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Todd McShay's latest 3 round mock draft

Posted on 4/12/16 at 11:57 am
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
65226 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 11:57 am
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New Orleans Saints

Round 1 (12): Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville
Round 2 (47): Joshua Garnett, G, Stanford
Round 3 (78): Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame

Analysis: I love the fit with Rankins and the Saints. He fills a huge need on their defense with his ability to pressure the quarterback from the interior. A high-motor player, Rankins also excels against the run -- good news for a Saints defense that got gashed far too often last season. Smith would've been my No. 1 overall player if not for the devastating knee injury he suffered in his final collegiate game. He's one of the ultimate risk-reward players in this class, with rare ability to impact the game on every snap when healthy.

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Posted by TigerBehindEnemyLines
AggieLand
Member since Sep 2015
628 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:00 pm to
All for this mock. Would be a great first 3 rounds
Posted by NoHairDontCare
Ft. Worth, TX
Member since Mar 2016
194 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:03 pm to
I'll take it!!
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
7141 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:06 pm to
Seems high to draft a guard, but maybe he's worth it.
Posted by public_enemy
Member since Feb 2015
4963 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:07 pm to
I'm on the fence about smith. I know the guy is a top 10 pick before the injury, but that knee really does make me nervous. I love rankins and the guard. If his knee does check out, he's definitely a huge steal.
Posted by Jwho77
cyperspace
Member since Sep 2003
83482 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:07 pm to
I think that's a bit high for Garnett.
Posted by SnoopALoop
Nashville
Member since Apr 2014
4535 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:17 pm to
With our training staff and Smith's injury... I do not like that pick
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
287797 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:37 pm to
take Smith and have 2 potential 3rd round wastes in back to back years?

That's not even including PJ Williams "redshirt" year.

coming off the SJB debacle the year before? 2nd rd

Khari Fortt not even making the team in the same year. 4th round


we cant build a damn team like this. It is so frustrating
Posted by LSUZombie
A Cemetery Near You
Member since Apr 2008
29520 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:40 pm to
Time to start trading these picks for veteran players. With the way we miss on them, we may as well get some guys who we know can play in this league.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
287797 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:42 pm to
or just keep the picks and make sound picks.

do you have any idea how many times the Saints have traded up in the Payton era, giving up an extra pick to select a player?
Posted by JustinT37
Hammond, LA
Member since Sep 2014
1952 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:46 pm to
Awesome draft, 3 pro-bowlers here!!
Posted by xxKylexx
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2011
4039 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 12:58 pm to
I love Rankins and I think we all like the Jaylon Smith pick bc we're assuming he can come back from his injury. However, all you have to look back to is last year and Ifo-Ekpre Olomu. If that injury is as bad as everyone says it is, then not sure I want any part of it. With that said though, I at least like that he is a proven player and we aren't wasting the pick on some hybrid LB from West Alabama A&M.
Posted by WhoDatTigahsTampa
S.E.LA2WestFL
Member since Oct 2013
2281 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 1:16 pm to
Not the worst I've seen. Not the best.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
28000 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 1:18 pm to
quote:

Round 3 (78): Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame



I don't believe he will make it out of the 2nd round. Someone will take a chance on his future. If we get him at Rd3 then we have a steal.
Posted by PurpleDrank18
Houston, TX
Member since Oct 2011
4508 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 3:20 pm to
It's not necessarily a bad mock, but this is far from an "A" Draft for the Saints.

An "A" draft in the first 3 rounds, to me at least, would look something like this:

1) Lawson
2) Reed/Jones/Clark (whichever is available)
3) best OG (Turner, Tretola, Westerman)
Posted by moock blackjack
Member since Apr 2008
110179 posts
Posted on 4/13/16 at 12:20 am to
How many guys have we drafted in the last 4 years with bum knees???? A bunch. And how many panned out?? Just 1.
Posted by dbuchanon
Member since Nov 2014
20743 posts
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:54 am to
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
28000 posts
Posted on 4/13/16 at 6:53 am to
quote:

How many guys have we drafted in the last 4 years with bum knees???? A bunch. And how many panned out?? Just 1.



How many of those guys were projected top 3 picks overall? None. This type of player is one worth taking a chance on. Personally I'm fine with that chance in Rd 2, but I would be ecstatic if he falls to Rd 3
Posted by SNAPPERHEAD
Possumneck, Ms.
Member since Jan 2006
10057 posts
Posted on 4/13/16 at 6:57 am to
I'll take this one.
Posted by smash williams
San Diego
Member since Apr 2009
20881 posts
Posted on 4/13/16 at 5:14 pm to
He has Whitehair going at 48, would honestly prefer him for that 47 selection.
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