Well said and that's why I'm warming to the idea of taking Dupree. He can cover and hold the edge on runs and shows pass rush potential. The first two are way more important to being a complete player. If you can't do the first two you'll never have a chance to pass rush.

Our biggest issue last year was covering short passes (blues posted some stats that we gave up by far the most yards to backs in the passing game). That kept us from having time to get to the QB. You cover the short passes and defend the run better and Jordan, Hicks, and Galette will get to the QB.

Side note: Galette was about equal to his 2013 year this past season and Hicks was actually better rushing the passer. Jordan was the only one who regressed because he relies on power instead of speed to get to the QB and not having time killed him.

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Posted by SaintLSUnAtl

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Posted on 4/8/15 at 10:45 am to bonethug0108

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Well said and that's why I'm warming to the idea of taking Dupree.

All I know is that every time I saw UK play Dupree was all over the field making plays. I'd have no issue if the Saints took him. Combine numbers are cute and make players money, but I've seen the dude do it on the field. All I need to know

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Posted by Midget Death Squad

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Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:12 am to bonethug0108

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Well said and that's why I'm warming to the idea of taking Dupree

It's exactly why I want him. I think a good scenerio would be trading down if possible to gather up another 2nd or 3rd and taking him in the 20 range. That's a big risk though because he may not last that long. He's a wild card as to where he will be drafted

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