ike barn87987 1,771 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 The Saints have definitely drafted a lot of O Linemen in the first round. The Titans have drafted a few early as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if Fontenot and Smitty go OL early. booty-mane, Falcon from E, PutMeInCoach and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cole World 6,149 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 His play calling will help the OL red falcon, Ergo Proxy, Summerhill and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvinthemartian 5,418 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I don’t think this will happen and I don’t think it should happen but if we drafted Penei Sewell I would not be mad at them. He will be a book end rock solid tackle for somebody for years. If it’s us that would be ok. mtldirtybird and JohnnyFranchise 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romfal 11,725 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 we only need a LG as of right now, you can get one in the 3rd or later Tim Mazetti and Godzilla1985 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvinthemartian 5,418 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 minutes ago, Romfal said: we only need a LG as of right now, you can get one in the 3rd or later True. But a dominant blind side tackle wouldn’t be a bad thing either. Ezekiel 25:17, Ergo Proxy and The Great American 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romfal 11,725 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 4 minutes ago, marvinthemartian said: True. But a dominant blind side tackle wouldn’t be a bad thing either. and what do you do with Matthews? not exactly easy to get out of his contract Tim Mazetti 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD-FalconFan13 3,505 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 4 hours ago, Romfal said: and what do you do with Matthews? not exactly easy to get out of his contract I swear Matthews is so overrated around here. You can make a good argument that he cost us the SB with that penalty that knocked us out of FG range and threw our drive off timing. And he always seems to have a missed block or penalty at the absolute worst time possible. If Sewell is there I'd absolutely take him and either move Matthew to LG or ship him somewhere else. vitaman, Kaptain Krazy, Falconsailorman and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenn.junior 901 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 hours ago, MD-FalconFan13 said: I swear Matthews is so overrated around here. You can make a good argument that he cost us the SB with that penalty that knocked us out of FG range and threw our drive off timing. And he always seems to have a missed block or penalty at the absolute worst time possible. If Sewell is there I'd absolutely take him and either move Matthew to LG or ship him somewhere else. Sewell is not going to be there either the jets or dolphins will take him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ike barn87987 1,771 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Somebody is thinking just like me with my favorite OLineman in the draft. Falcons Rashawn Slater OT, Northwestern Okay, everybody calm down. Here’s what I’ve got. I’ve got Daniel Jeremiah, who’s a great barometer for the league, ranking Slater above Penei Sewell. I’ve got Lance Zierlein, another league barometer, agreeing with him. I’ve got Matt Miller, who’s always well-sourced, saying multiple scouting directors and area scouts prefer Slater to Sewell. So I’m thinking there’s a good chance that Slater goes ahead of Sewell come draft day. That’s not how I have them stacked on my board—though I love both—but that could be how this goes. The new Atlanta GM looks to be Terry Fontenot, who comes from the New Orleans tree. That Saints front office has drafted a trench player in the first round of five of their last six drafts—and in 2019, when they didn’t have a first-round pick, they took Erik McCoy in the second. Four of those trench picks have been offensive linemen, as New Orleans poured talent into a seemingly solid offensive line, and to their benefit—they have a top-three OL in the league. Atlanta attacked OL heavily in the 2019 NFL Draft, bringing in Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary with first-round picks. McGary hasn’t been great, Alex Mack is likely leaving in free agency, Jake Matthews can be improved upon, and left guard could still use a starter. Slater is a great fit for all of those issues: he has guard/tackle versatility, so he can fight for multiple jobs in camp, and is a high-quality run blocker in space for the Arthur Smith run-heavy approach. Ergo Proxy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UnrealfalcoN 4,179 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 hours ago, MD-FalconFan13 said: I swear Matthews is so overrated around here. You can make a good argument that he cost us the SB with that penalty that knocked us out of FG range and threw our drive off timing. And he always seems to have a missed block or penalty at the absolute worst time possible. If Sewell is there I'd absolutely take him and either move Matthew to LG or ship him somewhere else. Mathews is wayy to weak to be our LG. I don't mind grabbing a dominant LT at all and letting him start at LG for the first season. Boot Mathews next year and get way tougher out front Quote Link to post Share on other sites
celtiksage 2,742 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I've also read Fontenot has taken a CB in the 3rd or later rounds in 1/3 of the drafts he's participated in. If we go OL I hope we trade back to do it. JohnnyFranchise 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmo_dlo 2,499 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 You guys are reading too much into this - neither of those guys had the final say on their draft, not even the second voice. Da_Truth, JohnnyFranchise, ZoneOne01 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ATLskinjob 1,026 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, ike barn87987 said: Somebody is thinking just like me with my favorite OLineman in the draft. Falcons Rashawn Slater OT, Northwestern Okay, everybody calm down. Here’s what I’ve got. I’ve got Daniel Jeremiah, who’s a great barometer for the league, ranking Slater above Penei Sewell. I’ve got Lance Zierlein, another league barometer, agreeing with him. I’ve got Matt Miller, who’s always well-sourced, saying multiple scouting directors and area scouts prefer Slater to Sewell. So I’m thinking there’s a good chance that Slater goes ahead of Sewell come draft day. That’s not how I have them stacked on my board—though I love both—but that could be how this goes. The new Atlanta GM looks to be Terry Fontenot, who comes from the New Orleans tree. That Saints front office has drafted a trench player in the first round of five of their last six drafts—and in 2019, when they didn’t have a first-round pick, they took Erik McCoy in the second. Four of those trench picks have been offensive linemen, as New Orleans poured talent into a seemingly solid offensive line, and to their benefit—they have a top-three OL in the league. Atlanta attacked OL heavily in the 2019 NFL Draft, bringing in Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary with first-round picks. McGary hasn’t been great, Alex Mack is likely leaving in free agency, Jake Matthews can be improved upon, and left guard could still use a starter. Slater is a great fit for all of those issues: he has guard/tackle versatility, so he can fight for multiple jobs in camp, and is a high-quality run blocker in space for the Arthur Smith run-heavy approach. Wow I didn't realize they spent all of their first round picks on linemen. No surprise that team has been so dominant the last few years. I hope Fontenot brings that philosophy with him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ezekiel 25:17 17,650 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 10 hours ago, marvinthemartian said: True. But a dominant blind side tackle wouldn’t be a bad thing either. Yeah, I have been saying for years that when we upgrade from Matthews we will have a great OL and Sewell would be that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red falcon 4,968 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Im all for building the trenches. I just feel we invested so much 2 years ago in Linstrom and McGary. The entire offensive line doesn't neet to be from the 1st round. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Doktor 8,366 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 There's sound football at work. You build trenches, out. Its always been that way. The entire point of football is the line of scrimmage. JohnnyFranchise and Tim Mazetti 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconFanSince1969 15,618 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 4 minutes ago, red falcon said: Im all for building the trenches. I just feel we invested so much 2 years ago in Linstrom and McGary. The entire offensive line doesn't neet to be from the 1st round. We have spent 4 first rounders on offensive linemen since 1993. 4... Herr Doktor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyFranchise 2,641 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 22 minutes ago, dmo_dlo said: You guys are reading too much into this - neither of those guys had the final say on their draft, not even the second voice. ^^^that. possibly smith had 2 cents into tennessee's drafts (like, offensive needs), but GM and Vrabel were making those decisions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyFranchise 2,641 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 nothing would surprise me draft-wise at this point, but our o-line should be drastically improved with smith's scheme and play-calling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconFanSince1969 15,618 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 5 minutes ago, FalconFanSince1969 said: We have spent 4 first rounders on offensive linemen since 1993. 4... To build on this.. the saints have used 3 1st rounders on offensive linemen since 2015....and Falcons fans wonder why their team is consistent and ours isn't? Herr Doktor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
insight 1,921 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I thought Fontenot handled pro scouting and free agent acquisitions with the Saints. I haven't heard he was responsible for putting together their draft board. Seems like a reach assuming he will draft just like Loomis, TD was nothing like Belichick. ZoneOne01 and 1989Fan 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1989Fan 16,109 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 35 minutes ago, FalconFanSince1969 said: To build on this.. the saints have used 3 1st rounders on offensive linemen since 2015....and Falcons fans wonder why their team is consistent and ours isn't? We have drafted 3 1st round OLman since 2014...so right on par. Ergo Proxy and Dr Long Shot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red falcon 4,968 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 48 minutes ago, FalconFanSince1969 said: We have spent 4 first rounders on offensive linemen since 1993. 4... This is true but these picks were recent so it is trending exponentially in the direction you want already. There are only 5 positions on the offensive line, we drafted 3 first rounds on it. Filled the others 2 with free agent 1st rounders. Ergo Proxy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red falcon 4,968 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 44 minutes ago, FalconFanSince1969 said: To build on this.. the saints have used 3 1st rounders on offensive linemen since 2015....and Falcons fans wonder why their team is consistent and ours isn't? Eh thats not the entire picture though. Play calling and the defensive side of the ball factor in also. They found kamara to run behind that line along with murray. They actually have a scheme and a competent coaching staff. We didnt. I would argue matt would have played better for them than brees has the past couple of years. There is more to it. Ergo Proxy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PointSwayzee 831 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) 57 minutes ago, FalconFanSince1969 said: To build on this.. the saints have used 3 1st rounders on offensive linemen since 2015....and Falcons fans wonder why their team is consistent and ours isn't? So have we, and actually used higher picks. Sorry had to edit because I see you used 2015 to set the agenda...Matthews was #6 in the 14' draft. Edited January 18 by PointSwayzee red falcon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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