RESIGN
(my resignings are prettymuch the same as Droopy's)
David Patten - Provided veteran guidance for our younger guys, and had a great year with the Saints. He's worth re-signing.
Billy Miller - He outplayed Eric Johnson and earned his starting spot. Very fast TE, and a good blocker.
Jonathan Goodwin - Provides depth at O-Line, and can hopefully crack the starting lineup this year.
Terrance Copper - Solid special teamer and shows good hands when he has a chance
Brian Young - Strong guy at DT and could get to the QB good, and provides depth and helps the rotation
FA
Corey Williams, DT
Packers aren't expected to re-sign him seeing as they have plenty of young blood at DT, and since Haynesworth will probably be re-signed or tagged, saints snag up the best DT on the market.
Calvin Pace, OLB
Pace is a solid linebacker who could easily beat out Shanle for the starting spot, and will help strengthen the weak defense of the Saints.
Chris Clemons, DE
Clemons is a solid 3rd down pass rusher who will help get the Saints defense off the field on 3rd and long, a problem they greatly struggled with this year.
Randall Gay, CB
Gay is a solid corner who could take over the starting spot if McKenzie doesn't come back. He is a great man cover guy, and he's a definite upgrade over anybody we have right now, excluding McKenzie.
Andre Davis, WR
Davis is a speedy, sure handed receiver who can take over Devery's old role, and he is also a threat on special teams, which the Saints are lacking.
DRAFT
1) Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
McKelvin is one of the top corners in this draft, if not the best. He has great man cover skills, speed, and is also a threat in the return game. He rarely blows coverage and has great ball instincts.
2) Jarod Mayo, ILB, Tennessee
Mayo is a sure tackler who has great speed and is good in coverage as well. He has made a recent change from OLB to ILB and he was amazing at his new position. He could be an instant starter if he can outplay our current starting lineup, which shouldn't be difficult.
3) Marcus Griffin, FS, Texas
Griffin will battle Bullocks and Kaesviharn for the starting spot, and I think he will make it. Has good speed and awareness, and can make a tackle in the open field, with the speed to run down some of the fastest receivers and running backs. He is also very good in coverage.
4) DJ Hall, WR, Alabama
Hall slips in the draft into the early 4th and Sean Payton can't resist. DJ Hall is fast with great hands who can find the holes in zone coverage, and break away from man coverage. He will help strengthen the WR corps of the Saints, and improve the potent offense.
5)Chris Harrington, DE, Texas A&M
Harrington is a strong guy who is a sure tackler, and will help keep the rotation in the D-Line rested and could easily develop into a starter in later years.
6)Preda Sosa, OT, Rutgers
Sosa is a solid blocker who will help provide depth at O-Line. He is a solid run blocker but excels in pass protection.
7)Kevin O'Connell, QB, San Diego State
Someone to compete for backup and provide depth
08 STARTING LINEUP
Offense
QB: Drew Brees
HB: Deuce McAllister, Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas
FB:Mike Karney
WR:Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Andre Davis, DJ Hall, David Patten
RT:Jon Stinchcomb
RG:Jahri Evans
C:Jonathan Goodwin
LG:Jamar Jesbit
LT:Jammal Brown
Defense
RE:Will Smith
DT:Corey Williams, Brian Young, Hollis Thomas
LE:Charles Grant / swap with Chris Clemons on 3rd downs
ROLB:Calvin Pace
MLB:Jerod Mayo
LOLB:Scott Fujita
CB: Randall Gay, Leodis McKlevin (Assuming MM doesn't come back 100%)
FS: Marcus Griffin
SS:Roman Harper
(my resignings are prettymuch the same as Droopy's)
David Patten - Provided veteran guidance for our younger guys, and had a great year with the Saints. He's worth re-signing.
Billy Miller - He outplayed Eric Johnson and earned his starting spot. Very fast TE, and a good blocker.
Jonathan Goodwin - Provides depth at O-Line, and can hopefully crack the starting lineup this year.
Terrance Copper - Solid special teamer and shows good hands when he has a chance
Brian Young - Strong guy at DT and could get to the QB good, and provides depth and helps the rotation
FA
Corey Williams, DT
Packers aren't expected to re-sign him seeing as they have plenty of young blood at DT, and since Haynesworth will probably be re-signed or tagged, saints snag up the best DT on the market.
Calvin Pace, OLB
Pace is a solid linebacker who could easily beat out Shanle for the starting spot, and will help strengthen the weak defense of the Saints.
Chris Clemons, DE
Clemons is a solid 3rd down pass rusher who will help get the Saints defense off the field on 3rd and long, a problem they greatly struggled with this year.
Randall Gay, CB
Gay is a solid corner who could take over the starting spot if McKenzie doesn't come back. He is a great man cover guy, and he's a definite upgrade over anybody we have right now, excluding McKenzie.
Andre Davis, WR
Davis is a speedy, sure handed receiver who can take over Devery's old role, and he is also a threat on special teams, which the Saints are lacking.
DRAFT
1) Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
McKelvin is one of the top corners in this draft, if not the best. He has great man cover skills, speed, and is also a threat in the return game. He rarely blows coverage and has great ball instincts.
2) Jarod Mayo, ILB, Tennessee
Mayo is a sure tackler who has great speed and is good in coverage as well. He has made a recent change from OLB to ILB and he was amazing at his new position. He could be an instant starter if he can outplay our current starting lineup, which shouldn't be difficult.
3) Marcus Griffin, FS, Texas
Griffin will battle Bullocks and Kaesviharn for the starting spot, and I think he will make it. Has good speed and awareness, and can make a tackle in the open field, with the speed to run down some of the fastest receivers and running backs. He is also very good in coverage.
4) DJ Hall, WR, Alabama
Hall slips in the draft into the early 4th and Sean Payton can't resist. DJ Hall is fast with great hands who can find the holes in zone coverage, and break away from man coverage. He will help strengthen the WR corps of the Saints, and improve the potent offense.
5)Chris Harrington, DE, Texas A&M
Harrington is a strong guy who is a sure tackler, and will help keep the rotation in the D-Line rested and could easily develop into a starter in later years.
6)Preda Sosa, OT, Rutgers
Sosa is a solid blocker who will help provide depth at O-Line. He is a solid run blocker but excels in pass protection.
7)Kevin O'Connell, QB, San Diego State
Someone to compete for backup and provide depth
08 STARTING LINEUP
Offense
QB: Drew Brees
HB: Deuce McAllister, Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas
FB:Mike Karney
WR:Marques Colston, Robert Meachem, Andre Davis, DJ Hall, David Patten
RT:Jon Stinchcomb
RG:Jahri Evans
C:Jonathan Goodwin
LG:Jamar Jesbit
LT:Jammal Brown
Defense
RE:Will Smith
DT:Corey Williams, Brian Young, Hollis Thomas
LE:Charles Grant / swap with Chris Clemons on 3rd downs
ROLB:Calvin Pace
MLB:Jerod Mayo
LOLB:Scott Fujita
CB: Randall Gay, Leodis McKlevin (Assuming MM doesn't come back 100%)
FS: Marcus Griffin
SS:Roman Harper
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