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2016 Draft looking mighty fine, still some question marks, but vast potential

Posted on 11/27/16 at 3:34 pm
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
30060 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 3:34 pm
1st round (13th): Sheldon Rankins
After battling a fairly serious injury has returned with Ellerbe and our defense suddenly turns into a different unit.
Limited snaps, 4 games
10 tackles, 5 solo, 2 sacks, 1 FF

2nd round (47th): Michael Thomas
Came in with some questions, but has continued to impress week after week. Had a horrid game where he was directly involved/caused 3 turnovers and a loss, but he has been phenomenal
11 games
65 receptions, 789 yards, 7 TDs, 2 Fumbles (both v Denver)

2nd round (61st): Vonn Bell
After playing limited snaps early on, he has been incorporated into a 3-safety set we continued to run. Plays the ball well, has had up and downs in coverage, but he has been hawking similar to Vaccaro's rookie season. He could be special, but of our top 3 picks he's going to be the only true question mark
11 games
54 tackles, 39 solo, 0.5 sacks, 1 STF, 1 FF, 3 PD

4th round (120th): David Onyemata
The canadian player who was extremely raw and was not going to be a contributor for a few years. When he's been given snaps, I've seen him clog lanes and generate pressure. he's still raw, but he's earning some playing time
11 games
9 tackles, 6 solo

7th round (237th): Daniel Lasco
This was an interesting pick, but for a 7th rounder he has done well. Injured at the moment, but he was a special teams ace, but showed some good vision when he was allowed to get playing time
6 games
11 carries, 32 yards; 2 receptions, 11 yards
Posted by BigPerm30
Member since Aug 2011
25688 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 3:40 pm to
1 class in about 30. Not bad odds
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38259 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 3:48 pm to
They've all been contributors. Rankins, Thomas, Bell are already mainstays.
Posted by GMoney2600
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
14077 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 3:50 pm to
Pretty sure Onyemata had a sack today

Nevermind...that was Rankins
This post was edited on 11/27/16 at 9:09 pm
Posted by BILLFISHER22
Houma
Member since Oct 2009
1445 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 3:52 pm to
Arguably the best Payton era draft?
Posted by geauxtigers87
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2011
25178 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 3:55 pm to
2006 bro
Posted by moock blackjack
Member since Apr 2008
96124 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 6:46 pm to
Right now this is the best draft since 2006. What happened to all the ones in between???
Posted by LSUZombie
A Cemetery Near You
Member since Apr 2008
28868 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 6:47 pm to
Quality certainly beats quantity in the draft. Hope the Saints trade up more often.
Posted by Saintsisit
Member since Jan 2013
3905 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 8:23 pm to
Jeff Ireland. Hopefully another year follows!!
Posted by Hoodoo Man
Sunshine Pumping most days.
Member since Oct 2011
31637 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 8:31 pm to
quote:

Quality certainly beats quantity in the draft. Hope the Saints trade up more often.
I don't.

I think we need to stop trading up.
We have crap for depth.
Posted by tunechi
Member since Jun 2009
10164 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 8:39 pm to
quote:

moock blackjack


You and your damn excessive exclamation marks and question marks. Never fails
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
30060 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 10:24 pm to
We hit 3 starters and 2 positive contributors for 5 picks, we could do a lot worse.

I think if we hit 3 or 4 high snap guys again, we can have depth and potential. Not including the money we can spend which looks enough to lock down two starters.

Looking down the line we need depth/starters at:
Offense:
RB (scatback)
OG (starter or backup if turner comes on well)

Defense:
DE (starter, kihaka is a rotation guy)
LB (rotation or starter, I don't trust Anthony or Ellerbe enough. That leaves us Robertson and Stupar need more..)
DB (starter caliber, breaux and PJ have injury concerns, then it's a bunch of ????)
Posted by LooseCannon22282
Mobile
Member since May 2008
33659 posts
Posted on 11/27/16 at 11:51 pm to
I just want the tool bag who bragged he'd take my money regarding the Saints-Rams game to show himself on the board.


Nice post though.

Had a great time at the Dome today
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