I dont get the BPA

This is a really great thread, with a LOT of good observations. I think that cornerback and quarterback have very steep learning curves. Therefore, teams like Green Bay and New Orleans can afford using a high pick on a QB to groom for the future. That's what GB tried to do, but it backfired because Favre continued to play at a very high level. The Saints' situation differs in that the backup QB is older, so they should continue to look for a future starter, who could be Tyler Palko, I'm not convinced that Palko is the long-term answer but could be wrong.

Cornerback is different. These days, you need two legitimate starters. With McKenzie's injury, the Saints currently have ZERO legitimate CB starters IMHO. Rookie CB's get picked on unmercifully. Therefore, the Saints need to go after at least one if not two CB in free agency. :dedhrse: A lot depends on Usama Young, who may be called on to start next year. Do you take the BPA in the draft if the BPA is a CB? IMHO it depends on which round. Round 1 CB's are a risk because they usually don't produce in the first year except touchdown passes by the opposition.

The Saints' situation is complex. The defense is pretty awful and needs help at DT, LB, and CB. Yet, it may be that a safety might be their best defensive option in the first round. I would take the safety. If the BPA ar Round 10 is a terrific offensive player, I wouldn't exclude the possibility.