dapperdan
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Of the potential free agent DT's, it's expected that the top DT, Albert Haynesworth of the Titans, will get franchised. Next in the pecking order of free agent DT's is Corey Williams of the Packers. Williams would be a very nice addition, but given the lack of overall DT talent in free agency and the high demand for the position, especially after the Giants win in the Superbowl, there is going to be substantial competition for Williams. Not saying that the Saints can't, or won't, sign Williams, but there will be fierce competition for Williams. Maybe 8-10 teams vying for his services, which means that there'd be about an 85% or better chance that the Saints won't sign Williams.
So, on the next level, who should the Saints look at...I would throw the name of Issac Sopoaga into the ring.
Here's the reason why. Sopoaga is one of the strongest players in the NFL. But, imo, he has been miscast as a 3-4 NT. The guy is athletic for his size and strength. He's got more to offer than just being a 2-gap DT or 3-4 NT. His play improved significantly this past year for the 49ers, playing mostly as a NT, but also shifting out to LDE on occassion to spell Bryant Young. Frankly, Sopoaga would make a very nice 4-3 DT, and imo, would make a very nice addition to the Saints defensive line.
So, on the next level, who should the Saints look at...I would throw the name of Issac Sopoaga into the ring.
Here's the reason why. Sopoaga is one of the strongest players in the NFL. But, imo, he has been miscast as a 3-4 NT. The guy is athletic for his size and strength. He's got more to offer than just being a 2-gap DT or 3-4 NT. His play improved significantly this past year for the 49ers, playing mostly as a NT, but also shifting out to LDE on occassion to spell Bryant Young. Frankly, Sopoaga would make a very nice 4-3 DT, and imo, would make a very nice addition to the Saints defensive line.