re: FA and Draft

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Got it covered
#27 –CB - Jason Verrett TCU
#59 – C - Weston Richburg – CSU
#91 – OT- Billy Turner – NDSU
#123 – WR - John Brown – Pittsburg State
#155 – RB - De’Anthony Thomas - Oregon
#187 – ILB - Max Bullough - Mich St.

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Not bad...the only thing I would change would be drafting an OG instead of a RB in the 5th.

Biggest needs right now are at RT, C, and WR. As long as Streif's market stays cold, I think he'll be back. dlP I'm not sure of. However, both of these guys could be upgraded on, especially de la Puente who really struggled for much of the season.

Two prospects I have been watching closely during the draft process are Zack Martin and Marcus Martin. Zack is an OT who could be a solid LT, great RT, or All-Pro guard. Marcus Martin is regarded by some as the best C in the class. He's big and athletic with long arms, but he needs to learn how to use his strength better.

The team needs to get serious about protecting Drew now and also figure out what to do with the guard situation. Evans and Grubbs both have cap numbers over $10mil next year and, despite making the Pro Bowl this year, they have not been worth $10mil a year.

The thinking is that either of these guys would be able to step in at guard if/when the Saints think it's time to move on without having to overspend again at the position and still keep Drew upright.