The Lattimore hate really highlights how idiotic fans can be

Marshon Lattimore was almost universally considered a top 5-6 prospect by everyone.

The draft fell perfectly with 2 QBs, 2 RBs and 3 WRs getting taken before us, which no one could have seen coming. It allowed an ELITE player in Lattimore to fall.

Mike Mayock said:

"I'm amazed that he fell to No. 11. His upside is amazing. His ball skills are a true reality. Rarely gets called for pass interference even though he's a one-year guy. ... I think that he could be Aqib Talib some years down the road."

He was at a position of MAJOR need: Check
He was the highest rated player available: Check


And yet, because he was not at a VERY specific position, or he wasn't an SEC player, AND, for some reason, extremely inexplicably, ESPN was lukewarm (fyi: Mel Kiper had him rated elite)...

People are actually criticizing the pick. You are criticizing the Saints picking a DEFENSIVE PLAYER, that is the highest rated at his position, that we had a dire need for. Yes, injuries are a concern, but there are concerns with every player. As with any draft pick, he may not pan out.

But anyone being critical of this pick is an absolute fool that can be dismissed out of hand.