick

04-24-2020, 09:09 AM

Win now. This pick helps Brees stay upright.

We all know Brees's Achilles heel is pressure up the gut. Its practically the only way to stop him.

This pick may also help Brees play an extra year.

ChrisXVI · 04-24-2020, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Win now. This pick helps Brees stay upright.

We all know Brees's Achilles heel is pressure up the gut. Its practically the only way to stop him.

This pick may also help Brees play an extra year.

And also, life for our post-Brees QB will be sweet with an elite O-Line in place.

neugey · 04-24-2020, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Win now. This pick helps Brees stay upright.

We all know Brees's Achilles heel is pressure up the gut. Its practically the only way to stop him.

This pick may also help Brees play an extra year.

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Danno · 04-24-2020, 09:29 AM

He is the best interior offensive lineman in this class, and it's not close. Melvin Kiper

papz · 04-24-2020, 09:36 AM

I have little doubt he's going to be an above average player for us. I can't complain about beefing up the front line but a player maker on defense would have been nice. Giving Davis some help on the second level would have had a bigger impact IMO.

I wonder if we go LB or WR next. Some lucky team is going to feast in this second round. There's a boatload of talent to be had.

jeanpierre · 04-24-2020, 10:04 AM

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The Dude · 04-24-2020, 10:50 AM

Liking the pick more today but I wonder about the shortened offseason. Seems like the offensive line would benefit from OTAs and mini camp more than any other position group. Especially since we will be shuffling players who are all pretty young.

ChrisXVI · 04-24-2020, 10:54 AM

Looks like he’ll fit in perfectly in our locker room...

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K Major · 04-24-2020, 11:38 AM

Hadn't seen it posted here yet but did any see that tweet from Nick Underhill last night? Sean Payton said that they didn't bring in Ruiz @ 24 to be a back up.

"Larry is gonna have to compete".

The Vikings wildcard playoff game and Warford's performance may have sealed his fate in New Orleans. Something didn't sit well with coach and Warford's inability to protect our QB up the middle.

FinSaint · 04-24-2020, 11:49 AM

And I guess Larry is going to primarily compete with McCoy.

04-24-2020, 09:09 AM	#11
Threaded by Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720 Rating: (0 votes - average) Win now. This pick helps Brees stay upright. We all know Brees's Achilles heel is pressure up the gut. Its practically the only way to stop him. This pick may also help Brees play an extra year. leilung, AsylumGuido, Rugby Saint II and 2 others like this.
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04-24-2020, 09:17 AM	#12
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints draft Michigan C/G Cesar Ruiz with first-round pick Originally Posted by Danno Win now. This pick helps Brees stay upright. We all know Brees's Achilles heel is pressure up the gut. Its practically the only way to stop him. This pick may also help Brees play an extra year. And also, life for our post-Brees QB will be sweet with an elite O-Line in place. Danno and Rugby Saint II like this.

04-24-2020, 09:19 AM	#13
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints draft Michigan C/G Cesar Ruiz with first-round pick Originally Posted by Danno Win now. This pick helps Brees stay upright. We all know Brees's Achilles heel is pressure up the gut. Its practically the only way to stop him. This pick may also help Brees play an extra year. (NBC Sports has left the chat)

04-24-2020, 09:29 AM	#14
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints draft Michigan C/G Cesar Ruiz with first-round pick He is the best interior offensive lineman in this class, and it's not close. Melvin Kiper jeanpierre, Beastmode and K Major like this.

04-24-2020, 09:36 AM	#15
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Saints draft Michigan C/G Cesar Ruiz with first-round pick I have little doubt he's going to be an above average player for us. I can't complain about beefing up the front line but a player maker on defense would have been nice. Giving Davis some help on the second level would have had a bigger impact IMO. I wonder if we go LB or WR next. Some lucky team is going to feast in this second round. There's a boatload of talent to be had.

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04-24-2020, 10:54 AM	#18
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04-24-2020, 11:38 AM	#19
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints draft Michigan C/G Cesar Ruiz with first-round pick Hadn't seen it posted here yet but did any see that tweet from Nick Underhill last night? Sean Payton said that they didn't bring in Ruiz @ 24 to be a back up. "Larry is gonna have to compete". The Vikings wildcard playoff game and Warford's performance may have sealed his fate in New Orleans. Something didn't sit well with coach and Warford's inability to protect our QB up the middle. Rugby Saint II, ChrisXVI and MarchingOn like this.

04-24-2020, 11:49 AM	#20
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Saints draft Michigan C/G Cesar Ruiz with first-round pick And I guess Larry is going to primarily compete with McCoy.