re: Lester Earl mock draft 1.0

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We're not going to take a cornerback with the 11th pick. Cornerback is the deepest position in the draft this year.

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couple thoughts here

after reviewing the board for weeks now, I feel like we are in no mans land at 11. We are likely going to miss out on the big time DL' & safeties that i mentioned in my 2nd choice. If one of them falls, then we can justifiably take them at 11. Ideally we trade back and look at Barnett or one of the CBs, but knowing the Saints, they are more likely to trade up into the top 10 and grab a player they like.

If we keep the pick, the best value here will be at LB. ie Reuben Foster or newly talked about Hasaon Reddick. However I have a feeling we are comfortable with our LBs. I think both of those guys could give us solid time in year 1.

However our best bet would be to look at the CB, being its our biggest need, especially if the Butler trade doesnt happen. We need to come away with 2 CBs in the top 3 rounds if that is the case.

Conley is well built (6'0" 190), fast (4.45), and has long arse arms (33"). He has good pedigree and is arguably the highest upside player at the position.



as for the Speedy Noil pick, frick guys its a 7th round pick. The dude is worth a look at WR being that he can play the slot and is also athletic enough to play the outside. There arent guys available that late with such a dynamic athletic profile.