This is A Great Draft for the Saints - all 7 picks

Too early, sure. I don't disagree. But this is draft day, comparing to past drafts is kinda natural. We look at the potential and see how that maps out in a perfect world.

in 2017 there were lots of people being real pissy about that draft at the time, especially Kamara. It ended up being one of the best draft classes by a single team in NFL history. All players drafted ended up contributing in the NFL in a noticeable way, both Defensive and Offensive ROYs, and multiple starters early.

Looking at this year, there are some similarities. two defensive players in the first two rounds that will have a chance to contribute enough to be in ROY consideration, a RB that has the toll set to make noise THIS year especially with a Kamara facing a long suspension that could get som ROY looks... and players that are less projects and more likely viable depth to make the roster.

There is real similarities between both drafts. It is highly unlikely we reach that level of success with this class, its almost impossible for ANY team to draft as well as we did in 2017... but its not absurd to have that conversation today of all days.
I think all I’m asking for, and not getting a legitimate answer on, is what makes some people feel like this draft stacks up even close to that level? Sure there is promise and hope - but I think even after 2017 it felt more palpable because the prospects just seemed better and a lot less risky.