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re: Gemini AI projected draft for the Saints
Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:24 pm to goatmilker
Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:24 pm to goatmilker
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I'm a trade down guy
Depending who is gone, I am with you; however, I don't think anyone is trading up with next year's draft being at a premium.
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Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:31 pm to goatmilker
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The WR room is the worst on the team. Worse than any room on the D by far and the best player may leave next year.
This take is also skewed... You are ignoring the value of 2nd rd WR's vs other positions. Olave isn't leaving... Either we resign him or trade him, I already said that's the only scenario where Tate makes sense.
You just took my entire argument and somehow reversed it? I said we upgraded offense and now its defenses turn and your argument was "we upgraded offense and now its offenses turn". Not sure how that is a fair counter argument but props for doing it.
This post was edited on 3/17/26 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:32 pm to Midget Death Squad
Yeah Love was the bait I thought might catch something but seems the nfl thinks he's gone before 8. Next years draft is going to be a circus lol
Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:45 pm to Chad504boy
How many positions do we have pro bowlers?
Posted on 3/17/26 at 4:10 pm to MrJimBeam
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Except if the 50% chance you gave he goes higher it backfires
How would it backfire? If he ends up on any of those teams I'd technically be correct. The first 2 teams have bigger needs than a WR.
If I said "Tate is 100% going outside the Top 10" I'd get even more shite so its kind of a lose lose.
This post was edited on 3/17/26 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 3/17/26 at 7:38 pm to Manswers
I asked Claude. Here's it's thoughts
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NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — 2026 NFL DRAFT PREDICTION
(Draft is April 23-25 in Pittsburgh)
Their picks: 8, 42, 73, 132 (from SEA), 136 (comp), 150, 172 (from SEA), 190
Key FA context first:
The Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr., Noah Fant, David Edwards (G), Kaden Elliss (LB), and punter Ryan Wright this offseason. (National Today) Etienne takes RB off the board. Demario Davis departed for the Jets, leaving a leadership hole at linebacker (ESPN) , and Cameron Jordan hit free agency, which is a major need at edge rusher. (AtozSports)
Round 1 — Pick 8: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The biggest debate is WR vs. EDGE. Wide receiver was the most frequently mocked position to the Saints in the first round (New Orleans Saints) , and with 51 receptions for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2025, Tate has emerged as a top-3 WR prospect. (NFL Mocks) He projects as a perfect WR2 behind Chris Olave, as both are former Ohio State products. (NFL Mocks) With Etienne signed, they can afford to go receiver here instead of RB.
Round 2 — Pick 42: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
The Cameron Jordan replacement. Bain is described as one of the most disruptive pass rushers in the class, winning with explosive first-step quickness and natural leverage, with relentless energy that consistently collapses the pocket. (neworleanssaints) He's a great value at 42 if he slips past round 1.
Round 3 — Pick 73: Gabe Jacas, EDGE/OLB, Illinois
The Saints double-dip at pass rusher. Jacas can win with a mix of power and speed, isn't one-dimensional, and can attack tackles — his floor is not that of a designated pass rusher only. (Canal Street Chronicles) More EDGE depth behind Chase Young is a real need.
Round 4 — Pick 132 (from SEA): Ar'maj Reed-Adams, OG
Reed-Adams projects as a right guard who could develop alongside newly signed David Edwards (Louisiana Sports) , giving the Saints depth and competition along the interior line to protect Tyler Shough.
Round 4 — Pick 136 (comp): Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
Cameron is an extremely smart receiver with strong hands on contested catches and is a threat all over the field — exactly what the Saints need as a partner for Olave. (Canal Street Chronicles)
Round 5 — Pick 150: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE
Lawrence has been consistently ascending throughout the draft process and could be a perfect fit for defensive coordinator Brandon Staley's system as a stand-up pass rusher that wins with speed, agility, and polish. (Louisiana Sports) Third EDGE in the draft — they need the depth badly.
Round 5 — Pick 172 (from SEA): Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
Even with Etienne and Kamara on the roster, Kamara is aging. Allen is a physical short-yardage runner who lives for contact and would be a great complementary back and future depth piece. (Louisiana Sports)
Round 6 — Pick 190: Sam Roush, TE
Roush would slot in as TE2 immediately, offering Tyler Shough a safe option as a chain-mover who is very hard to bring down after the catch. (Canal Street Chronicles)
Summary of the haul:
The theme here is "build around Shough." WR1 in round 1, EDGE depth throughout the middle rounds, some OL and skill position depth late. The free agency signings (Etienne, Fant, Edwards) let them avoid desperation in early rounds at RB/TE/OG and focus on the two biggest remaining needs: a true WR2 and an edge rusher to replace Cam Jordan.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 7:52 pm to Dantheman504
For Miami, not you. Which is the point of the conversation. They would be left empty handed if they did all of that with the thought they were getting Tate.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 7:19 am to Pelicans15
Wow, so Claude thinks the Saints draft 3 EDGEs?
This post was edited on 3/18/26 at 7:20 am
Posted on 3/18/26 at 7:39 am to Manswers
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Wow, so Claude thinks the Saints draft 3 EDGEs?
And conveniently has us taking a top five edge in round two. Sure!
Posted on 3/18/26 at 9:09 am to Jojodaddy
Yeah Claude might not know ball
Posted on 3/18/26 at 9:42 am to Manswers
I asked Claude as well -- this is what it gave me -- it also agrees that a WR is a strong chance at Pick 8
R1 · Pick 8 — Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
Edge and WR are tied as the most mocked positions post-free agency, with Bain, Carnell Tate, and David Bailey the top names being projected. New Orleans Saints With Etienne killing the Love pick and no WR2 signing, this comes down to Bain or a receiver. Bain is the best player available argument — he's a top-5 talent who keeps falling in mocks due to length concerns. Saints take him.
R2 · Pick 42 — Makai Lemon, WR, Indiana
Lemon is seen as a fantastic route runner who wins after the catch New Orleans Saints — exactly the slot/complementary piece Shough needs alongside Olave. Combine press conference memes are noise.
R3 · Pick 73 — Keylan Rutledge, OG
Interior offensive line is a dire need, and Rutledge plays like he hates defensive linemen — a great run blocker who excels at creating space. Canal Street Chronicles
R4/R5 · Picks 132, 136 — CB depth, OL depth
Taylor is gone and the secondary needs replenishment. Two bodies here.
R5/R6 · Picks 150, 172 — developmental pass rusher, S/LB
Stack the defensive front and add a safety if Caleb Downs slips or a value pick emerges.
R7 · Pick 190 — TE or specials contributor
R1 · Pick 8 — Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
Edge and WR are tied as the most mocked positions post-free agency, with Bain, Carnell Tate, and David Bailey the top names being projected. New Orleans Saints With Etienne killing the Love pick and no WR2 signing, this comes down to Bain or a receiver. Bain is the best player available argument — he's a top-5 talent who keeps falling in mocks due to length concerns. Saints take him.
R2 · Pick 42 — Makai Lemon, WR, Indiana
Lemon is seen as a fantastic route runner who wins after the catch New Orleans Saints — exactly the slot/complementary piece Shough needs alongside Olave. Combine press conference memes are noise.
R3 · Pick 73 — Keylan Rutledge, OG
Interior offensive line is a dire need, and Rutledge plays like he hates defensive linemen — a great run blocker who excels at creating space. Canal Street Chronicles
R4/R5 · Picks 132, 136 — CB depth, OL depth
Taylor is gone and the secondary needs replenishment. Two bodies here.
R5/R6 · Picks 150, 172 — developmental pass rusher, S/LB
Stack the defensive front and add a safety if Caleb Downs slips or a value pick emerges.
R7 · Pick 190 — TE or specials contributor
Posted on 3/18/26 at 10:25 pm to Manswers
I love the 4th 5th and 6th.
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