re: 2013 NFL Draft -- Saints Mock Draft Compliation

even if Bushrod or another UFA is signed?

Marcel Jones early pic for RT.
Charles Brown also can play there.
Will Robinson back-up played in six games and look OK.
I like our RT depth but we have zero at LT.

I think you do whatever it takes to keep Brees upright. That's what it boils down to. I don't care if you bring in BUDDY Ryan-if 9 goes down we're done.

I think our right tackle will be among the 5 already on the roster. Not expecting any change there.

For LT this is all speculation based on the scenario of no one signed there. THEN it is a huge hole to address. Bushhog or someone else signed then I can't imagine a OT 1st Rder. So let's see how free agency plays out.

I do throw into the LT situation that although Charles Brown hasn't impressed anyone when he has had reps at LT. He still has had more playing time than Bushrod did before being inserted as starter. THAT would actually be the ideal answer if he could be ready to be the next man up. They might even risk him for a year (last year of rookie contract) cuz he's only $800K. Bushmaster will likely command $6-8mil. With the defensive woes a 1st Rd O lineman is somewhat luxurious.

Prisco

1. Kansas City Chiefs: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia -- They have to get one somewhere. Why not here?

2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU -- He has the speed they need off the edge.

3. Oakland Raiders: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State -- They have to amp up the pass rush.

4. Philadelphia Eagles: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M -- They will get Jason Peters back, but this kid is too good to pass up.

5. Detroit Lions: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M -- The Aggies go back-to-back here. He would fill a major need to help liven up the pass rush.

6. Cleveland Browns: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia -- There are medical issues, but the kid has explosive speed off the edge.

7. Arizona Cardinals: Chance Warmack, G, Alabama -- They need to run the ball better. And with Levi Brown coming back to play left tackle, they could opt for, possibly, the best player in the draft.

8. Buffalo Bills: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee -- This is a big-play league, and they lack anything other than Stevie Johnson on the outside.

9. New York Jets: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah -- Mike DeVito is a free agent, and Sione Pouha is getting up in the years.

10. Tennessee Titans: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama -- You can never have enough corners in a division with Andrew Luck.

11. San Diego Chargers: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan -- He is moving up on a lot of boards and would fill a major need.

12. Miami Dolphins: Keenan Allen, WR, California -- They have to get weapons for Ryan Tannehill.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State -- He might be the most gifted of all corners in this draft.

14. Carolina Panthers: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida -- I love this kid, and they need a big body inside.

15. New Orleans Saints: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU -- He is raw but talented. They need a lot of defensive help.

----outta whack having Dion Jordan at #30, prolly the lowest I've seen him anywhere

Jordan at #30 makes his entire mock ridiculous.

Latest Drafttek consensus mock:

Round 1: Xavier Rhodes, CB FSU
Round 3: Aaron Dobson, WR Marshall
Round 4: Joseph Fauria, TE UCLA
Round 5: EJ Manuel, QB FSU
Round 6: Marquise Goodwin, WR Texas
Round 7: Stansly Maponga, LB TCU

Looks slightly... off.

anybody like Shariff Floyd at all?

He seems like a guy who is starting to get a lot of attention. He didn't really get a lot of sacks last year but he was usually in the backfield creating problems for the other team.

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anybody like Shariff Floyd at all?

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He could be studly but not seeing him projected as a 3-4NT. Possible second DT taken potential tho

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Latest Drafttek consensus mock: Round 1: Xavier Rhodes, CB FSU Round 3: Aaron Dobson, WR Marshall Round 4: Joseph Fauria, TE UCLA Round 5: EJ Manuel, QB FSU Round 6: Marquise Goodwin, WR Texas Round 7: Stansly Maponga, LB TCU

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Not THAT far off in possibility IMO. I could see a CB as the BPA but others more than Rhodes.
Dobson I never heard of
Fauria a good fit. I mocked Lutz from Auburn in the 5th Rd
Manuel 5th Rd or later I think would be an excellent developmental prospect. He has skills to be legit. He could be 1/4 the price of Daniel as a backup with more upside
I considered Goodwin to the Saints. If 6th RD sure. I think he goes higher. I plugged a small school WR in the 6th Rd
Maponga is a solid 7th player. Tell us about him urintroubl

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He could be studly but not seeing him projected as a 3-4NT. Possible second DT taken potential tho

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I think he would be a perfect fit to play the five technique in our new 3-4. I guess with Will Smith's future still up in the air anything is possible. If Smith doesn't come back then I guess Hicks would be the guy but having another solid young option on the line would be nice in my opinion. But it looks like he only will continue to move up the boards....