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New Orleans Saints' Selection At No.13 Appears Wide Open
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:27 pm
Its so wide open at 13 its crazy. Ive seen mocks with us drafting every position under the sun. Usually its down to a couple people we could draft, but this year is totally different. The good thing is there's a lot of talent for us to take at #13, #31 & #44. We should end up with 3 starters with those picks. Here's an article that Larry Holder just posted on NOLA.com about it and I thought I would share...
I honestly think its going to be really hard to go wrong with our first 3 picks. Lots of stars waiting to happen in this years first 2 rounds.
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The New Orleans Saints went on a tear of personnel moves in March, including adding a second first-round pick at No. 31 overall from Seattle in the Jimmy Graham trade along with Pro Bowl center Max Unger.
New Orleans also added players like cornerback Brandon Browner and running back C.J. Spiller making those two positions not as crucial to draft early in the NFL draft. The Saints also added former first-round cornerback Kyle Wilson and extended guard Jahri Evans one more season at a reduced rate.
Each week leading up to the draft I'll post a slew of mock drafts from around the Internet. The names have already changed throughout the last couple of months once the Saints make moves in free agency this offseason.
Here's a look at what draft gurus are thinking for the Saints at No. 13 and No. 31:
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- Despite signing Browner and Wilson, CBS Sports' Rob Rang predicts the Saints will draft Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes at No. 13. Then the Saints go wide receiver at No. 31.
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- CBS Sports' Dane Brugler goes another route with the Saints nabbing Oregon defensive lineman Arik Armstead with their first pick. New Orleans takes an edge defender at No. 31.
quote:(Worth pointing out that Dan Kadar has the 2nd highest average of correct mock picks over the last 5 years)
- The Saints could grab Louisville wide receiver DeVante Parker at No. 13 overall, writes SB Nation's Dan Kadar. New Orleans looks for an edge defender at No. 31, but not the same one in the previous mock draft.
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- Kentucky edge defender Bud Dupree will land in New Orleans at No. 13, according to Bleacher Report's Matt Miller. Then the Saints take an LSU player at No. 31.
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- MMQB.com's Peter King slates Nebraska edge defender Randy Gregory to the Saints with their first pick, and they trade No. 31 overall to Chicago for picks No. 39, No. 106 and No. 192.
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- SportsNOLA.com's Mike Detillier has the Saints landing LSU tackle La'el Collins, then turning around and getting their edge rusher at 31 with Eli Harold out of Virgina.
I honestly think its going to be really hard to go wrong with our first 3 picks. Lots of stars waiting to happen in this years first 2 rounds.
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This post was edited on 4/6/15 at 4:29 pm
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Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:33 pm to Meateye
There's alot of uncertainy this year in the draft. For instance, i see Collins mocked in the top ten, then the next mock he's in the last few picks of the first round. The same goes for Gregory, Shelton, Waynes, the receivers, pretty much everyone but Winston and Williams.
Its going to be a fun draft with many twists, thats for sure.
Its going to be a fun draft with many twists, thats for sure.
This post was edited on 4/6/15 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:33 pm to Meateye
I've successfully predicted our 1st round pick the last 2 years. I'm not counting on making it 3.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:36 pm to Sinister1
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I've successfully predicted our 1st round pick the last 2 years. I'm not counting on making it 3.
I successfully predicted our 2nd rounder last year...i think i'll sit this draft out.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:43 pm to HollierThanThou
DVP is where's I'd momentarily place down my $ on a singular player
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:47 pm to Chad504boy
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DVP is where's I'd momentarily place down my $ on a singular player
Nah, they're going defense or o-line.
They picked a receiver with our first rounder last year. Highly doubt they do it two years in a row...thats Raider thinking...and that shite's dangerous.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:52 pm to Chad504boy
I'm thinking it comes down to Bud Dupree/Randy Gregory at 13 and a WR at 31.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:52 pm to HollierThanThou
Just looking at talent at a position where they looking as well as availability of the player at 13...
Posted on 4/6/15 at 4:56 pm to Sinister1
But I do concur I'd like us to go D D D w top 3 picks, sprinkle in a WR and G with earlier mid rounds
Posted on 4/6/15 at 5:05 pm to Meateye
If there is one thing I am fairly certain about is that the Saints will surprise us with the first pick. Outside of an unexpected gem dropping to us I think we will pick someone that has not been spoken about at length, if at all, by our management team. We are good about dropping a fake bread crumb trail.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 5:08 pm to Meateye
It's going to be a crazy draft. Plus, correct me if I'm wrong, but Vacarro wasn't really on our radar when he went first right? I think I'm remembering that correctly. So even though we all feel like we know the probable top ten Saints wants/needs right now, at the end of the day they could easily draft a guy we aren't even talking about.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 5:40 pm to HollierThanThou
quote:quote:Nah, they're going defense or o-line.
DVP is where's I'd momentarily place down my $ on a singular player
They picked a receiver with our first rounder last year. Highly doubt they do it two years in a row...
I could definitely see us taking a WR at #13. We traded Graham and need a true #1 WR. It will all depend on who is available at the time. But if Cooper or White fall to us, or if they have Parker and someone else highly rated, then you have to take them.
I mean you don't pass on Calvin Johnson because you have already taken Charles Rogers, Roy Williams, and Mike Williams.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 5:54 pm to Suntiger
I would love Cooper or White. I only have Williams, Fowler, Scherff, and Beasley ahead of Cooper and those guys plus Collins above White..
Posted on 4/6/15 at 5:56 pm to Meateye
Parker is the leader in my clubhouse as far as who i think we may take.
Waynes is right there, too.
Waynes is right there, too.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 6:12 pm to GynoSandberg
If were going for
Edge Rusher: Beasley- His size and athleticism incorporated with his power and finesse moves are dangerous at the next level. Doubt he ll make it to us though.
WR- Parker: I like him better than Cooper and White. He just seems to be the complete package for a #1 WR.
DT: Shelton: Seems the only one worthy of 13 but I could be wrong.
OL- Schreff: He seems to be an instant starter although Collin's versatility is valuable.
CB- Waynes- Wouldn't be mad if we went here either because nowadays a third corner is a must in the NFL. And lord knows what the frick SJB is doing and I sure as hell don't think Wilson will be helpful if even on the roster.
Following up what Meateye said I feel like we can't go wrong with pick 13 and I agree further with 31 and 44.
Edge Rusher: Beasley- His size and athleticism incorporated with his power and finesse moves are dangerous at the next level. Doubt he ll make it to us though.
WR- Parker: I like him better than Cooper and White. He just seems to be the complete package for a #1 WR.
DT: Shelton: Seems the only one worthy of 13 but I could be wrong.
OL- Schreff: He seems to be an instant starter although Collin's versatility is valuable.
CB- Waynes- Wouldn't be mad if we went here either because nowadays a third corner is a must in the NFL. And lord knows what the frick SJB is doing and I sure as hell don't think Wilson will be helpful if even on the roster.
Following up what Meateye said I feel like we can't go wrong with pick 13 and I agree further with 31 and 44.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 6:24 pm to Chad504boy
If I had to put money on it I'd say we pick Dupree. It's not a secret that's who I want them to take, but I also think he's the most realistic. Don't think Beasley, Scherff, White or Cooper fall. Gregory is the wild card - he could still go top 10, or he could fall into the late teens.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 6:53 pm to Meateye
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- Kentucky edge defender Bud Dupree will land in New Orleans at No. 13, according to Bleacher Report's Matt Miller. Then the Saints take an LSU player at No. 31.
Stuff like this is why you're so respected bleacher report.
"They'll take Dupree and then just any LSU player "
Posted on 4/6/15 at 6:58 pm to Meateye
Really think if Lael is there, they scoop him up. Not a flashy pick but it really solidifies the future of our OL.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 7:37 pm to GynoSandberg
Yeah I've warmed up to waynes after not being excited about taking a CB early.
I feel like parker is being undervalued too
I'd really like shelton though
I feel like parker is being undervalued too
I'd really like shelton though
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