new orleans – MDHQ http://www.mockdrafthq.com Updated Mock Drafts, Prospect Rankings, Scouting Reports Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:58:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 New Orleans Pelicans Debut New Terrible City Jerseys http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2020/10/new-orleans-pelicans-debut-new-terrible-city-jerseys.html Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:58:02 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11496 The Pelicans aren’t the best team at uniform design and that has extended from the Anthony Davis era to the current day. The new Pelicans uniforms are plain white with some light blue and red accents.

I give them a 3/10 on the “fire” scale (10 being FIRE.)

My biggest question is why didn’t Zion model the new jerseys?

]]> Saints to Lose Multiple Draft Picks for Bounty Program http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2012/04/saints-to-lose-multiple-draft-picks-for-bounty-program.html Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:11:18 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/site/?p=3238 The NFL’s commissioner Roger Godell heard the appeal of the suspended members of the New Orleans’ Saints coaching staff and has upheld his ruling.  Coach Sean Payton will not be allowed to coach his team in 2012.  Rumor is that Bill Parcells may come in as a “substitute teacher” but nothing substantial has come yet.

Pertaining to the draft, the Saints are going to be weaker in the upcoming NFL Drafts.  In 2012, New Orleans’ second round pick will be forfeited.  In 2013, more picks may be forfeited as well:

As we understand it, the Saints will still have a significant draft-pick penalty in 2013, to go along with the loss of a second-round pick in 2012.

Profootballtalk

For a team that just lost CB Tracy Porter and WR Robert Meachem, that second round pick could have been used to replace one of those players.  Next year the Saints will probably have more holes.  Its a big penalty but on the bright side you always have Drew Brees.

]]> Randy Moss to Sign With New Orleans Saints? http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2012/03/randy-moss-to-sign-with-new-orleans-saints.html Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:26:14 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/site/?p=3085 This looked like it was going to happen during the season, but ultimately it looks like it will still happen after all. The NFL record holder for single season touchdown receptions, the inventor of Moss TV, and one of the greatest receivers to ever lace them up is looking like he will play in the big easy next season.

According to PFT,

The Randy Moss Unretirement Tour officially has begun, with the 35-year-old receiver blowing away the Saints.

A league source tells PFT the workout “couldn’t have gone better.” Moss got in and out of his breaks quickly, and he showed great football intelligence.

Remember just a few weeks ago when Randy planned this comeback I wrote:

The three teams Im looking at are New England, New Orleans, and San Diego.

Seems as if things are leaning that way. Now let’s see if the Saints just get Drew Brees a long-term contract.

]]> 2012 NFL Draft Rumors: Kellen Moore to Saints? http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2012/02/2012-nfl-draft-rumors-kellen-moore-to-saints.html Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:43:56 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/site/?p=3030 It seems as if New Orleans has a good thing going and they are going to double down with the short guys at QB. Not only do they have Drew Brees and Chase Daniels, but rumors coming out of the draft community are reporting that the Saints are interested in the former Boise State Broncos QB Kellen Moore.

Here are the details:

Source says he expects #Saints to add Kellen Moore, likes his chances to succeed under Sean Payton

Credit: Cecil Lammey

I think this would be a great move considering Moore has a very similar skillset to the QBs they already have. Though Brees probably has the strongest arm between he, Daniels, and Moore all three QBs rely on accuracy and timing to make up for their lack of height at the position. Kellen Moore is going to be a serviceable QB wherever he goes due to his natural feel for timing routes, and it may be the best thing for him to study under Drew Brees for a couple years before taking over either in New Orleans or elsewhere.

]]> 2012 NFL Mock Draft: New Orleans Saints http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2012/01/2012-nfl-mock-draft-new-orleans-saints.html Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:32:36 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/site/?p=2779 Two years ago, the Saints put their mark on the NFL record books and won the Superbowl. Their high powered offense led the way, along with an opportunistic defense that caused a bunch of turnovers.

In 2011, the Saints offense looked even better if that’s even possible. Drew Brees threw for an NFL record 5,476 yards along with 46 touchdowns. Jimmy Graham put up one of the best receiving seasons for a tight end. The addition of Darren Sproles gave the offense an element of explosiveness they have not had in previous years. To sum it up: The Saints offense is pretty darn good.

The thing that still hampers the Saints is their defense. Though they can outscore anyone, you can only go so far if your defense isn’t causing takeaways. New Orleans definitely should look to add some young playmakers on defense.

ErrorProne182 put together this very detailed Saints mock draft. Check out the draft below:

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Saints

Hosley, Jayron

CB from Virginia Tech

Round 2, Pick 64: You might be thinking Hosley won’t be on the board this late, and that might be correct, but with a disappointing Junior season, the Tech’s star corner could fall a ways. If the Saints feel like he won’t last until the end of the 2nd round, then they need to trade up to get him. The Saints, ranked 30th in pass defense this year, need some help in the coverage game. Hosley is a future superstar with all the tools you want to see from an NFL cornerback. I think he may even be the best long-term DB in the draft.
2

Saints

Cole, Audie

ILB from N.C. State

Round 3, Pick 96: With Jon Vilma battling injuries all season long for the Saints, New Orleans will need to add depth to their linebacking core. Jonathan Casillas stepped up and played well with 43 tackles and 3.0 sacks, but an addition like Audie Cole could do wonders for this defense. Cole impressed many at NC State, as he turned in a great senior year for the Wolfpack. He posted 5.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 107 total tackles for NC State. Greg Williams could have a lot of fun with Cole filling one of those linebacker positions on his defense.
3

Saints

Bolden, Omar

CB from Arizona State

Round 4, Pick 128: The Saints are looking to upgrade their secondary. It’s been a position the Saints have targeted every NFL draft as of late, and 2012 will be no different. In the 4th round, the Saints should have a chance to draft a ball-hawking cornerback in Omar Bolden. What Bolden lacks in size, he makes up for in athleticism and speed. He has some skill in the return game as well. While he made big plays as a return specialist, most of his big plays came at cornerback. The 5’10″, 195-pound corner made 138 tackles and 7 interceptions in his career at Arizona State, and with the right scheme, he could find success in a black and gold uniform.
4

Saints

Bequette, Jake

DE from Arkansas

Round 5, Pick 160: Bequette is a big-framed, smooth-muscled, white-collar defensive end with pedestrian athletic ability and linear movement skills. He may not be the most explosive DE, but he can produce sacks occasionally. With First Team honors for the Lowe’s Senior Class Award, you know he won’t give you problems off the field, you just hope he can give the other team problems on the field.
5

Saints

Hayward, Casey

CB from Vanderbilt

Round 6, Pick 166 (from Washington): Once again, the Saints need help in the secondary. Hayward’s demeanor and attitude toward the game of football are very impressive. Not only is he a class guy off the field, Hayward made his mark on the football field in the nation’s toughest conference. Hayward turned in a phenomenal senior season, with 62 tackles and 7 interceptions with the Vanderbilt Commodores. In his career with Vanderbilt, this 5’11″, 188-pound corner recorded 198 tackles and 15 interceptions. In other words, he would be a steal in the sixth round, which is something the Saints have a knack for.
6

Saints

Adcock, Levy

OT from Oklahoma State

Round 6, Pick 192: Adcock is a stiff, short-armed, try-hard battler who struggled to handle edge speed. He would probably be best suited kicking inside in the pros. His tendency to bend at the waist makes him easily overextended and often fall off blocks. He could very well compete for a job as a zone-blocking right guard though.
7

Saints

Marve, Chris

ILB from Vanderbilt

Round 7, Pick 224: Chris Marve’s new nickname will be Mr. Irrelevant when the Saints take him with the last pick in the draft. Marve turned in an outstanding career as a Vanderbilt Commodore with 398 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception. In a league that features so many great athletes on defense, Marve was widely considered as one of the league’s best. Marve would add much-needed depth for the Saints linebackers next season. He’s a versatile linebacker that could have a tremendous impact on the game, and Williams would love to scheme around this great athlete.

]]> Randy Moss to Sign With the New Orleans Saints? http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2011/09/randy-moss-to-sign-with-the-new-orleans-saints.html http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2011/09/randy-moss-to-sign-with-the-new-orleans-saints.html#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:13:30 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/site/?p=2193 Depending on what you believe, Randy Moss did or did not visit with the New Orleans Saints yesterday. I’ve read conflicting reports that say yes, Moss was there, and other reports that refute the Saints’ interest in the Boss Randy Moss. With Marques Colston out at least one month with a broken collarbone it would be a nice consolation prize to grab Randy Moss for Drew Brees and company.

Joe Segal (Moss’ agent) is denying any contact with the Saints according to Profootball talk.com and Adam Schefter. A local New Orleans source WWLTV reported something a bit different:

Eyewitness Sports’ Juan Kincaid has learned that retired wide receiver Randy Moss was at the team’s Metairie facility Saturday, according to several sources.

I don’t care what anyone says. Randy Moss can help a lot of teams in the NFL. People are saying he lost a step, but they are also forgetting that Rusty Smith was one of the QBs throwing to him last year. I am just saying.

]]> http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2011/09/randy-moss-to-sign-with-the-new-orleans-saints.html/feed 1 Reggie Bush Wishes He Didn't Tweet After The Drafting of Mark Ingram http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2011/07/reggie-bush-wishes-he-didnt-tweet-after-the-drafting-of-mark-ingram.html Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:17:29 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/site/?p=1869 ESPN has a sit down with Reggie Bush to discuss his thoughts going into the 2011 NFL season.  As everyone knows Reggie is due a huge bonus this year that the Saints are prepared to avoid paying him; whether that be due to releasing Bush or coming together for a new contract.

This spring the Saints made things a lot more complicated too after they took Mark Ingram in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Reggie tweeted several seconds later:

It’s been fun New Orleans

A tweet that Reggie now regrets. “To me it looked like the team was moving on” he told ESPN.  He also went on to blame field turf for his rash of injuries and claims he is still “as durable as any other back.”

During the lockout he has been staying in shape, enjoying the off-season but is now ready to get back on the field.  Whether that is in New Orleans or elsewhere is yet to be seen.

An interesting stat is that he is #1 in receptions, receiving yards per game, and 2nd in receiving touchdowns for all RBs.

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