WalterFootball.com 7 rd mock

I like, although I don't know much about Mauti? He ILB or OLB?

this guy takes a decent jab at Will Smith here:

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Sheldon Richardson is a steal if he falls this far, but it's sounding like he'll be available in the early teens. In fact, it's been speculated that the 49ers or Falcons could leap the Saints and obtain him at No. 14.

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If Richardson makes it to New Orleans, it's an easy pick. He'd be a massive upgrade over Will Smith at defensive end. Smith is a poor fit in the Saints' new 3-4 scheme.

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I wouldn't be surprised at all if we got this guy. Just as long as we get somebody on the front seven of the defense or a tackle on offense, I'll be happy.... I think.

So Will Smith isn't a fit but Richardson is? Based on what?

mauti can't stay healthy. pass

Plz no Richardson. But the Saints always do suprise me with their 1st round selections.

I just don't see the Saints standing there at the end of the 3rd round with two Defensive Tackles. I know it is one of the most important parts of a 3-4, I just don't see us spending 2 picks on that position. I think the Saints look at their board and take the best player available at one of these positions: DT, OLB, S, or OT. If we pick up a DT in the first, we'll probably go for best player available from OLB, S, or OT in the 3rd. I just don't see any way that we take two DTs with our first 2 picks. If we had a 2nd round pick, then maybe we get a DT in the 1st and 3rd, filling another need in the 2nd. But, we have too many needs to grab two guys at the same position with limited draft picks.

As much as I love Mathieu, if Williams in there in the 3rd that would be incredibly hard to pass up. He could be a cornerstone in our new system for 10 years. I would just hope TM is available in the 4th somehow

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5. Chris Faulk

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there are an amazing amount of LT prospects that can be had 3rd-5th Rd that could come in and compete with Smith & Brown for starter reps

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u, if Williams in there in the 3rd that would be incredibly hard to pass up. He could be a cornerstone in our new system for 10 years.

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then drop down in the first, get an additional pick, and draft a different player with your first round pick. Or, draft a position of need. I just don't see us drafting a DT who "might" be able to play DE in a 3-4 in the first round and then drafting a "cornerstone at NT" in the 3rd? It doesn't make any sense.

People are going to come unglued when we draft Fluker in the first.

Richardson is listed at 6'4" 295. Speculation is he would play DE in a 3-4.