Ben Solak (The Football Show)
New Orleans Saints 2022 Draft Review!
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Welcome back to the channel. I'm Titan, and you're watching the football show. The first two days of the NFL draft bolstered many teams' rosters, but today we will be focusing on the Saints. The Saints began their draft by trading up with the Commanders to the 11th pick in the first round. With this pick, they selected Chris Olave, a receiver from Ohio State. Measuring in at 6'0", 187 pounds, he ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. This pick fills a crucial role receiver, as the Saints were tied for the lowest completion percentage last year and had the least amount of passing yards. Frequently described as a smooth route runner compared to Terry McLaurin, he's already been a part of an elite passing attack at Ohio State. Using his speed, the Saints will be able to take advantage of Washington's arm strength. Some people think Jameson Williams from Alabama would have been a better choice for this position, but I think the Saints were trying to find a receiver that had no major injuries, especially after losing their other star receiver Michael Thomas for a year and a half. Overall, I give this pick an 8 out of 10, and I'm excited to see Chris Olave in black and gold.
The Saints' next pick was a tackle from Northern Iowa, Trevor Penning, replacing Terron Armstead after his departure to the Dolphins. Penning reminds me of a tough farm boy. He's nice until you piss him off, but when he's mad, he's going to bury you in the dirt. He's a big boy at 6'7" and weighs in at 325 pounds. Trevor Penning is a versatile run blocker. He might need to refine his pass blocking, but he will be a solid addition to the team and will help protect Winston after his ACL injury.
The Saints only had one pick on day two of the draft, and they used it on a DB, Alante Taylor out of Tennessee. Alante Taylor began his career as a receiver and played most of his snaps at corner back when he was at Tennessee. But I think he will be good addition to the safety position, especially after Marcus Maye's injury and Malcolm Jenkins' retirement. With his ball skills, he might be able to play a similar role as Tyrannig Diggs on the Saints.
Thanks for watching. I'm Titan, and this has been draft review.
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- New Orleans Saints team · positive
“The first two days of the NFL draft bolstered many teams' rosters, but today we will be focusing on the Saints.”
Discussion of the team's draft picks and roster improvements.
- Jameson Williams player · positive
“Some people think Jameson Williams from Alabama would have been a better choice for this position...”
Alternative draft pick consideration.
- New Orleans Saints team · positive
“The first two days of the NFL draft bolstered many teams' rosters, but today we will be focusing on the Saints.”
Host is introducing the focus of the podcast episode regarding the New Orleans Saints.
- Washington Commanders team · neutral
“The Saints began their draft by trading up with the Commanders to the 11th pick in the first round.”
Mention of a trade between the New Orleans Saints and Washington Commanders.
- Trevor Penning player · positive
“The Saints' next pick was a tackle from Northern Iowa, Trevor Penning...”
Discussion of the Saints' draft pick for an offensive lineman.
- Terron Armstead player · neutral
“...replacing Terron Armstead after his departure to the Dolphins.”
Mention of Terron Armstead's move to a different team.
- Miami Dolphins team · neutral
“...replacing Terron Armstead after his departure to the Dolphins.”
Mention of Terron Armstead's move to a different team.
- Alante Taylor player · positive
“The Saints' only pick on day two of the draft, and they used it on a DB, Alante Taylor out of Tennessee.”
Discussion of the Saints' second-day draft pick for a defensive back.
- Marcus Maye player · negative
“...especially after Marcus Maye's injury...”
Mention of a player who is injured.
- Malcolm Jenkins player · neutral
“...and Malcolm Jenkins' retirement.”
Mention of a player who has retired.
- Washington Commanders team · neutral
“The Saints began their draft by trading up with the Commanders to the 11th pick in the first round.”
Mention of a trade involving the team.
- Chris Olave player · positive
“I'm excited to see Chris Olave in black and gold.”
The speaker is expressing excitement about the Saints selecting Chris Olave as a receiver.
- Chris Olave player · positive
“With this pick, they selected Chris Olave, a receiver from Ohio State.”
Discussion of the Saints' first-round draft pick and their new wide receiver.
- Jameson Williams player · positive
“Some people think Jameson Williams from Alabama would have been a better choice for this position...”
Alternative draft pick consideration for the wide receiver position.
- Michael Thomas player · negative
“...especially after losing their other star receiver Michael Thomas for a year and a half.”
Mention of the Saints' loss of a key player due to injury.
- Edgerrin James player · neutral
“...help protect Winston after his ACL injury.”
Mention of a player who needs protection during the season.
- Chris Olave player · positive
“I'm excited to see Chris Olave in black and gold.”
The Saints selected him as a receiver to fill a crucial role.
- Terry McLaurin player · neutral
“Frequently described as a smooth route runner compared to Terry McLaurin...”
Comparison of receiver skills.
- New Orleans Saints team · positive
“The Saints began their draft by trading up with the Commanders to the 11th pick in the first round. With this pick, they selected Chris Olave, a receiver from Ohio State.”
The Saints made a strategic trade to secure Chris Olave, a skilled receiver addressing a critical team need.
- Tyrannig Diggs player · positive
“...might be able to play a similar role as Tyrannig Diggs on the Saints.”
Comparison of Alante Taylor's potential role with Tyreek Dig - wait, it says 'Tyrannig Diggs'. This is likely a speech-to-text error for Tyreek Diggs or something else. However, I must not invent enti
- Chris Olave player · positive
“Overall, I give this pick an 8 out of 10, and I'm excited to see Chris Olave in black and gold.”
Chris Olave is praised as a smooth route runner who fills a crucial receiver need for the Saints, with high confidence in the pick.
- Washington Commanders team · neutral
“The Saints' next pick was a tackle from Northern Iowa, Trevor Penning, replacing Terron Armstead after his departure to the Dolphins.”
The Saints' next pick was a tackle from Northern Iowa, Trevor Penning, replacing Terron Armstead aft
- Washington Commanders team · neutral
“The Saints began their draft by trading up with the Commanders to the 11th pick in the first round.”
The Saints began their draft by trading up with the Commanders to the 11th pick in the first round.
- Miami Dolphins team · neutral
“The Saints' next pick was a tackle from Northern Iowa, Trevor Penning, replacing Terron Armstead after his departure to the Dolphins.”
The Saints' next pick was a tackle from Northern Iowa, Trevor Penning, replacing Terron Armstead aft
- New Orleans Saints team · positive
“Some people think Jameson Williams from Alabama would have been a better choice for this position, but I think the Saints were trying to find a receiver that had no major injuries, especially after losing their other star receiver Michael Thomas for a year and a half.”
Some people think Jameson Williams from Alabama would have been a better choice for this position, b
- New Orleans Saints team · neutral
“The first two days of the NFL draft bolstered many teams' rosters, but today we will be focusing on the Saints.”
The first two days of the NFL draft bolstered many teams' rosters, but today we will be focusing on
- Trevor Penning player · positive
“Trevor Penning is a versatile run blocker. He might need to refine his pass blocking, but he will be a solid addition to the team and will help protect Winston after his ACL injury.”
Trevor Penning is portrayed as a tough, effective run blocker who will provide good protection despite needing to develop pass-blocking skills.
- DeAndre Washington player · neutral
“Using his speed, the Saints will be able to take advantage of Washington's arm strength.”
Using his speed, the Saints will be able to take advantage of Washington's arm strength.
- Michael Thomas player · negative
“I think the Saints were trying to find a receiver that had no major injuries, especially after losing their other star receiver Michael Thomas for a year and a half.”
Michael Thomas suffered a prolonged injury that impacted the Saints' receiving corps.
- Washington Commanders team · neutral
“The Saints began their draft by trading up with the Commanders to the 11th pick in the first round.”
The Commanders are mentioned factually as a trade partner.