What’s our plan at Wide Receiver?

[Lansdowne]

I was caught off guard when he started getting a lot of hype during his draft season

Yeah Watson got a big boost from his performance at the Senior Bowl. He was under the radar a bit as a late declare who played at a Division 1 FCS school (the subdivision below FBS). He flashed some big time WR1 potential in the second half of his rookie season, but has failed to put it together in the two seasons since then. He is probably just a more injury-prone Marquez Valdes-Scantling type.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

So at this point I see one of three possibilities:

1. We are waiting for the price to come down on one of the remaining over-the-hill free agent WRs
2. We are done for now until the draft and will maybe re-evaluate trades after
3. We are currently working on a trade for someone like Aiyuk

What does everyone think? I suspect 2.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

****! Just saw the tee news. So guess aiyuk is the last trade option for now.

Olave might become available if the saints take mcmillan but hes a risk with the concussions.

Not looking good at all on the wr front unless hunter falls to us or we can land a 2nd tier guy that hits and we all know how that story has gone here in rd 2.

 

[Real fan 02]

Possibly also Hooper, Davis, Spillane, and Landry. Williams could be, if his performance in the coming season validates the deal he got based on his stepping up a level last season.

Agreed. Landry I'll say this.. guy came in off vacation with his family.. came into the facility to meet the coaching staff and front office people in person when signing his deal. I have a cousin in Nashville who's a big Titans fan. He was telling me how good a guy Landry I'd especially in the community. Spillane love his game he's a heat seeking missile...Williams is a beast.. can stuff the run and rush the passer. Davis is a long, physical, press man corner who the defense hasn't had since Brandon browner.

 

[Real fan 02]

Despite coaching changes, Chase Young's desire to return to New Orleans never wavered

Chase Young wanted to return to the Saints for three big reasons, and the offseason upheaval couldn't change that

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Thanks LTD.... I'd like at least one more edge rusher... I'm thinking most of our pressures will be up the middle like Vrabel's Defense was in Tennessee. I'd like another veteran edge rusher

 

[Real fan 02]

The key really is lack of weakness. A team that has no below average players in starter or key reserve roles will win a lot of games.

When you build a house you typically start with the foundation.

 

[Patsfan1645]

When you build a house you typically start with the foundation.

No No No......When you build a house you have to start with wide receivers every general contractor knows that

 

[Real fan 02]

No No No......When you build a house you have to start with wide receivers every general contractor knows that

No wonder the foundation at 1 patriots place has cracks in the foundation.. they haven't been able to hire any WRs..

 

[Patsfan1645]

No wonder the foundation at 1 patriots place has cracks in the foundation.. they haven't been able to hire any WRs..

Or they didn't re-enforce the concrete with rebar but its probably the lack of wide receivers.

 

[Real fan 02]

Or they didn't re-enforce the concrete with rebar but its probably the lack of wide receivers.

It is, what it is.. I no longer work there.. I'm on to better things..

 

[mike_usagisan]

So at this point I see one of three possibilities:

1. We are waiting for the price to come down on one of the remaining over-the-hill free agent WRs
2. We are done for now until the draft and will maybe re-evaluate trades after
3. We are currently working on a trade for someone like Aiyuk

What does everyone think? I suspect 2.

I think you're right and it's 2, but they may also have enough talks with the 49ers on 3 that they can make the trade with the 49ers during the trade if they want.

 

[Patsfan1645]

It is, what it is.. I no longer work there.. I'm on to better things..

OMG...wonder if he blew out his back doing this?

 

[jdlboot14]

I think Cooper is the best option if we still want a vet FA.
He's still very productive, and quietly capable. He could take the WR X role better than who we have now.

 

[mike_usagisan]

I think Cooper is the best option if we still want a vet FA.
He's still very productive, and quietly capable. He could take the WR X role better than who we have now.

If we're not going to trade for a better receiver, he probably makes the most sense.

 

[Real fan 02]

I think Cooper is the best option if we still want a vet FA.
He's still very productive, and quietly capable. He could take the WR X role better than who we have now.

I agree.. even though Cooper is not the guy he was say in LV or Dallas he still can help Drake and the offense.. not sure why we aren't In on him...

 

[Real fan 02]

If we're not going to trade for a better receiver, he probably makes the most sense.

It's puzzling Mike... why do you think we haven't been in on Cooper? Buffalo isn't going to sign him.. he's out there.. he would be better valued here than anywhere. Adding at least someone of his caliber helps this offense tremendously.

 

[mike_usagisan]

It's puzzling Mike... why do you think we haven't been in on Cooper? Buffalo isn't going to sign him.. he's out there.. he would be better valued here than anywhere. Adding at least someone of his caliber helps this offense tremendously.

A couple of options: 1) We think we can do better, 2) He wants too much money, 3) We're waiting for the draft to see what the team is looking like and we're not worried that he'll get signed before then.

 

[PatsFan2]

It's puzzling Mike... why do you think we haven't been in on Cooper? Buffalo isn't going to sign him.. he's out there.. he would be better valued here than anywhere. Adding at least someone of his caliber helps this offense tremendously.

Some say A Cooper is cooked.

 

[PatsFan2]

A couple of options: 1) We think we can do better, 2) He wants too much money, 3) We're waiting for the draft to see what the team is looking like and we're not worried that he'll get signed before then.

I'm leaning towards a combination of Jack Bech - Jayden Higgin and Tre Hartries.

 

[Real fan 02]

A couple of options: 1) We think we can do better, 2) He wants too much money, 3) We're waiting for the draft to see what the team is looking like and we're not worried that he'll get signed before then.

Very interesting I'll say... Cooper has been a great player in this league.. he still has some game left.. having him would give us at least someone DCs need to keep an eye on... money really shouldn't be an issue with us.. a 2y/24 million deal for Cooper shouldn't be unattainable if offered.. or sign diggs.. but Drake won't have him until October... or trade for ayuik.. Drake won't have him until October either..