**Official 2017 NFL Draft - Day 2 Thread - No Twitter Spoilers** (1 Viewer)

[DSnfla]

Considering QB's will have all day to throw it against us we'll need to field all DB's.

You do understand that if the WR is covered longer it makes it easier for the pass rush to get to him . If the QB gets the pass off in under 3 sec , no pass rush in the league will get to him

 

[Abita Bengal]

Changed the channel after the idiots at NFL ignored our pick.

The dudes on the NFL.com live stream loved the pick.

 

[Saint_Ward]

Lord, hurry up NFL... twitter has already announced LA Ram's and Chicago's picks...

 

[clintjr23]

<section> Overview

Utah's secret to football success has been their coaches' ability to find three-star recruits out of California to make the trip to Salt Lake City. Williams, a Corona native, continued that trend and contributed immediately, starting six times as a true freshman (59 tackles, INT, two forced fumbles.) In 2015, he started every game, garnering first-team all-conference (66 tackles, five INT, five pass breakups), and academic all-conference honors (4.0 high school GPA). Williams missed time in 2016 with an injury but still was named second-team All-Pac-12 with 64 tackles, five interceptions and three pass breakups.
</section> Analysis

<article> Strengths

Athletic and instinctive from high safety. Easy hips with smooth feet in his backpedal. Able to play from deep positioning and still make plays on the ball. Good recognition of quarterback&#146;s intentions gives him a head-start on the throw. Has desired open-field speed to close from hash to sideline. Former basketball player and high-jumper with the leaping ability and timing to win the 50-50 throws. Posted 10 interceptions against 44 targets over last two seasons. Productive tackler and careful finisher. Steps downhill against the run. Leverages ball carriers to the sideline and rarely lets him cross back over into middle of the field. Gathers feet and widens out to unfurl a wider tackling net. </article> <article> Weaknesses

Needs to add some muscle on his slim frame. More of a finesses safety than hitter. Takes the worst of it in one-on-one tackles. Can be dragged along for additional yardage. Plays with a hitch in his transition from backpedal. Occasionally follows quarterback's eyes too carefully and can be manipulated. </article> <article> Draft Projection

Rounds 2-3 </article> <article> NFL Comparison

Justin Simmons </article> <article> Bottom Line

Ball-hawking free safety who has outstanding ball skills and has shown a propensity for causing turnovers. He can play from a high centerfield spot and utilizes his instincts to swoop down and challenge throws. He's able to get running backs down, but he&#146;s not physical enough to be a combination safety. NFL teams love defensive backs with athletic traits, instincts and ball skills. If he works out well before the draft, he should move up team boards.

Marcus Williams Draft Profile
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[bernnjulie]

Who are we going to have to trade in front of to go get mixon?

 

[Saint_Ward]

LA Rams select Gerald Everett. TE

 

[WallyBB]

You do understand that if the WR is covered longer it makes it easier for the pass rush to get to him . If the QB gets the pass off in under 3 sec , no pass rush in the league will get to him

THIS!

Honestly, our defensive failure is not wholly centered around not having an elite pass rusher.

 

[livefromDC]

None of our picks are reaches. What?

Sorry, that was my point. I wasn't clear. Every year I try to warn the board that we're going to go BPA, but every year the board clamors for us to reach for perceived needs.

 

[guillermo]

I wanted Jones first, Kamari second, Willis third.

I like Williams but I wasn't considering him because of Von Bell and thinking the 3 safety set is more a necessity since the lack of talent at linebacker.

But the way Carolina and Tampa are drafting, plus the falcons, you need as much help possible in the back.

 

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[DSnfla]

You do understand the best CB in the league get picked apart by the worst Wr if a Qb has all day to throw

You do understand that if the if the QB throws to an open WR in under 3 sec no pass rush will ever get to him . Better coverage = more time to get to the QB . How many times if the QB held the ball just a 1/2 sec later we would have gotten to him

 

[Merl]

Getting real tired of this constant debate between pass rusher and DB. That FACT is that neither is effective without the other doing their JOB!It is obvious that the scouting and coaching staff believes that the value available win the Saints pick is on the board points to the DB's side. I will trust their judgement over some random fan any and every day.

 

[Rdanderson91]

Is this dude drunk?

 

[livefromDC]

He is saying we didn't reach.. i think

That's exactly what I was saying. Thank you. Eman must not be familiar with my post history. I think I'm pretty vocal, but then again....we all are

 

[TheSaints7]

Getting real tired of this constant debate between pass rusher and DB. That FACT is that neither is effective without the other doing their JOB!It is obvious that the scouting and coaching staff believes that the value available win the Saints pick is on the board points to the DB's side. I will trust their judgement over some random fan any and every day.

Well it's their judgement which has led to 3 consecutive 7-9 seasons.. so. It's not exactly like we have a great reputation regarding Defense.