A Heretical Draft Thought

Blood in the streets. Giant headlines in the Times-Pic. No way will PayLoo take a QB with their first pick. We need some defense so we can win now, unlike some other teams.

rotoworld.com:

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock calls Jacksonville a “darkhorse” to draft USC QB Mark Sanchez with the No. 8 overall pick.
It’s a logical fit because Sanchez probably needs to sit for a few years after starting only 16 college games. He could do that behind David Garrard and Cleo Lemon, learning Dirk Koetter’s offense while carrying a clipboard.
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Is he even shaving yet?

As a first round draft choice, he and his agent will probably demand a large price, especially with all the hype already surrounding him. We can’t afford to spend that kind of money on a position where we have the least need. Plus, I’m very leery of USC offensive players as I think they play in a weaker conference and tend to get over hyped by the MSM for NFL play. The “take the best player available” people can just shove it if Sanchez is still available when the Saints pick. I can see taking the best defensive player available, if it comes to that. At this point in the offseason, I can’t see Payton choosing an offensive player with their first pick. Even though we all know Payton would like to add a new, young offensive weapon with the first pick, everyone would call him crazy and heavily criticize him if he did.

First of all let me say that I’m in favor of actually keeping Harrignton. Throughout his career he’s suffered behind pourus lines, new coaching schemes, bad receivers and plenty of poor attitudes. If we’re gonna cut a QB it has to be Brunnell – (JH will be cheaper anyway).

Now although it may be wise to start looking for the guy to groom for Drew’s spot, the first round in 2009 ’aint where it needs to happen.

Greg Williams will make his mark in this draft.

I am not advocating we take Sanchez. The thought simply occurred to me today that if he drops to our spot, and if he’s perceived as the best player on the board, we might have to get used to having a new quarterback.

I think Marcus’ idea is best, though I’m not sure who would be willing to trade up to get him. The Bucs, maybe—but then, maybe only if they thought someone in front of them was going to take him first. I’d love to get the Bucs’ first-rounder in exchange for a rookie who won’t do them any good the first season…or maybe ever.

Maybe good for trade value, but most of the teams below us in the first round made the playoffs and are not Qb-needy

This is a slow news day. would the Saints cut Deuce already?

Heresy I know but I am resigned to it.

The Saints make a move for Laron Landry. Williams always liked him. It won’t happen but it’d be nice.

National Football Post via yahoo, Feb 16:

14. New Orleans Saints: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
Possibly the steal of the draft up to this point, as the Saints land the country’s top corner in Jenkins, who can come in and help shore up their secondary right away. Jenkins is one of the draft’s few elite prospects, but with few teams in the top 10 in need of a corner, he could fall a bit farther than many expect.