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re: Latest ESPN mock draft
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:10 pm to WicKed WayZ
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:10 pm to WicKed WayZ
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Last year he mentioned Banks and Shough A LOT. The year before with Fuaga
To be fair these were all very obvious. Except I don’t think many thought banks would still be available iirc.
Didn’t expect Ruiz there, he does have people in the locker room that talk to him or their friends (Terron)
Underhill said he doesn’t have any inside info on us liking Love when he said that on the last show as well
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Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:12 pm to saints5021
I mean I get that but that doesn’t mean they’re going to take one every year. People just want to shite on Loomis just for the sake of it at this point. He’s deserved some of that but at this point, I think it’s ok to dream of something other than Spencer Fano, Faulk or Peter Woods.
I wouldn’t even count Bain or Bailey as DL. They’re going to be edges, OLBs in a 3-4.
I wouldn’t even count Bain or Bailey as DL. They’re going to be edges, OLBs in a 3-4.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:29 pm to WicKed WayZ
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One was injured (due to play style) and the other had 1400 yards from scrimmage. But a few weeks of Skattebo melted casual brains into mush like Townie
Shows how much you know. They picked Jeanty and now they are picking first overall. That pick worked out great.
Don’t leave that part out.
Think they wish they had picked Banks or Walker instead? Then grab Skattebo in the 4th. I bet they would have. It’s about positional value. They not picking a franchise left tackle in the 4th.
Far more likely to pick a stud running back later in the draft. Remember Achane?
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:30 pm to WicKed WayZ
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This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:32 pm to bstaceyau19
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The Saints had the lowest percentage of 10-plus-yard runs (7.8%). Love could fix that, after posting 39 rushes of 10-plus yards this season, ranking fourth in the FBS.
Adding the comment from the mock. This isn’t an OL issue, this is a playmaking issue!
The Saints had 34 rushes of 10+ yards:
12 of these were from Shough (6) Rattler (5) & Taysom (1)!
Sad!
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:32 pm to bstaceyau19
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I doube he lasts to 8, but if he is there you take him and don't look back.
I trust Mike D when he says, there's a good change Love will be on the board at 8 because the league has long undervalued RB's but that's about to change. If he is there at 8 the Saints would jump at the chance to add him to the roster.
The Saints haven't had a 1000 yard RB in 8 years, and Kamara just isn't that #1 guy anymore. What else do you have? Nothing certain but they like Neal, and Miller (But his health has made him a player you cannot rely on) They have to get that bell cow RB and they will address the Oline in FA with likely 2 starting guards.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:37 pm to bstaceyau19
Is a rb worth a top 10 pick though? Still think it’s unwise. Defensively we need younger players at premium positions like DE.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:39 pm to Townedrunkard
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Shows how much you know. They picked Jeanty and now they are picking first overall. That pick worked out great. Don’t leave that part out.
They are legit terrible at everywhere this year though. Their defense didn’t get enough stops to keep them running in several games, the qb play was awful, bowers missed half the year, etc.
I still think Shough’s development for another year to hopefully a top qb is by far the priority of the franchise and KM. An elite running back and running game would clearly help that.
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:42 pm to bstaceyau19
These mocks are fun to look at but are meaningless until FA gets settled.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 12:44 pm to St Augustine
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They are legit terrible at everywhere this year though.
All the more reason to not pick a running back that high. He’s good, and so is Love, but it’s stupid. If you picking in the top ten, there’s a reason for it.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 1:04 pm to bstaceyau19
Its going to be one of:
Mauigoa OT
Fano OT
Downs S
Bain OLB/ Edge
Faulk OLB/ Edge
Tate/ Reese/ (2) QB's are for sure off the board. I think Tyson is either gone or we pass on him.
The bigger question is what does the talent gap at WR vs Defense in the 2nd vs 3rd Rd look like? We essentially have 2 first rd picks picking #40. Is it more advantageous to take BPA on defense or get a top 10 WR? I'd imagine the drop off at WR is smaller from #10 to #20 compared to say DL or CB.
Mauigoa OT
Fano OT
Downs S
Bain OLB/ Edge
Faulk OLB/ Edge
Tate/ Reese/ (2) QB's are for sure off the board. I think Tyson is either gone or we pass on him.
The bigger question is what does the talent gap at WR vs Defense in the 2nd vs 3rd Rd look like? We essentially have 2 first rd picks picking #40. Is it more advantageous to take BPA on defense or get a top 10 WR? I'd imagine the drop off at WR is smaller from #10 to #20 compared to say DL or CB.
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 1:12 pm to Dantheman504
I would add Faulk to your list
I don't like the WR's this year. In McShay's video, he points out that Tyson had serious drop issues last season. I would rather get a 2nd round WR and roll the dice than risk it
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Is it more advantageous to take BPA on defense or get a top 10 WR?
I don't like the WR's this year. In McShay's video, he points out that Tyson had serious drop issues last season. I would rather get a 2nd round WR and roll the dice than risk it
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 1:38 pm to Proximo
quote:Added but I just don't think we end up with Faulk/ Bailey.
I would add Faulk to your list
quote:I don't even think 2nd Rd is rolling the dice, that's still elite level WR potential at #40.
I would rather get a 2nd round WR and roll the dice than risk it
Only Tate/ Lemon/ Tyson are absolute locks. One of these guys will be there in the 2nd and at very good value. Boston would be a grandslam but I doubt he's available.
Denzel Boston
Zachariah Branch
Chris Brazzell II
KC Concepcion
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 1:51 pm to Dantheman504
We have heard the Mikey talk about the hardest positions to get blue chip talent at: QB, OT, DE, CB. They have shown through their draft history that when they get a shot at one of those guys, they take it.
Unless they see Fuaga as a Guard, I think you can take QB and OT off the table. I expected all season that we would be taking an edge and I see no reason to change that expectation.
Unless they see Fuaga as a Guard, I think you can take QB and OT off the table. I expected all season that we would be taking an edge and I see no reason to change that expectation.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 1:52 pm to St Augustine
the pendulum has started to swing the other way regarding deemphasis of RBs....a top 10 pick on one is pricy but Love is damn good and I wouldn't hate it.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 2:03 pm to DBG
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Bain would be my pick
Does anyone else worry about Bain outgrowing the edge position. He’s not tall and he is REALLY thick through the lower half. I am worried about his agility and speed longterm
Posted on 1/6/26 at 2:14 pm to Townedrunkard
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They not picking a franchise left tackle in the 4th.
Armstead says you can find those int he 3rd. And Mailata says we're also in the 7th
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Far more likely to pick a stud running back later in the draft.
Definitely much better odds to grab a stud RB in later rounds than you are to grab a top OT in later rounds. However, that logic should not preclude a team from drafting a RB in the 1st just because of the odds. If you have a much higher grade on a player like Jeanty/Love over the other available key positions, you would be working against your own board and scouting department.
I know our positions differ on drafting a RB in the 1st round, but IMO if you have a guy high enough on your board that is expected to see 15+ touches a game, roughly 23% of your offensive snaps, why wouldn't you grab him in the 1st? At quick glance, it looks like about 20 teams have a guy getting at least 15 touches a game
Posted on 1/6/26 at 2:29 pm to bstaceyau19
I think alive is good.
But I doubt they draft a RB that high.
But I doubt they draft a RB that high.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 3:20 pm to Townedrunkard
Different circumstances.
I am usually a draft certain positions in the first round: QB, WR, CB, DE, OT.
For many years we have invested heavily on those positions.
We have a lot of “solid” pieces. What we are lacking are playmakers. Players that other teams have to account for and scheme around, both offensively and defensively.
I am not opposed to drafting anyone that fits that role. HB, DE, WR, secondary. I would not want to draft another OT. I know some are down on Fuaga, but on paper we have our bookend OTs. We can find interior o lineman in the middle rounds
I am usually a draft certain positions in the first round: QB, WR, CB, DE, OT.
For many years we have invested heavily on those positions.
We have a lot of “solid” pieces. What we are lacking are playmakers. Players that other teams have to account for and scheme around, both offensively and defensively.
I am not opposed to drafting anyone that fits that role. HB, DE, WR, secondary. I would not want to draft another OT. I know some are down on Fuaga, but on paper we have our bookend OTs. We can find interior o lineman in the middle rounds
Posted on 1/6/26 at 3:26 pm to Townedrunkard
When did you turn into an actual retard
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