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DRAFT DAY RECAP

DRAFT DAY RECAP

After an amazing offseason  addressing the defense. The Saints decided to use their number one pick on a WR. Below is a draft recap just in case you missed it last week. 




Round 1, Pick 20 (From Cardinals)    
Oregon St. WR Brandin Cook(5'10",189)

Impressing the New Orleans brass with his athleticism, worth ethic and character, the Saints traded up in the 2014 NFL Draft to the 20th slot to have the opportunity to pick the 2013 Biletnikoff Award winner. Taking advantage of blazing speed, clocking in with a 4.33 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, Cooks established himself as one of college football’s elite offensive weapons in three seasons at Oregon State, where he started 29-of-38 games and posted 226 receptions for 3,272 yards (14.5 avg.) with 24 touchdowns, also adding 61 carries for 340 yards (5.6 avg.). Expected to also compete for snaps in the return game for the Saints, Cooks also returned 12 punts for 72 yards and brought back eight kickoffs for 179 yards for a career total of 3,863 all-purpose yards.

Round 2, Pick 26 (58 overall)
Nebraska DB Stanley Jean-Baptiste (6'3",218) 
A physical cornerback, who aggressively battles receivers and tight ends, excels in run support and possesses solid ball skills, Jean-Baptiste will compete with several players in the New Orleans secondary. As a senior, he was a second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection after recording 41 tackles, one sack, four stops for a loss, four interceptions and 12 passes defensed. For his career, the converted wide receiver appeared in 36 games with 19 starts and recorded 74 tackles with seven interceptions, 22 passes defensed, one sack, four tackles for a loss and a seven-yard reception.

Round 4, Pick 26 (126 overall)    
California ILB Khairi Fortt ( 6'2 248)

A rugged, powerful linebacker with size to fill holes and speed to chase ball-carriers, who was one of 12 national semifinalists for the 2013 Butkus Award, Fortt enjoyed a productive season at California in 2013 after starting his career at Penn State. As a fourth-year junior, he started all nine games he played in and tied for third on the team with 64 tackles, 0.5 sack and 3.5 stops for a loss. In 31 contests with 10 starts for both the Golden Bears and Nittany Lions, he recorded 114 tackles, three sacks and 10 stops for a loss.

Round 5, Pick 27 (167 overall)    
Alabama SS Vinnie Sunseri (5'11", 210)

A hard-hitter who was a significant contributor on both defense and special teams at the University of Alabama. Sunseri departed  having appeared in 34 games with 15 starts, posting 105 tackles (67 solo), seven tackles for a loss, 1.4 sacks, four interceptions, eight passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

Round 5, Pick 29 (169 overall) (From Patriots through Eagles)    
Florida OLB Ronald Powell (6'3”, 237)

A tall, lean, muscular athlete, Powell returned to the lineup for the Gators in 2013 after missing the 2012 season with a knee injury and finished with 26 tackles (19 solo), leading the team with four sacks. Overall at Florida, he appeared in 37 career games with 21 starts and finished with 83 tackles (55 solo), 11 sacks, 19 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and two passes defensed, leading his team in takedowns in two of his three campaigns in Gainesville. Powell will seek a spot in the club’s outside linebacker corps, while immediately competing and contributing on special teams.

Round 6, Pick 26 (202 overall)    
Kansas OT Tavon Rooks (6'5", 280)

A two-year starter at Kansas State after transferring from Navarro Junior College, Rooks excelled in both pass protection and run-blocking as he opened 23 of the 26 games he played in. Rooks will work into the right tackle position initially in New Orleans, where he will compete for a roster spot in training camp.




From-------> www.neworleanssaints.com 

Upcoming Summer Movies

              Mark your Calendars! If you are not planning an elaborate summer vacation, and still want to have some fun this summer consider going to the movies. Here are a list of some new movies to look forward to this summer. 

Already Out- The Amazing Spider-Man 2/ Neighbors

May 16th- Godzilla 

May 23rd- X-men: Days of Future Past

June 13th- 22 Jump Street / How to Train Your Dragon 2

June 20th- Think Like A Man Too

June 27th- Transformer 4: Age of Extinction 

July 11th- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

July 25th- Hercules 

New Music

FABULOUS -SOUL TAPE III (in keeping with his holiday tradition Fab drops the 3rd installment of the soul tape mixtapes) For some reason I've always liked the mixtape Fab better then the album Fab. Well this one is a free download that you can get from datpiff.com if you are looking for it.

JUSTIN BIEBER- JOURNALS (Justin Bieber may be considered a pop artist, but if this is truly his last album he may forever be remembered as an R&B artist) I know I know its Justin Bieber! In his defense he put out some quality music on this album and it deserves a listen. I was truly shocked by how much I enjoyed listening to this album in the privacy of my car and home. With that being said, the music was good enough to publicly give him shout out on my blog! (For those 2 people, who may see this your welcome Justin) Now let the hate commence. I swear I'm hip hop and r&b to the heart! 

Christmas Day MOVIES-What are you going see??

December 25 (Wednesday - Christmas)

 The line-up this Christmas has a little bit of everything for everybody. Here is a run down of what I plan to see. If you have seen any of these already, and want to leave a comment don't hesitate. 

47 Ronin (in 3D)----Overrated--this is no Matrix. Wait for REDBOX

Grudge Match---- Could be funny- I doubt it lives up to the hype.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Hmmmm does not seem like the most interesting movie to go see, the previews were even a little strange I'll wait.

The Wolf of Wall Street I'll be there! Seems like a sure bet. GO SEE!!

Justin Bieber's Believe Documentary  Skip

Lone Survivor (was supposed to be released the 27th but has been pushed up for a Christmas day!) I might have to double up and see two movies. This one seems very good too. Check out the previews. 

August: Osage County (Limited)

Labor Day (Limited)

Films already out 

Saving Mr. Banks Take the kids to see this one.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Catch this one before Christmas with your friends.

American Hustle Catch this one before Christmas with your friends.

It's a been a long time I should not have left you.....

This year I'm going to dedicate more time to making this a blogspot you can truly appreciate. If you have an ear for music, an eye for clothing, a passion for sports, and a affinity for movies you will truly enjoy it!

Let us get back to work.

"The Growth of CoLe"

           

   Lights Please was the the first time I heard J.Cole rap. I won’t sit here and say I became an instant fan right then and there, but  I will say I realized his sound was different. Different in this industry of U.O.E.N.O.’s and Feds Watching can be either a gift or curse. Your career can blossom from that personal creativity or be killed due to you not being able to connect with your commercial audience. (I.E. those who only listen to the radio).A topic J.Cole addressed on the track “Let Nas Down” off his new album BORN SINNER. Needless to say J.Cole has found a way to navigate the loopholes and potholes of the industry with what many consider classic mixtapes filled with emotional and honest tracks. Tracks such as the “Autograph” and “Rise Above”, which can resonate with not only your average college graduate, but also with any person looking to rise above there everyday situation, and put themselves in a better position in life. 

      Cole’s first album debuted to commercial success, I believe not because of the strength of his first single “Work Out”, but because of the buzz of Friday Night Lights and his touring efforts with fellow rapper Drake. The album was above average among what was out at the time, but Cole admitted he could do better and this was not his best. (Still one of my fave albums). In his latest effort Cole has managed to produce singles such as “Power Trip” and “Crooked Smile” which not only have the ability to connect with his target audience, but also have the ability to connect with the average radio listener. In doing this I believe he was able to gain that commercial success he may have missed the first time around with Cole World:The Sideline Story. Cole also was able to assemble a solid album which was put together very well. Just as a college student would organize a paper, Cole uses that same concept in an effort to organize the songs on his album. The songs tell a story of how J. Cole began and how he ended up where he is now.

Overall the album is very solid. And for those who will only buy the two singles give some of the album a listen, you’ll enjoy.

Rating 4.50/5.00 (From an avg fan not a critic)