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My take on the upcoming draft....
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:47 am
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:47 am
MOST important is to continue to build a solid deep oline...that's when Brees is at his best and can pick ANY defense apart given enough time and protection.
1st priority pick: Brandon Scherff OL Iowa and if he is not available then La'el Collins would be my next target
2nd priority pick: Kevin White WR WVU, I recently looked at his highlight tape and combine results and this guy is a flatout STUD (could possibly end up being better than Cooper IMO). If he isn't available Davante Parker would be another good option.
3rd priority pick: Vic Beasley LB Clemson, if Scherff, Cooper, White, are all off the board I would take Beasley over Shane Ray and Shaq Thompson. Beasley is a freak athlete and his motor never stops, he will be an absolute baller in the NFL. If Beasley isn't available then Benardrick McKinney LB MSU is another great option that would possible be available in the later 1st or early 2nd round.
1st priority pick: Brandon Scherff OL Iowa and if he is not available then La'el Collins would be my next target
2nd priority pick: Kevin White WR WVU, I recently looked at his highlight tape and combine results and this guy is a flatout STUD (could possibly end up being better than Cooper IMO). If he isn't available Davante Parker would be another good option.
3rd priority pick: Vic Beasley LB Clemson, if Scherff, Cooper, White, are all off the board I would take Beasley over Shane Ray and Shaq Thompson. Beasley is a freak athlete and his motor never stops, he will be an absolute baller in the NFL. If Beasley isn't available then Benardrick McKinney LB MSU is another great option that would possible be available in the later 1st or early 2nd round.
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Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:49 am to LSUperior
I was sold on La'el but reading some scouting reports, he appears to be just an average pass blocker and a mauler for the run game. This makes sense considering how often our QBs were pressured during LSU games. We need someone who is going to protect Drew & open up holes for the run game.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:52 am to LSUzealot
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:55 am to LSUzealot
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I was sold on La'el but reading some scouting reports, he appears to be just an average pass blocker and a mauler for the run game. This makes sense considering how often our QBs were pressured during LSU games. We need someone who is going to protect Drew & open up holes for the run game.
Absolutely, that is why I'd rather Scherff. While La'el is great I just don't think he will be as good as Scherff in the NFL on pass protection. Scherff is a monster that plays mean!
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:59 am to LSUperior
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I would take Beasley over Shane Ray and Shaq Thompson
I'd take a first rounder over a second rounder as well.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 11:04 am to LSUperior
13: scherff, white or Beasley. 31: cam Erving, jalen strong, Eric kendricks or pj Williams. 44: Paul Dawson, Nate orchard, Devon smith or laken Tomlinson
Posted on 3/17/15 at 11:05 am to LSUzealot
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I was sold on La'el but reading some scouting reports, he appears to be just an average pass blocker and a mauler for the run game. This makes sense considering how often our QBs were pressured during LSU games. We need someone who is going to protect Drew & open up holes for the run game.
He doesn't have the feet to be an elite tackle in pass protection. Collins has had his share of issues with speed edge rushers. That doesn't mean he can't excel at pass protection at the guard though. Tackles are out on islands which requires great feet. Guards work in a phone booth. The area they cover is smaller which plays to the strength of Collins being a mauler even in pass protection.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 11:20 am to BigBrod81
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I was sold on La'el but reading some scouting reports, he appears to be just an average pass blocker and a mauler for the run game. This makes sense considering how often our QBs were pressured during LSU games. We need someone who is going to protect Drew & open up holes for the run game.
He doesn't have the feet to be an elite tackle in pass protection. Collins has had his share of issues with speed edge rushers. That doesn't mean he can't excel at pass protection at the guard though. Tackles are out on islands which requires great feet. Guards work in a phone booth. The area they cover is smaller which plays to the strength of Collins being a mauler even in pass protection.
I was about to post the same thing. While I usually roll my eyes at the Draft-LSU-Fanboys, I am all on board with Collins. He may not have the feet to guard the edge, but he should pass protect just fine on the interior. That run blocking though! That's what we need. Get a mauler in there that can also pass protect, and you have a great interior line.
Now, if he would suck at pass pro from the interior as well, then maybe we should pass
Posted on 3/17/15 at 11:55 am to Midget Death Squad
I agree. Considering we have a serviceable LT in Armstead, I think drafting Collins for the open LG spot is a no-brainer.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 12:03 pm to Midget Death Squad
I think Collins will be fine at guard. He gets beat by quickness at left tackle, but when he locks on to you...it's over and you might wind up hurt(I'd hate to be a LB that runs into him). His run blocking is very violent as well. Seems like a perfect guard.
This post was edited on 3/17/15 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 3/17/15 at 12:29 pm to GMoney2600
Think it's safe to say that our first 3 picks will be pass rusher, pass catcher and o line,regardless of the order. At least in the first 4 we should see those addressed.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 1:15 pm to Doom
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Think it's safe to say that our first 3 picks will be pass rusher, pass catcher and o line,regardless of the order. At least in the first 4 we should see those addressed.
I don't think pass rusher is in the equation. I think it'll be OG, DT (if Shelton drops), ILB, WR or CB. My guess so far is in this order: OG, ILB, WR ...that ILB will be in the 2nd round, because I believe we will trade back for picks next year. Just a hunch
Posted on 3/17/15 at 1:40 pm to LSUperior
1. Kevin White won't be there at 13, so you can forget about him.
2. Brandon Scherff, imo, will be the pick unless he's scooped up beforehand.
3. Vic Beasley, I want no part of.
2. Brandon Scherff, imo, will be the pick unless he's scooped up beforehand.
3. Vic Beasley, I want no part of.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 3:47 pm to LSUzealot
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I was sold on La'el but reading some scouting reports, he appears to be just an average pass blocker and a mauler for the run game. This makes sense considering how often our QBs were pressured during LSU games. We need someone who is going to protect Drew & open up holes for the run game.
There are a lot of reasons our QBs were pressured.
La'el was probably the least of them, but i do think he moves inside at the next level, and can more than adequately pass block for a guard.
From what i hear Scherff will more than likely move inside too.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 4:13 pm to xxKylexx
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3. Vic Beasley, I want no part of.
Strengths:
Dangerous pass-rusher
Very athletic
Fast get-off
Agile
Able to sink and flatten to the quarterback
Good repertoire of pass-rushing moves
Instincts
Puts quarterbacks into the turf with authority
Dangerous spin and swim moves
Instincts
Great pursuit defender
Lives in the backfield
Consistent source of pass pressure
Consistently produces splash plays
Skilled at shedding blocks in pass rush
Chases running backs down from the backside
Quality motor
Experienced, improved against double-teams
Disruptive
Causes havoc behind the line of scrimmage
Uses hands well
Can use his hands and feet at the same time
Plays with good leverage
Pad level
Quickness
Scheme versatility
Can get hot and dominant games
Should be able to play immediately
Successful against good competition
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Beasley probably won't fall to us but to flat out say you want no part of him is absurd.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 8:01 pm to KISS ARMY
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13: scherff, white or Beasley. 31: cam Erving, jalen strong, Eric kendricks or pj Williams. 44: Paul Dawson, Nate orchard, Devon smith or laken Tomlinson
I'm afraid we're not keeping all of these picks. Loomis/Payton have a history of moving picks to move up in the draft and may not have the patience to let the draft come to them.
I'm praying they keep every damn pick and take this thing seriously.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 8:32 pm to LSUzealot
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This makes sense considering how often our QBs were pressured during LSU games.
Yes I get this but Collins is projecting more as a Guard in the NFL so he can clean up his pass protection since his window at G will have a smaller frame. Having an awesome run blocker next to Unger could be special
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