I think what it comes down to is the fact that the Saints will most likely go defensive in both rounds one and two, unless a great offensive player slides. In this case, with already addressing the corner position with DRC in round one, you have to go with Kentwan Balmer in round two. The saints have a pretty obvious need at DT, with two starters who are mediocre and aging fast. Balmer is easily a first round talent and a steal if the saints were to land him in round two. I think it is becoming increasingly known that the Saints will have to take a DT early, (many predict the saints to move up and take Ellis in round one) so with not having addressed DT in round one, round two or three becomes a must. And like I said, Balmer is a steal here  and and will probably be a starter day one.

I will agree that Mayo is certainly a good player. The issue I have with him is that he is best suited for middle/inside linebacker, which is the position Vilma will fill, as it is Vilma's natural and best position. The question becomes than is if mayo could work as an outside linebacker, which the saints could definitely use.

Balmer and Mayo are probably the two best players left at this point for the Saints, and when it comes down to it, they are both first-round talents. Either one would be a steal for the Saints, so the thing to look at is which need is the most important, and I think it's definitely the DT spot. Grant has been underachieving and Will Smith is growing into a star in the league, but on the interior, the D-line is struggling. Balmer could easily fill that need, and his rare athleticism could make him into a star in a few years. I've been keeping up with mockingthedraft since its first day, and I am very pleased with the DRC pick. I think if both Balmer and Mayo and available, Balmer is the choice, but Mayo is certainly a good bet too. I'd like to see how Vilma and Morgan fit in with the Saints this year before we do anything to address the linebacking spot. If they both turn into starters, which is extremely possible, then drafting Mayo would mean replacing all 3 of the starting linebackers, and that might be too much to do in one offseason.

Well, looks like Balmer isn't an option anymore, the Falcons picked him up earlier today. Mayo is clearly the best player left for the Saints, and if he goes off the board in the next few picks, it'll be tough to decide on the best player.

I see that it's time for your pick on mockingthedraft, and I think it's definitely got to be Jerod Mayo, no questions.He's hands down the best player left and fills one of the biggest needs. Thanks for involving us with your pick.