Official 2013 New Orleans Saints General Draft Talk

Spartica4Real · Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 3250 Location: Louisiana

The draft is right around the corner, and we need to discuss it!

I do not want this to happen, BUT, how would you guys feel if we took Tavon Austin? We have no TRUE slot wide receiver, as both Colston and Moore fit better as outside receivers, and we are starting to slowly lose talent on offense, and we, it hurts me to say this, but we may not be able to sign big Jimmy next year. I mean, we have no pressing needs on defense that should be addressed with 15, there are needs, just no huge ones with the singings of Lewis & Butler. We could use LB depth, but you don't draft depth in the first round. I don't see JJ there, no safeties are worth 15. What would you say if Payton can't resist?
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whodatworm23 · Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 3135 Location: Nawlins

Spartica4Real · Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 3250 Location: Louisiana

Harper41 · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:29 am Post subject:

In all honesty. Payton really hasn't drafted that many offensive players. He took Ingram and Meachem. A #2 WR was a huge need at the time, and while we all wanted defense, Meachem wasn't a bad pick at the time and I hated the Ingram pick, still do, but Payton wanted that power back. Other then that, its been defense every year. I don't know where this "Payton will go offense" myth came from.
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whodatworm23 · Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 3135 Location: Nawlins

krewebrees · Joined: 10 Feb 2013 Posts: 349

I think I've prepared my self for whatever Payton will do in the draft. I'm starting to run through every option in my head and finding the silver lining.

Here's Austin's:
Recently when has our defense been good? You could make an arguement for 09. Ok So that was the year we won the Super Bowl, but 06 we should have gone, 10 we had a shot, and 11 came close. My point is we've never had a good defense. We've always got it don't by mostly offense. Yes our D sucked last year, but I think it will get better on the scheme/staff change alone. So why not make what wins us games better our offense, in particular our passing offense. Yes Morgan and Toon look promising, but how proven are they. I like them, but would have no problem if Payton took Austin at 15.
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Raves · Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 17630

I personally have Keenan Allen ranked higher than Austin, for the Saints. Capable of being a #1, #2, or slot Wr, able to contribute in the return game, and he going to he able to take a hit better than Austin.
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navysaintsfan · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:25 am Post subject:

That fact that we are discussing WR options for our 1st overall pick makes me weep.
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Harper41 · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 3:21 pm Post subject:

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wow_junky · Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Posts: 287

Agree with Worm, LT is the only offensive position we should consider drafting in the first so I'd consider Austin a wasted pick! Especially as we lack a 2nd round pick already, it would be madness not to address our needs

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