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Waaaaayyyyy too offensive heavy.
Also, I’d much rather see Sean Spence as our 2nd round pick. I don’t see us going WR then TE in 3 and 4, one of those HAS to be a DT. QB in the 7th makes sense, just because it’s Payloo.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
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I agree with you about it being offense heavy but I will say this
I watched that TE Ladarius Green from Louisiana-Lafayette play in the New Orleans Bowl and was drooling at the thought of him and Jimmy in a 2 TE set. The guy has good hands and he’s huge. Not as fast as Jimmy or as heavy but good lord the guys a beast from what I saw. Vertical leap is outrageous. If Saints take a chance I can see him being our version of Aaron Hernandez. Just like when teams try and shut Gronk down Hernandez just takes over Green can be that for us. But thats if PayLoo wants to take a chance on him. But I wouldn’t mind if he’s the only offensive player we pick in the draft.
" I’ve never done drugs but I think watching Matty Ice stare blankly towards the field as Drew Brees kneels down while clock hits zero in a playoff game would be like doing cocaine off a strippers @$$#….yeah that good.
Yes my hatred for Atlanta is unhealthy/ possibly illegal" - Malbrough
by born in areacode 318 on Jan 18, 2012 8:26 AM CST reply actions
I'm fine with taking one of them.
But we can’t wait until the 6th round to take a DT. It’s easily our second biggest hole, and it needs to get filled early.
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Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!
Yeah I say that DT needs to be filled in the 2nd round no doubt
any suggestions on what DT would be a good look in the 2nd round?
" I’ve never done drugs but I think watching Matty Ice stare blankly towards the field as Drew Brees kneels down while clock hits zero in a playoff game would be like doing cocaine off a strippers @$$#….yeah that good.
Yes my hatred for Atlanta is unhealthy/ possibly illegal" - Malbrough
by born in areacode 318 on Jan 18, 2012 8:56 AM CST up reply actions
Wrong.
OLB needs to be filled in the 2nd round. If we had a first, then OLB would be first, with DT second. Unfortunately, I haven’t really started looking at prospects this year, mainly because we don’t have a first, but Sean Spence seems to be a good selection in the 2nd
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!
From WalterFootball
Getting off blocks could be an issue for Spence at the next level.
Frankly, that sounds like our entire defense. I know good coaching can help, but wouldn’t it be better to break into the Falcons’ office, steal their draft pick, and use it to take Zach Brown?
What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?
If we’re breaking into the Falcons’ office and stealing things, I’m taking Sean Witherspoon’s contract.
"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league.''
-- Saints coach Sean Payton, handing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Drew Brees after Super Bowl 44.
by VAsaintsfan on Jan 18, 2012 10:00 AM CST up reply actions
Boom.
While we’re at it, the Nolan contract just…disappears.
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
Fair enough.
Like I said, haven’t looked into the draft enough to make an informed decision yet. He’s an OLB that appears to be picked around us in most mocks I’ve read
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!
If you look at his highlight reel, he seems to shed blocks easily enough
by BlackandGold4ever on Jan 18, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
That’s why they call it a “highlight” reel.
I really don’t know much about the kid at all…but when the knock on him sounds like more of the same stuff that got us prematurely buried, it gives me pause.
What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?
Good luck trying to find a second or third round prospect that doesn't have the words
“might have trouble shedding blocks” show up. It’s a favorite buzz phrase for later linebackers.
If you’re curious, currently players ranked between the middle of the second round to late third are Zach Brown, Lavonte David, Keenan Robinson, Brandon Lindsey, Bruce Irvin, Kenny Tate, Nigel Bradham and Sean Spence. Spence actually is currently graded out at late third. Keep in mind that obviously all grades will fluctuate greatly over the next 2 months.
It should be noted that every single one of these linebackers except for Lindsey are smaller linebackers between 215 -230…so every single one of them will come with the “trouble shedding blocks” label due to size.
-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.
Yeah, none of this stuff really matters until the combine comes and goes…we’ll be reading the same stuff until then
by BlackandGold4ever on Jan 18, 2012 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Graded out by whom?
As an example, I’ve seen Zach Brown graded out in the first round.
What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?
Scouts inc, NFL.com draft boards, and one other I can't remember with a weird ass name.
I amalgamated them all. Most had Zach Brown as an early second…put him on the list cause there’s always chances of slippage, yada yada yada.
-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.
For what its worth. Mel (cough) Kiper's take on the top 5 DE
DEFENSIVE ENDS
Quinton Coples 6-6 275
Melvin Ingram 6-2 276
Andre Branch 6-5 265
Whitney Mercilus 6-4 265
Nick Perry 6-3 250
Analysis: Coples has the best frame to hold up as a 4-3 defensive end among the group. That certainly raises his stock, because there’s really a scarcity of those types in this draft class. Ingram, Branch and Mercilus could all convert to 3-4 outside linebacker. Ingram might be on the big side to do it, but it’s possible. Perry is a good pass-rusher and fits a 4-3, though he might not be an every-down guy.
Top 5 DT
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Devon Still 6-5 310
Fletcher Cox 6-4 295
Michael Brockers 6-6 306
Dontari Poe 6-4 345
Jerel Worthy 6-3 305
Analysis: This is a solid class, but one lacking a surefire top-10 pick at this point. Still really raised his game. He, Brockers and Cox profile similarly, as 4-3 defensive tackles or even 3-4 defensive ends depending on what kind of looks a team is working with. Poe is that truly rare 3-4 nose tackle who can play over the center and occupy blockers in that system.
Top 5 OLB
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
Courtney Upshaw 6-2 232
Zach Brown 6-2 225
Lavonte David 6-1 225
Ronnell Lewis 6-2 240
Bruce Irvin 6-3 245
Analysis: Two different types at the top. Upshaw will be utilized as a pass-rusher in a 3-4, while Brown could go either way. It’s going to be really fascinating to see what some NFL team does with David. This is a guy who is going to come in undersized by NFL standards for linebackers, but he just makes a ton of plays. A defensive coordinator with some creativity is going to get a helluva player.
ILB
INSIDE LINEBACKERS
Luke Kuechly 6-3 225
Vontaze Burfict 6-3 245
Dont’a Hightower 6-4 260
Audie Cole 6-5 239
Mychal Kendricks 6-1 240
Analysis: A solid pairing at the top, both Kuechly and Burfict are well-known among evaluators and should crack the first round. Both have a ton of experience and will be able to step in, make calls and help teams immediately. I’m glad to see Hightower is back in this picture after he suffered a knee injury that kept him out of action in 2010.
Safety
SAFETIES
Mark Barron 6-2 210
Antonio Allen 6-2 202
Markelle Martin 6-1 198
Harrison Smith 6-2 214
Aaron Henry 6-1 210
Analysis: Among this group, Barron is the only one I have right now with a relatively safe first-round grade. Antonio Allen is a guy I was a little late on, but going through the tape on him I’ve come away extremely impressed. He’s a riser for me in recent weeks.
I’m not sure if the Saints really think they need help at safety…it surely doesn’t seem like they think so. Of course, maybe with a new DC we won’t…who knows?
by BlackandGold4ever on Jan 18, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
Only one game breaker anyway in Mark Barron. The others are all third round and dropping fast. For some reason Safety hasn’t produced a heck of a lot of deep talent over the last several years.
-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.
Martez Wilson — Jonathan Vilma — Sean Spence
Would that be a workable linebacking corps, do you think? What I mean is: are we one piece away, or two? Or many?
What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?
I think Wilson and Spence are both more suited for the weak side position. We’d need a little bigger guy who still has some speed to cover the TE’s…especially with the boom in the position lately. Guys like Davis, Gronk, Graham etc would just out muscle and eat a 220 LB for breakfast I would think.
Sadly…it’s time we start looking into a Vilma replacement too. He’s getting older and doesn’t have the range he sued to. Think we’re still 2 pieces away from having a good solid LB corps.
-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.
Wilson is 6-4, 250. That’s plenty big enough for strong-side. (That’s why I listed him first, because the tight end usually plays to the right of the offensive formation.)
I agree on Vilma, but if he didn’t have to run from sideline to sideline so much, he’d last longer.
What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?
Two.
Vilma seems done. I hope he proves me wrong, but Vilma’s performance is on a decline. (Buzz word!)
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
I LOVE FLECTH!!!!
Flecther Mackel is crazy!!!! I enjoy his lunacy.
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Don't worry guys.
I’ll do my mock and we’ll know for real how things will go. I actually did get some vital parts right last year: Ingram, Wilson, Romeus. I obviously missed the first round trade. (Speaking of which, how did Bruce Carter do this past year? he was a beast at UNC)
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
Activated mid-season, played in 10 games, had 5 tackles.
What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?
Damn.
Seems like a bad pick. That gave me an idea for a post come time when I’m not working 60 hours a week and traveling for 10.
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
Guess What
I really like what Donte Hightower brings to the table at inside linebacker.Two hundred and sixty pounds.Strong and very intimidating.We need man crushers with good speed.I really hope we get Steve Spagnola(Defensive Coordinator) don’t really think I spelled that right.He stresses speed on defense.Something we definitely lack on defense.Not the only scenario but that was very horrible to let Alex Smith look like Cam Newton when he ran that touchdown in.Also short passes that I’m pretty sure people have seen a million times before….Lets see how many times have we seen the little dump off to the running backs,and there’s nobody for hours there to come up and make the tackle.Now Alex Smith is the new Dan Marino.Sports analyst think they know everything.They have been wrong about almost everything this year.Even in a lost I guess until we win a road game we stil can’t play on grass.We wasn’t even suppose to be able to score more than twenty points according to them.The whole world seems like they hate us.There’s always someting negative to say about the Saints or a way not to give us praise or some type of credit as being a elite team.I’ll say here we dont need them we’ll cut the world off and love our beloved Saints untill the end of time.We stayed around for forty three years and was still faithful.Aren’t we the best.We might have to win three more superbowls to get respect.We know they respect us just remember what Victor Cruz said before they go and beat the SanFrancisco 49ers.I’m s glad we are not playing in the dome but instead in Candlestick.It made me feel better.Like Drew said I love the Who Dats
Also an expected late first, early second round pick. So....yea.
-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.
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