2013 Saints draft needs: Defense, defense, defense
Drew Brees isn't going anywhere, but there isn't anyone behind him. Literally … no one. Chase Daniel is an unrestricted free agent and the Saints should bring him back. But the team has little money to spend to fend off suitors and, well, there are suitors. The Saints can't afford to have a rookie backing up Brees, but they'll need to find one on Day 3 to do just that.
Landry Jones piled up huge numbers in the no-huddle offense at Oklahoma the past four years, but against good opponents, he struggled mightily. Colby Cameron is not a physical marvel, but he ran Tony Franklin's offense to a 'T' at Louisiana Tech, throwing the ball all over the yard. Sean Renfree is a developmental project who learned under well-respected quarterback guru David Cutcliffe at Duke. If there is one certainty this offseason, it's that the Saints won't draft a running back. They have five guys who can ably carry the football, including 2011 first-rounder Mark Ingram, and there's no reason to add another at this point. For years, Brees has thrown to one of the deepest and most dynamic receiving corps in the NFL. But, that group's depth has eroded over the past two seasons. Robert Meachem took his talents to San diego authentic nfl jerseys last year as an unrestricted free agent. Deep threat Devery Henderson is an unrestricted free agent this season. Now, don't weep for Brees and the Saints; Lance Moore, Marques Colston and tight end Jimmy Graham all return. That said, the team needs depth and a young receiver that has the potential to eventually become one of Brees' top two or three targets in the future.
Aaron Mellette reminds many of former Appalachian State star and current Ram Brian Quick. He's a smooth route runner who can catch the ball in every area of the field. Connor Vernon is one of the most skilled receivers in this draft. He does things to get open that you can't coach, but doesn't have blazing speed. Lanear Sampson was overshadowed by Terrance Williams, but can be explosive after the catch. immy Graham is one of the best tight ends in the league, but there is little on the depth chart behind him. There are a couple of potential in-line guys in later rounds of the draft, which matches when the Saints should be looking for a complementary tight end on draft weekend. Williams is the best run-blocking tight end in this class, even though he didn't get an invite to authentic jerseys china the combine. Given his blocking acumen, Michael Williams provides tremendous value for a team that can't afford to sign a free agent to perform that task. Justice Cunningham is not quite as good a blocker, but he'll mix it up physically and is worth a look in the seventh round.
Landry Jones piled up huge numbers in the no-huddle offense at Oklahoma the past four years, but against good opponents, he struggled mightily. Colby Cameron is not a physical marvel, but he ran Tony Franklin's offense to a 'T' at Louisiana Tech, throwing the ball all over the yard. Sean Renfree is a developmental project who learned under well-respected quarterback guru David Cutcliffe at Duke. If there is one certainty this offseason, it's that the Saints won't draft a running back. They have five guys who can ably carry the football, including 2011 first-rounder Mark Ingram, and there's no reason to add another at this point. For years, Brees has thrown to one of the deepest and most dynamic receiving corps in the NFL. But, that group's depth has eroded over the past two seasons. Robert Meachem took his talents to San diego authentic nfl jerseys last year as an unrestricted free agent. Deep threat Devery Henderson is an unrestricted free agent this season. Now, don't weep for Brees and the Saints; Lance Moore, Marques Colston and tight end Jimmy Graham all return. That said, the team needs depth and a young receiver that has the potential to eventually become one of Brees' top two or three targets in the future.
Aaron Mellette reminds many of former Appalachian State star and current Ram Brian Quick. He's a smooth route runner who can catch the ball in every area of the field. Connor Vernon is one of the most skilled receivers in this draft. He does things to get open that you can't coach, but doesn't have blazing speed. Lanear Sampson was overshadowed by Terrance Williams, but can be explosive after the catch. immy Graham is one of the best tight ends in the league, but there is little on the depth chart behind him. There are a couple of potential in-line guys in later rounds of the draft, which matches when the Saints should be looking for a complementary tight end on draft weekend. Williams is the best run-blocking tight end in this class, even though he didn't get an invite to authentic jerseys china the combine. Given his blocking acumen, Michael Williams provides tremendous value for a team that can't afford to sign a free agent to perform that task. Justice Cunningham is not quite as good a blocker, but he'll mix it up physically and is worth a look in the seventh round.
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