Draften er nu igang og første runde er gennemført. Og New Orleans Saints overraskede mange med deres valg i første runde. Men der var fokus på forsvaret, som skulle opgraderes. Mange havde spået på en anden position en den Saints valgt.
Herunder kan du få overblikket over, hvem Saints vælger henover weekenden.
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1. runde (#28): Payton Turner, DE, Houston
The high-motor defender is a non-stop pursuer from the backside. Turner is still a work in progress, but he should make immediate contributions as a situational pass rusher with inside/outside versatility.
– Analyse fra NFL.com
Video interview med Payton Turner efter han blev valgt af Saints.
2. Runde (#60): Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State
As a high-IQ linebacker with speed and athleticism, Werner has a chance to emerge as a three-down defender. He could play multiple spots in a Saints scheme that prioritizes athleticism and play-making.
– Analyse fra NFL.com
3.runde (#76): Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
As a long, rangy ballhawk with an aggressive attitude, Adebo could emerge as a play-making machine in the Saints’ secondary. The Stanford product is a competitor with the confidence to challenge elite receivers. Adebo is still a work in progress but the upside in intriguing.
– Analyse fra NFL.com
4. runde (#133): QB Ian Book, Notre Dame
Sean Payton got a taste of what he could do with a mobile quarterback in his offense over the last few seasons. Book offers a more natural blend of passing ability and athleticism than Taysom Hill and has a chance to develop into a capable backup.
– Mark Dulgerian
6. Runde (#206): Landon Young, OT, Kentucky
The Saints boast maybe the best tackle combo in the league, but you can always add insurance. Young, as a reserve tackle, is a nice value here midway through the sixth round.
– Mark Dulgerian
7. runde (#255): Kawaan Baker, WR, South Alabama
Baker is a big, tough receiver with above average speed to compete against NFL defenders. He’s as raw as they come, however, and will likely spend a couple seasons on the practice squad as he learns to separate against pro corners.
– Mark Dulgerian
Virker meget sympatisk – uden store albuer (ego)
Helt enig. Jeg var ikke helt tilfreds med valget af en defensive end. Men efter at set interviewet med Turner (som virker super glad for at blive valgt af Saints). Så er jeg meget glad for valget. Nu bliver det spænende, at se om Saints går efter en cornerback eller linebacker i anden runde.
Jabril Cox LB from LSU
Kelvin Joseph, CB
Joseph signed with LSU after starring for Scotlandville Magnet High School, twice earning first-team all-state honors as a playmaker on defense and special teams (13 touchdowns on kickoff/punt/interception returns). He played in 11 games on special teams as a true freshman for the Tigers but was suspended for the team’s bowl game for violating team rules. Joseph put his name in the transfer portal and decided to join the Wildcats before the 2019 season. He was forced to redshirt that fall, per NCAA regulations. Joseph started the first nine games of 2020 (25 tackles, four interceptions — one returned for a touchdown — one pass breakup) before opting out of the final two games. — by Chad Reuter
Så fik vi en corner og en linebacker. Så skal vi finde en wide reciever og måske en offensiv G/T?
Ikke en topdraft, men heller ikke ringe
Jeg synes rigtig godt om vores nye QB Ian Book (Fighting Irish)
Meget mere QB end Taysom Hill
Jeg ligger på en 7’er. Jeg forestiller mig at det også har været en noget usikker draft, i forhold til at flere spillere har været ude en sæson, ingen combine ect. Så forhåbentlig sikre valg af Saints.
Jeg syntes også at Book virker spænende (Det gjorde Grayson også i 2015)… og han passer Bill Parcells idealer for at drafte QBs, som Nick Underhill tweetede:
“Ian Book hits all seven of Bill Parcells’ rules for drafting a QB.
Ian Book har et godt CV fra Notre Dame (de 7 dyder) og virker intelligent
Hvis han kan udvise Drew Brees træningsflid/seriøse livsstil kan jeg se Book være starter i 2022
7 er nok rigtigt i nuet – men jeg ser mulighed for mindst en 10’er