It's the bye week. Not a bad time to see what the mockers are saying-

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3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson
7. Atlanta Falcons: Louis Nix, DT, Notre Dame
11. Carolina Panthers: Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
29. New Orleans Saints: Scott Crichton, DE/OLB, Oregon State
The Saints had several holes to fill in the 2013 NFL Draft, so they weren't able to obtain a pass-rusher until the sixth round with Rufus Johnson. They'll probably need to do so earlier next April.

61. New Orleans Saints: Corey Robinson, OT, South Carolina
The Saints have needed tackle help for a while now. I know they don't value the position to take one in the first round, but perhaps they'll opt for an upgrade in the second round.

93. New Orleans Saints: Tre Boston, S, North Carolina
Here's a safety to play next to Kenny Vaccaro in the future. Malcolm Jenkins, who has disappointed, will be a free agent in March.

1st Rd could be. They didn't draft Armstead high for nothing. It'll be interesting to see how the jenkins situation/negotiations play out

DraftTek
30- Jackson Jeffcoat Texas OLB34
Rob Ryan and the Saints' defense have begun to make fans forget about how bad they were last season.However, it doesn't mean they won't change their Big Board all that much. Defense will still be the main focus, but it's been nice not having to hope the offense will light up the scoreboard with 35 points or more just to stay in the game. Jeffcoat would be a significant addition to the emerging youth movement for the New Orleans' D. While Jeffcoat won't have that startling first-step speed as a pass rusher, his length, size and athletic abiltiy will make opposing OCs notice.

I was talking this guy to the Saints last winter before he decided to stay in school.

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25- ADRIAN HUBBARD, OLB, ALABAMA
The Saints defense has made the transition to a 3-4 but they don’t have a true impact pass rusher at outside linebacker. Granted there are plenty of options on the roster but they primarily consist of veterans who are past their prime, journeymen and unproven youngsters. Perhaps someone will emerge this season but as of right now the position is a question mark. Alabama OLB Adrian Hubbard is a rangy pass rusher with a large frame Adrian Hubbard | Alabama Crimson Tide and long arms who led the Crimson Tide in both sacks and tackles for a loss as a redshirt sophomore. Hubbard plays in a similar odd front in college and would be a perfect fit for the Saints new defensive scheme. Keep an eye on Oregon RB / WR / RS De’Anthony Thomas too because New Orleans was legitimately interested in Tavon Austin and an offensive guru such as Sean Payton would have an absolute field day coming up with ways to utilize a weapon like that.

Sorry, I'm gun shy over bama boys

CBS Sports Rang & Brugler
RaShede Hageman, DT Minnesota
Kyle Van Noy, OLB Brigham Young

no DT with our guys now

nfl draft geek
#29) New Orleans Saints - Ifo Ekpre Olomu (CB Oregon)
Ifo Ekpre Olomu 2014 NFL Draft
The Saints defense has drastically improved in 2013 with the switch to the 3-4 under Rob Ryan. They still have a lot of areas where they could use an upgrade in talent, with pass rusher and cornerback being the two main ones. They'll have a tough call to make in the draft, whether they want a outside linebacker like Trent Murphy or Jackson Jeffcoat, or one of the many talented cornerbacks in this class. I'm going with value here and saying cornerback. Many feel that Ekpre-Olomu is the best cornerback in this years class. Olomu is a very physical corner who plays press coverage and drives on the ball very well, but also has the speed and athleticism to run deep with any receiver.

The last one prolly has me thinking... Greer will be 32 next year. His contract will cost $2-3mil to cut but save $8.2mil over the next two seasons. We have seen the D improvement with some key pieces missing. Add a 1st Rd CB (like what we had hoped PRob would be) along with 27yo Lewis & the D could step up yet another level. Besides, names like that are a blast for Bobby & Hokie.