*****TRADE*****
@Mojo Ram trades picks #238 and #252 to @Rambitious1
@Rambitious1 trades pick 218 to @Mojo Ram.
@Mojo Ram trades picks #238 and #252 to @Rambitious1
@Rambitious1 trades pick 218 to @Mojo Ram.
I want my CB back!While we wait here are New Orleans' first 6 rounds.
Pick movement trades included
Thomas Duarte TE (from Miami)
A guy I was after in the draft last year, and I finally get him. The fast, athletic pass-catching TE, will eventually fill the hole left by Jimmy Graham by mid season.
Dante Fowler Jr. EDGE/OLB (from Jacksonville)
Pass rushing has been the Achilles heel of the Saints in recent years. The versatile Fowler could do with a change of scenery to live up to his loft draft selection and moving him around the field, as he was with the Gators, will keep him fresh and hungry.
1a. Traded to the Minnesota Vikings for CB Xavier Rhodes, LB Anthony Barr and QB Teddy Bridgewater
With CB a major need for the Saints in a pass happy division, Rhodes is a tried and tested commodity that instantly changes the secondary for the Saints and is named a team captain.
Pro-bowl linebacker Barr strengthens another in-need unit on the Saints D and will be looking for a new lease of life after a ‘statistically’ poor outing in 2016.
Bridgewater, will slide in at QB #2 behind the ultimate pro Brees, giving him plenty of time to get over any injuries that he’s carrying and allowing him to perfect his game mechanics and learn from one of the best in the game.
1b. John Ross, WR, Washington
With the loss of Brandin Cooks to the Pats, the Saints instantly fill that gap ‘quickly’ with Ross, officially the fastest WR in the game. Along with Thomas, Ginn Jr, Snead, Duarte and Fleener – Brees’ options to spread the ball just got better.
2. Jordan Willis, DE/OLB, Kansas State
Again, a huge boost to the needy pass-rush at New Orleans, Willis was quietly one of the most productive DE’s in the country. His speed, power and strength will see him work opposite Cameron Jordan, but will mix it up at OLB with Fowler. Let’s just say that QBs better be wary of our pass rush now.
3. Marcus Williams, S, Utah
My steal of the draft, Marcus Williams is one of the most underrated defensive prospects in this draft class. Williams is a ridiculously dynamic ball-hawk of an athlete. Williams is an immediate starter who will significantly help New Orleans pass defense, particularly on throws down the field, an area in which the team struggled last season.
4. Corn Elder, CB, Miami (FL)
The small & fierce former Running Back Elder has been highlighted as one of the most aggressive, tough, instinctive, tenacious, hard-hitting defensive backs in the Draft. Elder is like a scrappy junkyard dog of a player and never gives up – don’t be surprised to see him in an outside/slot corner/safety role for the Saints – he’ll also be used for return duties with Ginn Jr.
5. No Selection
6.1 Brandon Wilson, CB, Houston
Another versatile RB convert that's transitioning to CB. Wilson is an explosive athlete who could be considered on either side of the ball as a defensive back or a running back. A serious playmaker in all three phases of the game: offense, defense and special teams. His ceiling as a pro is high.
6.2 David Godchaux, DT, LSU
The disruptive tackle has the tools to play all over the defensive line for the Saints. His fast first-step and athleticism makes him scheme-versatile. The 6'4", 300-pound three-year starter for LSU tallied 18 tackles for losses and 11.5 sacks while playing mostly as a defensive tackle, he’d slide in next to Rankins and comfortably fill the void left by Fairley.
Note: The Saints D has been rather lacklustre in recent seasons, losing them games, opposite a dynamic offense led by Drew Brees. This season the D will undergo a massive transformation with speed and positional flexibility, playing a key role. There has been no secret that we've been looking at improving the Pass-rush and our DBs - and I believe that through the first 6 rounds and the draft-day trades we've accomplished that with a mix of veteran help and rookies.
I sure hope not! I was figuring Tomorrow will possibly be a slow day because it's Easter Sunday, But we don't need two slow days in a row at this point in time!!Damnit. Corbin hasn't been on, going on 2 days straight. This could be a blown day.
First of all, I believe that you're wrong that it doesn't happen during real drafts because it does. Not to the extent that we've done it here but as @DaveFan'51 mentioned, we don't have an off-season here. Real team GMs get that done, for the most part, before the draft takes place. They trade 4th round picks for former 1st round LBs like the Rams did. They trade whole drafts for one RB. Not like real life?Ridiculous statement when you consider the big picture. IMO. Not that you said that but you know what I mean.
I could say a lot more but I'm not that invested in the future of this mock and my opinion is really irrelevant anyway. Good luck finding posters who want to adhere to the strict rules you guys are throwing around as possibilities to take care of nonexistent problems that have almost no impact on the rest of the GMs. We have/had exactly 32 posters who wanted to participate and one who reluctantly agreed to be a backup. Subtract just two of those and we wouldn't be having this conversation.
What I see in these trades is a group of GMs who have really bought into making their teams better whether it's solely through the draft or through player trades. The passion some of our guys show for teams that were given to them randomly is amazing to me. :shocking: In a good way. Makes me proud to have been a member here. The trade, mentioned in this thread already, that only involved one actual pick (#196) is a prime example. I see a tremendous amount of passion and diligence not craziness. Who here is even qualified to make judgments about a trade between two teams that they haven't researched and who are both in agreement that the trade is a good one? I'd say no one. We have a few posters who could do that but that would be a daunting task that no one is willing to do. The only alternative is to ban player trades completely and then where is the "realism" people are talking about when you consider that we only have 1 month to do what real GMs have all year to accomplish?
Turns out I ignored my own statement about not commenting further.I'll stop now.
Keep reading, Dagonet, my Old friend! You have 73 more pages of a Fun read ahead of you!! and more to come!!Just an observer here (and btw have loved this thread, good job guys), but I seem to recall a certain Mike Ditka when Coach/GM of the Saints trading his entire draft for Ricky Williams. Sorry if this has been posted but I'm still on page 54. :cheers:
That would be the one I was referring too.Dagonet remembering the day:
I seem to recall a certain Mike Ditka when Coach/GM of the Saints trading his entire draft for Ricky Williams.
The GREEEEEEAT ONE HAS RETURNED TO RAMS ON DEMAND!!!Damnit. Corbin hasn't been on, going on 2 days straight. This could be a blown day.
Nice pick Corbin! He could have easily gone in the 5th round!!The New York Giants select TE Eric Saubert Drake with the 207th pick.
@Jorgeh0605 Your on the clock!
@Memento Your on deck dude
Sorry gents didn't expect you motivated dudes to get through a whole round before I got back to humanity! lol Freaking pressure took my TE! Lol
This ^^ is especially true when you consider the fact, I have AT LEAST 8 or 9 Players, on my Board, that could have gone in the 5th round or before!!! You GM's better hurry-up and grab them before it's too late!!11 more picks and the 6th round is done. C'mon guys! U CAN DO IT!!!!!!!
The New York Giants select TE Eric Saubert Drake with the 207th pick.
@Jorgeh0605 Your on the clock!
@Memento Your on deck dude
Sorry gents didn't expect you motivated dudes to get through a whole round before I got back to humanity! lol Freaking @PressureD41 took my TE! Lol
This ^^ is especially true when you consider the fact, I have AT LEAST 8 or 9 Players, on my Board, that could have gone in the 5th round or before!!! You GM's better hurry-up and grab them before it's too late!!![]()