How much of our recent success is due to Jeff Ireland? (1 Viewer)

[wwepatriot]

Came in in 2015.

by 2016 Draft, we got Thomas, Von Bell, Onyemata, and Rankins.

2017 Loaded draft for us, hit on everyone but the 6th rd pick.

2018 We got Davenport and Trequan, as well as Boston Scott in later round that is doing big things else where.

2019 We got CJ and McCoy

2020 looks to be another good draft with Ruiz, Trautman, and Baun.


Theirs certainly more production in the draft since Ireland came around than prior aside from the 06 Draft which was as insane as our 2017.

 

[Shelbywmccarty757]

Idk if just him or combined but we have to keep him

 

[KCWhoDat]

He’s definitely an asset to the Saints. We’ve definitely hit on more draft picks since he’s been here especially defensively.

 

[Eeyore]

The draft has been magnificent since he arrived. The '19 and '20 drafts could have been better but, overall, the Saints have been above average in the draft with him.

 

[UFCSaint]

A lot. He has an eye for defensive talent. It was obvious in Miami. We are fortunate to have him

 

[gavinj]

2017 Loaded draft for us, hit on everyone but the 6th rd pick.

Actually, he hit on that 6th round pick, too

 

[dooce]

They didn’t make him assistant gm for nothing. They know he’s an asset they cannot lose.

 

[SubmarineMike]

Came in in 2015.

by 2016 Draft, we got Thomas, Von Bell, Onyemata, and Rankins.

2017 Loaded draft for us, hit on everyone but the 6th rd pick.

2018 We got Davenport and Trequan, as well as Boston Scott in later round that is doing big things else where.

2019 We got CJ and McCoy

2020 looks to be another good draft with Ruiz, Trautman, and Baun.


Theirs certainly more production in the draft since Ireland came around than prior aside from the 06 Draft which was as insane as our 2017.

In 2016, I remember being killed by injuries by mid-season. Otherwise, I thought we had put together a complete team, and thought we would have been a competitor without the injuries.

 

[gavinj]

He was really frustrating for me to watch kick field goals in college. I’m counting his wonderful work for the Saints as payback for the anxiety he caused me 30 years ago. Sic ‘em Bears!

 

[Mississippi Saints Fan]

I’d say he’s been one of the largest factors to our turnaround. From wasted drafts where we were lucky to land one contributor to drafts where we were getting multiple impact players from day one. The talent difference from 2013 to now is insane. The depth we have now would have been the caliber of most starters then. This guy has been nothing short of incredible here. I hope we don’t lose him.

 

[Eman5805]

Not sure. But I know I hope we have someone working right under him learning everything he knows in case he decides to flip to a bigger offer to be some team's GM.

 

[livefromDC]

He's a big part of it.

 

[meily]

I can guarantee you Payton is as hands on in player and talent evaluation as those hired to those positions.

 

[Brock Meaux]

He's a big part of it, but we also completely overhauled our scouting department when we hired him. They have also contributed a lot to our draft successes.

 

[BensonJr]

Completely agree. I think he is a critical piece of our success that is not talked about as much in the media. We need to ensure we keep him happy as SP does a great job of offensive talent but not so good on the defensive side.