My List of Top 10 Linebackers in 2025 Draft [OP updated]

B_doggman47 said

I decided to do the Linebackers due to the fact that Demario is starting to show a little drop-off in his production and speed. Werner just isn't fast enough to go sideline to sideline. I'm tired of seeing our Linebackers getting to edges a little late and making the tackle 3-5 yds. past the line of scrimmage. The Saints need to start seeing what they have in the young LB'ers they've drafted the past few years. That's the reason I believe the Saints need to draft a Linebacker this year, at least by the 3rd round We desperately need that speedy sideline to sideline Linebacker to stop the outside run.

I'm still evaluating and ranking the Linebackers that will be in the 2025 draft. Also looking at who best fits what the Saints defense does.

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Agree with your outlook and looking forward to whatever you put together. My only concern would be "best fits what the Saints defense does." I fully expect a new DC in the offseason, no matter who is HC. I was looking forward to seeing what Joe Woods could do, in the absence of DA calling the defensive shots. But I'm not seeing any "uptick" in the defense, even though it's comparatively healthy(er) than the O.

IMO, Woods ain't cutting it. In all fairness, the D got "old" really quick. Seems like Jordan, Davis, and Mathieu are all slowing down at the same time. And with Lattimore and Adebo gone, 2 new CBs are allowing "catch windows" that Lattimore & Adebo did not allow. Bottom line....all 3 levels have "leaks" and the DC hasn't been able to compensate nor mitigate that....whether by personnel or scheme or strategy. It just isn't getting done.

By all means, put together your analysis, as I'll be eagerly waiting to see your thoughts. But maybe not worry quite as much about "best fits what the Saints defense does", because I expect they'll have a new DC doing something slightly different next season. At least, I hope...