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Who are you looking at for the Saints in the later rounds?

We are all pretty sure we know who we want to see the Saint's pick for the first and second rounds, but who do you want to see them take in the later rounds. A few gems are always to be found at the bottom of the pile. Marques Colston. Need I say more! Talk this one up...

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I think that with what happened last year with Deuce getting injured and Bush not being a run between the tackles type, the Saints need to invest in a big, power h-back type who can carry the rock on third and one. I am not calling Bush a bust by any means, but even if he does have a great comeback season (which i actually think is a good possibility), the Saints still need someone bigger and stronger. Stecker is similar to Bush and I don't know what Deuce's future with the saints will hold. A couple of names to think about: From Tulane, Matt Forte and another C-USA back in UCF's Kevin Smith. There is a decent shot one will be available in round three for the Saints as both are similar in that they do not project into being full time starters in the NFL, nor do they have the great speed scouts crave, which well make them slide a bit. Even if these two aren't available, look for the Saints to take a RB similar to them who can fill a major need in short-yardage situations.

by nola12 on Apr 14, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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