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Mock Spin Draft Talk
Posted on 11/28/12 at 10:41 am
Posted on 11/28/12 at 10:41 am
Just a little spin from some of the established mockers without links-
17. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
Without the hyper-aggressive blitzing favored by former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, the Saints may have to develop greater individual defensive linemen. Since earning New Orleans' first round selection in 2008, Sedrick Ellis has been solid in the middle. Free agent Brodrick Bunkley has also played reasonably well this season. Neither is a star, however, and the Saints are getting gashed against the run this year.
13 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: KAWANN SHORT, DT, PURDUE
Whether or not the Saints will wind up selecting in the top half of the draft when all is said and done remains to be seen but their disappointing start to the season certainly exposed some major flaws. Of particular concern is the defense, which ranks near the bottom of the league against both the run and pass. Needless to say New Orleans has a bunch of holes to plug on that side of the ball and it may just come down to selecting the best defender available. Kawann Short of Purdue is a massive presence in the middle who is capable of being a dominant force but he also has a tendency to disappear for stretches too. The big question is whether teams are willing to overlook those bouts of inconsistency or if they will eventually push Short out of the first round. The Saints could also stand to upgrade at cornerback and despite the presence of some big names there are still issues at linebacker too. It is awfully difficult to imagine New Orleans going offense with this choice but if they did it would probably be for an offensive tackle or perhaps a wide receiver. This has to be defense though, right?
13. NO: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M*
New Orleans has the worst defense in football and will get a boost from getting their head coach back, but they need to add some players who can pressure the QB. Moore possesses the flexibility to play multiple positions and a spin move reminiscent of Dwight Freeney.
17 New Orleans - Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida St.
Everyone knows the Saints will select a defender here. Werner brings an all around game to the field, but also a toughness and non stop motor that will hopefully rub off on others.
13 New Orleans
*Dee Milliner CB Alabama
17. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State: The Saints currently rank dead-last in the NFL defending the run, allowing an average of 157.8 yards on the ground to their opponents in 2012. And with Sedrick Ellis set for free agency after the season, the interior of New Orleans defensive line is a need area, making the talented, but streaky Hankins a logical pick.
16 New Orleans Saints: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
Sedrick Ellis has been a bust. He'll be hitting free agency this March, so it's unlikely he'll be back with the team. Canadian Akiem Hicks has played well, but the Saints need someone next to him who can rush the passer on the interior. Sheldon Richardson, who has been phenomenal this season, could be that guy.
13. NO: Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU*
Mingo could certainly go sooner than this, but his draft stock is slipping after a good, but not great 2012 season. The Saints have been awful on defense and the quickest way to get better would be bolstering their pass rush.
20 New Orleans Saints, Jonathan Jenkins DT Georgia
This would be a steal for New Orleans if Jenkins were sitting here at #20. Many pundits have him ranked higher, so the Saints will be thrilled with him (or Jesse Williams) at this point. Chances are many of you (okay, ALL of you) have noticed the Saints' "Ole' " defense, allowing teams to march up and down the field, racking up points like beads around the neck at Mardi Gras. Much of that comes from the lack of any dominant run-stuffing linemen in the trenches, and Jenkins seems like he would be able to mitigate that problem to a good extent. While he has the size to be an NT in a 3-4, his lateral agility might help him translate effectively to the Saints' 4-3. He tends to play a bit too heavy, so constant work on stamina and weight control will need to be addressed. Jenkins has a solid first step, and is very powerful. He has work to do to round out his full arsenal, but he's instinctive and athletic enough right now to be a solid contributor from the outset.
17. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
Without the hyper-aggressive blitzing favored by former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, the Saints may have to develop greater individual defensive linemen. Since earning New Orleans' first round selection in 2008, Sedrick Ellis has been solid in the middle. Free agent Brodrick Bunkley has also played reasonably well this season. Neither is a star, however, and the Saints are getting gashed against the run this year.
13 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: KAWANN SHORT, DT, PURDUE
Whether or not the Saints will wind up selecting in the top half of the draft when all is said and done remains to be seen but their disappointing start to the season certainly exposed some major flaws. Of particular concern is the defense, which ranks near the bottom of the league against both the run and pass. Needless to say New Orleans has a bunch of holes to plug on that side of the ball and it may just come down to selecting the best defender available. Kawann Short of Purdue is a massive presence in the middle who is capable of being a dominant force but he also has a tendency to disappear for stretches too. The big question is whether teams are willing to overlook those bouts of inconsistency or if they will eventually push Short out of the first round. The Saints could also stand to upgrade at cornerback and despite the presence of some big names there are still issues at linebacker too. It is awfully difficult to imagine New Orleans going offense with this choice but if they did it would probably be for an offensive tackle or perhaps a wide receiver. This has to be defense though, right?
13. NO: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M*
New Orleans has the worst defense in football and will get a boost from getting their head coach back, but they need to add some players who can pressure the QB. Moore possesses the flexibility to play multiple positions and a spin move reminiscent of Dwight Freeney.
17 New Orleans - Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida St.
Everyone knows the Saints will select a defender here. Werner brings an all around game to the field, but also a toughness and non stop motor that will hopefully rub off on others.
13 New Orleans
*Dee Milliner CB Alabama
17. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State: The Saints currently rank dead-last in the NFL defending the run, allowing an average of 157.8 yards on the ground to their opponents in 2012. And with Sedrick Ellis set for free agency after the season, the interior of New Orleans defensive line is a need area, making the talented, but streaky Hankins a logical pick.
16 New Orleans Saints: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
Sedrick Ellis has been a bust. He'll be hitting free agency this March, so it's unlikely he'll be back with the team. Canadian Akiem Hicks has played well, but the Saints need someone next to him who can rush the passer on the interior. Sheldon Richardson, who has been phenomenal this season, could be that guy.
13. NO: Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU*
Mingo could certainly go sooner than this, but his draft stock is slipping after a good, but not great 2012 season. The Saints have been awful on defense and the quickest way to get better would be bolstering their pass rush.
20 New Orleans Saints, Jonathan Jenkins DT Georgia
This would be a steal for New Orleans if Jenkins were sitting here at #20. Many pundits have him ranked higher, so the Saints will be thrilled with him (or Jesse Williams) at this point. Chances are many of you (okay, ALL of you) have noticed the Saints' "Ole' " defense, allowing teams to march up and down the field, racking up points like beads around the neck at Mardi Gras. Much of that comes from the lack of any dominant run-stuffing linemen in the trenches, and Jenkins seems like he would be able to mitigate that problem to a good extent. While he has the size to be an NT in a 3-4, his lateral agility might help him translate effectively to the Saints' 4-3. He tends to play a bit too heavy, so constant work on stamina and weight control will need to be addressed. Jenkins has a solid first step, and is very powerful. He has work to do to round out his full arsenal, but he's instinctive and athletic enough right now to be a solid contributor from the outset.
This post was edited on 12/4/12 at 8:13 am
Posted on 11/28/12 at 10:45 am to blueslover
Surprised nobody had us taking a ot. I would not mind having Dee Milner at all.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 10:58 am to blueslover
quote:
13. NO: Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU*
I wonder how he's going to translate at the next level.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 11:21 am to gjackx
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I wonder how he's going to translate at the next level.
3-4 rush OLB. And don't plan on him being there at 13.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 11:34 am to blueslover
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Canadian Akiem Hicks
I know where he played, but he's from Cali.
EDIT: nvm, this is pasted right? I should have known you wouldn't make a mistake like that.
This post was edited on 11/28/12 at 11:38 am
Posted on 11/28/12 at 12:35 pm to blueslover
quote:
Since earning New Orleans' first round selection in 2008, Sedrick Ellis has been solid in the middle. Free agent Brodrick Bunkley has also played reasonably well this season. Neither is a star, however, and the Saints are getting gashed against the run this year.
meh, we've been gashed by the run the most when we are in our nickel and dime defenses. Bunkley is not out there on those formations.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 1:45 pm to LooseCannon22282
I'll take Millner or the best rated OT.
We can't keep corners (and now apparently OTs) healthy to save our lives the last half a decade
We can't keep corners (and now apparently OTs) healthy to save our lives the last half a decade
Posted on 11/28/12 at 2:05 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Milliner could be a good pick. He is usually a sure tackler and that is something we need help with in the secondary. Not saying we draft him just because of that but missed tackles have been a killer for us this year.
I wouldn't be disappointed at all. DE is what I'm hoping for the most though.
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or the best rated OT.
I wouldn't be disappointed at all. DE is what I'm hoping for the most though.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 4:45 pm to LooseCannon22282
Johnthan Banks MS St looks like another 1st Rd CB too
Mingo is falling way down on a lotta boards after his not so spectacular yer
Warming up to C.J. Mosley OLB Alabama. Anyone else?
Mingo is falling way down on a lotta boards after his not so spectacular yer
Warming up to C.J. Mosley OLB Alabama. Anyone else?
Posted on 11/28/12 at 6:06 pm to blueslover
Warming up to Scarlett? Yes
Posted on 11/30/12 at 9:43 am to CocoLoco
5-7 should stir a little more forward looking.
I know Strief wasn't 100% but between him and Bushmaster this year I'm seeing the need factor for OT upgrade move up.
On my OT board I have Joeckel TxAM as no way available and Lewan Michigan as unlikely. The next two might fit though-
Eric Fisher Central Michigan 6-7 305
and
Jake Matthews TxAM 6-5 305
The LSU-TxAM matchup was weird in that you had 4 potential 1st Rd picks lining up on each side at OT & DE.
I really want a defensive playmaker but cannot rule out a plug 'n play OT if he's the BPA
I know Strief wasn't 100% but between him and Bushmaster this year I'm seeing the need factor for OT upgrade move up.
On my OT board I have Joeckel TxAM as no way available and Lewan Michigan as unlikely. The next two might fit though-
Eric Fisher Central Michigan 6-7 305
and
Jake Matthews TxAM 6-5 305
The LSU-TxAM matchup was weird in that you had 4 potential 1st Rd picks lining up on each side at OT & DE.
I really want a defensive playmaker but cannot rule out a plug 'n play OT if he's the BPA
Posted on 11/30/12 at 12:20 pm to blueslover
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Mingo is falling way down on a lotta boards after his not so spectacular yer
Hes going to escalade right back up when teams see him at the combine.
Posted on 11/30/12 at 12:23 pm to wildtigercat93
You might be right about that.
His athleticism alone will impress scouts. Still think the guy is a high risk player for his lack of size, but also could be a high reward.
His athleticism alone will impress scouts. Still think the guy is a high risk player for his lack of size, but also could be a high reward.
Posted on 11/30/12 at 12:26 pm to CocoLoco
The longer you get away from the end of the season the less scouts give a shite about college production
Posted on 11/30/12 at 12:31 pm to wildtigercat93
Right now I'd say:
Best available DE/OT for our first/second
Any kind of CB/S help with our second/third
Best available DE/OT for our first/second
Any kind of CB/S help with our second/third
Posted on 11/30/12 at 12:40 pm to wildtigercat93
disagree, tape is always important. What I think happens more is that the players out of the BCS start getting a lot more attention cuz of the combine or head to head matchups in the all star games. That's where Akiem Hicks made his way onto the radar last year.
Some front offices certainly fall in love with players more from post season & combine performances. Those teams usually seem to have more misses than hits however.
As mentioned, think of the LSU-TxAM tape. You had 1st Rders matching up at both OT-DE spots. Very substantial sample to gauge from.
Some front offices certainly fall in love with players more from post season & combine performances. Those teams usually seem to have more misses than hits however.
As mentioned, think of the LSU-TxAM tape. You had 1st Rders matching up at both OT-DE spots. Very substantial sample to gauge from.
Posted on 11/30/12 at 12:43 pm to blueslover
Im just saying no NFL scouts are going to go "Yeah he runs like a safety and plays DE with unbelievable measurables and is only scratching the surface on his potiential but he only had a decent Junior season for LSU so nahh no thanks"
Posted on 11/30/12 at 1:56 pm to wildtigercat93
I actually think we are pretty set on the d line. We obviously could be a ton better but it is night and day the amount of pressure we are getting on the qb now. Hicks is the Motherfricking truth!
I think OT is a far more pressing need.
I think OT is a far more pressing need.
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