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re: 2013 New Orleans Saints Offseason Thread
Posted on 1/7/13 at 12:55 am to RaginCajunsULL
Posted on 1/7/13 at 12:55 am to RaginCajunsULL
Position-by-Position 2013 NFL Draft Big Board for the New Orleans Saints
*******Offense******
****Quarterbacks****:
Ryan Nassib, Senior, Syracuse (Overall Pos. Rank: 2) Video Highlight
Nassib comes from a pro-ready system and from former Saints' offensive coordinator Doug Marrone. If the Saints really wanted to draft Drew Brees' replacement early in this draft, Nassib would be their best bet. He is my No. 2 QB overall, behind only West Virginia senior Geno Smith. He should be a second-round pick.
Tyler Wilson, Senior, Arkansas (Overall Pos. Rank: 4) Video Highlight
Wilson had a disappointing senior season after an overwhelming junior campaign. His draft stock dropped significantly in my view. As a junior he was my top QB. As a senior, fourth. It's probably irrelevant, though, as many scouts are now projecting him as the top QB, for some reason. He should be an end-of-the-second or early-third round pick.
Zac Dysert, Senior, Miami (Ohio) (Overall Pos. Rank: 5) Video Highlight
He should be a third-round pick.
Landry Jones, Senior, Oklahoma (Overall Pos. Rank: 6) Video Highlight
He should be a fourth-round pick
****Running Backs****:
Mike Gilislee, Senior, Florida (Overall Pos. Rank: 1) Video Highlight
Gilislee might be the most balanced back in this year's draft (assuming Marcus Lattimore stays at South Carolina to rehabilitate his knee rather than go pro). He combines speed with power, great vision and feet to the best natural runner. He is also good in pass protection and able to catch the ball out of the backfield.
Jonathan Franklin, Senior, UCLA (Overall Pos. Rank: 2) Video Highlight
I swear this has less to do with my UCLA alum for a father and die-hard Bruin fan-hood up until I graduated from San Diego State. Instead, I have watched plenty of Franklin and noticed that he really is a cross between the Saints' Darren Sproles (mostly size and body structure with some of how he is used) and Pierre Thomas (great in between the tackles and screen back).
Eddie Lacy, Junior, Alabama (Overall Pos. Rank: 3) Video Highlight
Draft experts have recognized that at running back it is best for a player to come out if given the choice. The fewer carries he has on him when he enters the NFL, the longer he can potentially contribute and produce. For that reason, Lacy should declare and land high on the lists of NFL franchises, especially those needy for a running back.
Giovanni Bernard, Junior, North Carolina (Overall Pos. Rank: 4) Video Highlight
Many have Bernard as their best running back in this year's class. I do not understand the hype. To me, Bernard's success is mostly due to Larry Fedora's brilliant offensive system and the best guard in this year's class (Jonathan Cooper). Still Bernard shows flashes of brilliance.
Joseph Randle, Senior, Oklahoma State (Overall Pos. Rank: 5) Video Highlight
Randle has caught my eye lately. He has really carried the Oklahoma State offense, which has started three different quarterbacks in the 2012 campaign and still had tremendous success. It's because Randle is a rock.
This post was edited on 1/7/13 at 11:11 am
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Posted on 1/7/13 at 12:55 am to RaginCajunsULL
Offense continues....
****Wide Receivers****:
Tavon Austin, Senior, West Virginia (Overall Pos. Rank: 5) Video Highlight
Austin benefits from the wide-open offensive attack brought to West Virginia, or perfected there, by Dana Holgorsen. Austin has a similar skill set to Percy Harvin, in that he can line up out wide, in the slot, or in the backfield. He would likely fill a Lance Moore-type role in New Orleans.
Ryan Swope, Senior, Texas A&M (Overall Pos. Rank: 8) Video Highlight
Some have Swope pegged as a fourth-round talent in this year's draft. Others are not sure what to do with him. Swope is the least explosive of any of the players on this list.
He would bring a slightly different dynamic to the Saints' receiving corps. He would be their first true slot receiver. While the others would bring explosion back to the offense, Swope would guarantee the team remains a first-down machine.
Ace Sanders, Senior, South Carolina (Overall Pos. Rank: 10) Video Highlight
Much like Robinson, Sanders' initial role in New Orleans primarily consist of returning kicks. He does that better than anyone in the college game currently. Over time, though, he could grow into a vertical receiving weapon.
Denard Robinson, Senior, Michigan (Overall Pos. Rank: 11) Video Highlight
I know it seems like an unlikely fit. But the Saints are not as conventional as one might think. Robinson might provide a little wrinkle that the Saints offense could use in the future. Of course, Robinson would be brought in mostly to learn how to play a slot receiver-type role and return kicks.
Others: Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech Video Highlight
****Tight Ends****:
Levine Toilolo, Senior, Stanford (Overall Pos. Rank: 1) Video Highlight
Levine Toilolo is 8' tall, runs a 4-flat 40 and jumps 10 feet. OK, none of those are true, but they all seem true when watching the man play football. He really is a giant at 6'8", 265 lbs. He does run very fast for his size and has great hops.
He is a wonderful athlete and any team would love to have him. The Saints could do worse in their quest to find a consistent third tight end.
Zach Ertz, Senior, Stanford (Overall Pos. Rank: 3) Video Highlight
In case you hadn't realized it, Stanford became 'Tight End U' the past few years. The 2013 draft will make the second consecutive year the team has two tight ends drafted. Not two players, two tight ends. Ertz may not be the freak that Toilolo is, but he might actually be the better football player.
Dion Sims, Senior, Michigan State (Overall Pos. Rank: 4) Video Highlight
Dion Sims is another freak of nature, this time out of the Big Ten and Michigan State. Sims stands 6'5", 285 lbs. He may as well be a guard or center. But he has the ability to move in space and block, really well. And if necessary he can even catch a pass. He's the perfect fit for the Saints.
Joseph Fauria, Senior, UCLA (Overall Pos. Rank: 5) Video Highlight
Fauria is another favorite of mine, again not only because he's a UCLA Bruin. He is pretty much the opposite of the three previous players mentioned. Fauria is an elite stretch-the-field tight end. He has great leaping ability and ball skills. He is nearly as Toilolo and would give the Saints a Patriots-type look at the tight end position.
Mychal Rivera, Senior, Tennessee (Overall Pos. Rank: 6) Video Highlight
Rivera is a player who grew by leaps and bounds from the time he initially stepped on campus in Knoxville. When he first saw game action, he routinely hurt his team. This season he was the team's most consistent weapon in the passing game and more than an able blocker. The Saints could do a lot worse at the position
****Wide Receivers****:
Tavon Austin, Senior, West Virginia (Overall Pos. Rank: 5) Video Highlight
Austin benefits from the wide-open offensive attack brought to West Virginia, or perfected there, by Dana Holgorsen. Austin has a similar skill set to Percy Harvin, in that he can line up out wide, in the slot, or in the backfield. He would likely fill a Lance Moore-type role in New Orleans.
Ryan Swope, Senior, Texas A&M (Overall Pos. Rank: 8) Video Highlight
Some have Swope pegged as a fourth-round talent in this year's draft. Others are not sure what to do with him. Swope is the least explosive of any of the players on this list.
He would bring a slightly different dynamic to the Saints' receiving corps. He would be their first true slot receiver. While the others would bring explosion back to the offense, Swope would guarantee the team remains a first-down machine.
Ace Sanders, Senior, South Carolina (Overall Pos. Rank: 10) Video Highlight
Much like Robinson, Sanders' initial role in New Orleans primarily consist of returning kicks. He does that better than anyone in the college game currently. Over time, though, he could grow into a vertical receiving weapon.
Denard Robinson, Senior, Michigan (Overall Pos. Rank: 11) Video Highlight
I know it seems like an unlikely fit. But the Saints are not as conventional as one might think. Robinson might provide a little wrinkle that the Saints offense could use in the future. Of course, Robinson would be brought in mostly to learn how to play a slot receiver-type role and return kicks.
Others: Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech Video Highlight
****Tight Ends****:
Levine Toilolo, Senior, Stanford (Overall Pos. Rank: 1) Video Highlight
Levine Toilolo is 8' tall, runs a 4-flat 40 and jumps 10 feet. OK, none of those are true, but they all seem true when watching the man play football. He really is a giant at 6'8", 265 lbs. He does run very fast for his size and has great hops.
He is a wonderful athlete and any team would love to have him. The Saints could do worse in their quest to find a consistent third tight end.
Zach Ertz, Senior, Stanford (Overall Pos. Rank: 3) Video Highlight
In case you hadn't realized it, Stanford became 'Tight End U' the past few years. The 2013 draft will make the second consecutive year the team has two tight ends drafted. Not two players, two tight ends. Ertz may not be the freak that Toilolo is, but he might actually be the better football player.
Dion Sims, Senior, Michigan State (Overall Pos. Rank: 4) Video Highlight
Dion Sims is another freak of nature, this time out of the Big Ten and Michigan State. Sims stands 6'5", 285 lbs. He may as well be a guard or center. But he has the ability to move in space and block, really well. And if necessary he can even catch a pass. He's the perfect fit for the Saints.
Joseph Fauria, Senior, UCLA (Overall Pos. Rank: 5) Video Highlight
Fauria is another favorite of mine, again not only because he's a UCLA Bruin. He is pretty much the opposite of the three previous players mentioned. Fauria is an elite stretch-the-field tight end. He has great leaping ability and ball skills. He is nearly as Toilolo and would give the Saints a Patriots-type look at the tight end position.
Mychal Rivera, Senior, Tennessee (Overall Pos. Rank: 6) Video Highlight
Rivera is a player who grew by leaps and bounds from the time he initially stepped on campus in Knoxville. When he first saw game action, he routinely hurt his team. This season he was the team's most consistent weapon in the passing game and more than an able blocker. The Saints could do a lot worse at the position
This post was edited on 1/7/13 at 3:39 pm
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