2011 NFL Mock Draft: New Orleans Saints Take Big Time Risks in First Round

April 26, 2011   ·   Zachary D. Rymer   ·   Jump to comments

2011 NFL Mock Draft Has the Saints Hoping Brooks Reed Bolsters Front Seven 
The New Orleans Saints are one of many teams that are always tough to figure out whenever it’s time to mock the draft. It’s obvious that they are sorely in need of front seven help, but it’s likely that pickings are going to be slim when they’re on the clock at No. 24.
Because of this, the Saints are going to have to get creative on Draft Day, and one of the more intriguing options that should be there for them is Arizona’s Brooks Reed. Because they will have to trust that he can handle the transition from 4-3 defensive end to 3-4 outside linebacker, taking Reed will constitute a risk. But because the reward is there, it’s a pick I can see them making.
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Because Reed will be making the switch from DE to OLB, the question is naturally whether or not he is quick enough on his feet to make plays...

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