As a UT grad student who's been watching KV since he arrived here, I must say...

the saints just blew the frick out of yet another defensive 1st round pick. for considerably more reasons than you guys are even discussing. I was born in LA and grew up in texas, so I want to see Ut players succeed, but my loyalties to LSU and the saints have always superseded my UT fanhood. His "highlight" reels are basically useless, and his documented off the field incidents only tell part of the story. but at 15, above JJ is absurd. whether or not we wanted him over reid is irrelevant - neither one of them should have been drafted that high. I just saw the news after i got off a ten hour shift so i'm going to bed. I'll post my tirade in the morning.

and no, i dont care if anyone values my opinion. a few weeks ago, most on this board said taking mingo over jones would be ridiculous, and that there was zero chance jones would even be available. the positive response on this board to this pick is pure rationalization, combined with desperate optimism.

ETA: and even though i fully expect defensiveness and a slew of disagreement, I'm only posting this because I'm the kind of a-hole who likes leaving a record, just so they can later say I told you so.

ETA2: and like i said, tomorrow i'll update with a slew of film examples and numbers to offset his "highlights" and "strengths" as a player. And the argument that because the saints staff simply knows more because they are professionals would certainly hold water in most cases. For example, the LSU staff has an outstanding record of evaluating talent and offering kids often overlooked or underrated by other programs and recruiting sites. The saints organization as well...for offensive players. but why anyone in the entire fricking world of professional football would make the same argument about the saints organizations defensive track record is beyond me.