re: Leonard Fournette and the saints visiting

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If our defense was at least middle of the road quality yes I would. I believe L.F. is potentially the kind of back to build your offense around. Not just because of his physical tools but due to his character and potential I think he is one of the few running backs worth the 1st round investment.

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Saints defense does have some talent issues, but their biggest issue is that they are loaded with injury-riddled players.

Honestly, if Kikaha, PJ Williams, and Ellerbe stay healthy this defense will be middle of the pack this season with the already brought in additions and another year in the new system.

If you trade 42 for Butler on top of that, you are pretty well off.

Now, do they have top tier talent and depth? No, but they aren't as bad off on paper as many think.

If Lattimore and Barnett are gone at 11, but LF is still there, you take him in a heartbeat. This is a very good draft, but at the DL players are more a great collection of depth than top tier talent outside what seems likely to be the top 5 picks.

LF could also fit the Saints offense, and still leave room for Ingram. Just because Fournette made his living running with a FB in LSU's offense, doesn't mean he doesn't fit a more open offense. His skillset actually has shown he's one of the most complete backs in a long time and is much like Zeke Elliot. Honestly, the two best total package running backs to come out in the last 10-15 years.