Will the saints get a cornerback in free agency or wait to draft one?

Answer 1

I think that they will be most likely to get one out of free agency. Looking at their picks for the draft, they have the most picks in the 4th round. Looking at where they are in the first round - I say that NOLA would be more likely to draft a TE then. You guys need a decent blocking TE that can score. Similar to a Ben Watson or Tony Gonzalez. I know that Marques Colston was a TE, but it looks like he's going to be a keeper at WR. I certainly hope so because he makes it look so easy and fun to watch NOLA play. I can see NOLA picking up Zach Miller from Iowa. Athletic and strong and great hands...he might be a great match.

Depending on how much cap room NOLA has then I would say they might be able to land Nate Clements from Buffalo. However I think it would be in their best interest to check out Jordan Babineaux. He is a restricted free agent, but he is young, fast and can hit. I think that he could compliment Mike McKenzie VERY WELL. So even if you have to give up a late round pick to Seattle to get him, it might be worth it.

Answer 2

I think they will probably want to get one in the draft. There are several excellent corners available in the draft and even though they are drafting late in the round at 27, there should still be one available that is capable of starting right away. Aaron Ross of Texas and Leon Hall of Michigan are the top of the list and will NOT be around at pick #27, but Tanard Jackson of Syracuse may slip down some. I honestly think they will target Daymeion Hughes from California. He has the instincts and physical skills to be the main man in the Saints' secondary. There is just way too much talent available at CB in the draft for them to mess around with free agency.

Answer 3

The CB's in free agency are slim pickings. I think they're looking to draft. They need a CB to replace Fred "Toast" Thomas bad. He cost us the NFC Title!


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