Saints trade up in 3rd Round, Draft LB Zach Baun Wisconsin

04-25-2020, 01:41 AM

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Rugby Saint II · 04-25-2020, 02:01 PM

It's not a sexy pick like O-line but I like this pick anyway!

SmashMouth · 04-26-2020, 03:50 AM

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iceshack149 · 04-26-2020, 07:05 PM

The more I think about this pick the more excited I become. IF Anzalone stays healthy this LB unit could be phenomenal.

I'm all in on the kool-aid!

SmashMouth · 04-27-2020, 01:02 PM

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Rugby Saint II · 04-28-2020, 11:29 AM

The more I read and watch videos the more I like Baun. He dropped from a possible first rounder because of a diluted sample and we got another good one. Kind of like when Chauncey Gardner dropped to us last year because he didn't interview well.

If we can start the season relatively healthy then we'll be able to evaluate our LB'ers and find out how to best utilize him in our scheme. Hopefully, we've got everyone in camp so we can see what we've got at LB'er. I'm a little nervous without Nolan's insight but everyone else knows the system and hopefully he can work into the rotation quickly.

K Major · 04-28-2020, 11:40 AM

Cool video Smash …

He already knew the area code when the phone rang … "Oh New Orleans. New Orleans !"

SmashMouth · 04-28-2020, 02:01 PM

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The Dude · 04-30-2020, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

It's not a sexy pick like O-line but I like this pick anyway!

Since when did Oline become a sexy pick lol.

K Major · 06-03-2020, 10:58 AM

Was reading an article from PFF on Saints new draft selection Baun.

His initial step off the line. At the combine, his 1.54 10 second split was the tops among any edge defender that tested in Indy. Quite a few scouts had him projected to be gone no later than Day 2.

Can also drop into coverage (good grades there) and making plays in space. Nice hands, twitchy, solid speed and is cerebral (he was a QB in high school). I know some Saints fans would have preferred Queen or the kid from OU but I think Zach may have been another gift (see Chauncey G Johnson) in the middle rounds. Speed, athletic and explosive off the edge.

It will be interesting to see how his skill translates to the NFL.

IMO steal of the Saints 2020 draft.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,089 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints trade up in 3rd Round, Draft LB Zach Baun Wisconsin The more I think about this pick the more excited I become. IF Anzalone stays healthy this LB unit could be phenomenal. I'm all in on the kool-aid! frydaddy likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Re: Saints trade up in 3rd Round, Draft LB Zach Baun Wisconsin The more I read and watch videos the more I like Baun. He dropped from a possible first rounder because of a diluted sample and we got another good one. Kind of like when Chauncey Gardner dropped to us last year because he didn't interview well. If we can start the season relatively healthy then we'll be able to evaluate our LB'ers and find out how to best utilize him in our scheme. Hopefully, we've got everyone in camp so we can see what we've got at LB'er. I'm a little nervous without Nolan's insight but everyone else knows the system and hopefully he can work into the rotation quickly. SmashMouth likes this.
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04-28-2020, 11:40 AM	#17
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints trade up in 3rd Round, Draft LB Zach Baun Wisconsin Cool video Smash … He already knew the area code when the phone rang … "Oh New Orleans. New Orleans !" SmashMouth likes this.

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06-03-2020, 10:58 AM	#20
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints trade up in 3rd Round, Draft LB Zach Baun Wisconsin Was reading an article from PFF on Saints new draft selection Baun. His initial step off the line. At the combine, his 1.54 10 second split was the tops among any edge defender that tested in Indy. Quite a few scouts had him projected to be gone no later than Day 2. Can also drop into coverage (good grades there) and making plays in space. Nice hands, twitchy, solid speed and is cerebral (he was a QB in high school). I know some Saints fans would have preferred Queen or the kid from OU but I think Zach may have been another gift (see Chauncey G Johnson) in the middle rounds. Speed, athletic and explosive off the edge. It will be interesting to see how his skill translates to the NFL. IMO steal of the Saints 2020 draft.
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