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What to do in the Draft?
Posted on 12/23/12 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 12/23/12 at 5:40 pm
Even though the game got tighter than perhaps it should have been, beating Dallas in Dallas when they needed the win is good. The question is what do we do in the draft? Either our DB coach is lacking or Patrick Robinson is a bust. Our secondary is bad. Are there any free agent DB's that can help us next year? I still think we need defensive lineman in the draft.
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Posted on 12/23/12 at 5:52 pm to bearhc
We have a draft talk thread but it's been lost in the gameday deluge.
Anyway, I think we need to go BPA-DE/DL with our first pick. The secondary is not quite as bad as they look.. the front 7 needs to get more pressure for them to play to their potential. We need a good end opposite Cam Jordan (Will Smith sucks), and we could use a DT to compliment Hicks.
We could also use an OLB, but that comes second to DE/DT. A lot of people are arguing that we should maybe target an OT in the first round as well because the protection has not been good this year without Carl Nicks.
Expect the positions that we draft to be a mix of DE/DT/OT with maaaaaybe a safety.
Anyway, I think we need to go BPA-DE/DL with our first pick. The secondary is not quite as bad as they look.. the front 7 needs to get more pressure for them to play to their potential. We need a good end opposite Cam Jordan (Will Smith sucks), and we could use a DT to compliment Hicks.
We could also use an OLB, but that comes second to DE/DT. A lot of people are arguing that we should maybe target an OT in the first round as well because the protection has not been good this year without Carl Nicks.
Expect the positions that we draft to be a mix of DE/DT/OT with maaaaaybe a safety.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:03 pm to loyalauron
I agree that Smith is no longer the answer at rush end particularly in light of his salary. The technique of our corners is really poor. Personally, I do not agree with the get inside your opponents shirt and focus on his hands, chest, whatever.but that is what is taught in the NFL. That aside you need to get your head around and look for the ball to make any type of play on it.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:13 pm to loyalauron
I like Hicks and Bunkley in the middle. There are some good FA ends available. Most notably Johnson and Avril. We can also draft a DE. I'd rather go OLB in the draft though since there aren't many FA LBers.
I don't think Nicks is the missing link. The interior has been good besides the first few games. I'm ok with Brown taking over at OT. He looked ok. There are also some OT in FA this year too. Where to spend the money is the issue.
I don't think Nicks is the missing link. The interior has been good besides the first few games. I'm ok with Brown taking over at OT. He looked ok. There are also some OT in FA this year too. Where to spend the money is the issue.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:28 pm to Suntiger
What money? We're in salary cap hell.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:30 pm to WMTigerFAN
After how atrocious we've been all year, I think we must go corner (yet again).
Our backs are terrible and all should be replaced. They have poor form, awareness, and all get injured. Time for a major change.
Our backs are terrible and all should be replaced. They have poor form, awareness, and all get injured. Time for a major change.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:31 pm to WMTigerFAN
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What money? We're in salary cap hell.
Considering the same thing was said last year and we signed basically everyone. I'll let Loomis work his magic. We'll be fine.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:51 pm to LSUZombie
1st pick: OLB
2nd pick: OT
3rd pick: CB
4th pick: SS/FS
5th pick: DE
I don't know how many picks we do have, but maybe trading Will Smith (if someone wants that salary) for a couple 4-7th round picks would help.
If we could get more picks, I would get 1 more OLB or MLB, 1 more lineman, maybe a young RB since we only have 10 of them (joke), but only on my last pick would I consider another DT. I think our linebacker depth is the biggest issue on Defense. When vilma wasn't playing, our LB's looked real bad and doesn't persue as well as top defenses.
2nd pick: OT
3rd pick: CB
4th pick: SS/FS
5th pick: DE
I don't know how many picks we do have, but maybe trading Will Smith (if someone wants that salary) for a couple 4-7th round picks would help.
If we could get more picks, I would get 1 more OLB or MLB, 1 more lineman, maybe a young RB since we only have 10 of them (joke), but only on my last pick would I consider another DT. I think our linebacker depth is the biggest issue on Defense. When vilma wasn't playing, our LB's looked real bad and doesn't persue as well as top defenses.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:55 pm to sportsaddit68
I like david amerson out of NCSU. 6'3 195 had 12 ints in 2011.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 7:03 pm to bearhc
DE
At this point, every spot in the secondary
Probably another OLB
OT, depending on what happens with Bushrod's contract
At this point, every spot in the secondary
Probably another OLB
OT, depending on what happens with Bushrod's contract
Posted on 12/23/12 at 7:20 pm to eyeran
Sheldon Richarson.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 7:32 pm to bearhc
Robinson is a nickel or dime CB
He NEVER needs to be covering the other teams best player
He NEVER needs to be covering the other teams best player
Posted on 12/23/12 at 7:33 pm to LSUZombie
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Our backs are terrible and all should be replaced. They have poor form, awareness, and all get injured. Time for a major change.
At what point does the secondary coach get replaced?
Posted on 12/23/12 at 8:54 pm to LSUZombie
we don't need a linebacker hawthorn and lofton with chamberlain when he comes back from injury. we need safety and corners plus de and another dt. Oline is also a must. Linebacker should not be our main focus. Chamberlain would of been a monster with spags he showed a lot of promise. Maybe a deep threat wr.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 8:59 pm to bearhc
Not even trying to be a dick but the Saints need to ensure all the pieces are in place in the coaching staff first. You guys have to get a deal done ASAP with CSP.
This offseason bullshite with lingering deals (Drew and now CSP) would drive me to NOT be a fan of the saints, if I were one.
This offseason bullshite with lingering deals (Drew and now CSP) would drive me to NOT be a fan of the saints, if I were one.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 9:01 pm to DoubleDown
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This offseason bullshite with lingering deals (Drew and now CSP) would drive me to NOT be a fan of the saints, if I were one.
Typical Falcons fan mentality
Posted on 12/23/12 at 9:02 pm to saintsalwaysnumber1
jenkens should be moved back to corner...we need a good safety.....then olb....and ol and dl
Posted on 12/23/12 at 9:03 pm to saintsfan22
??
If you say so. Actually, I love the offseason turmoil that you guys are annually having lately.
If you say so. Actually, I love the offseason turmoil that you guys are annually having lately.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 9:07 pm to saintsfan22
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Typical Falcons fan mentality
definition of a fair weather fan
Posted on 12/23/12 at 9:45 pm to DoubleDown
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Actually, I love the offseason turmoil that you guys are annually having lately.
frick you, a-hole.
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