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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks rule top 10

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jamal Adams

S, LSU

For the New Orleans Saints, the theme has been the same over the past few years. They play good enough offense to beat anybody in the league, but the problem is, they cannot stop anybody on defense. Head coach Sean Payton may be seeing his run as the helm of the organization coming to an end, as another seven-win season could force the organization to show him the door. Drew Brees is still one of the  best quarterbacks in the league, and if they can bolster their defense, there is no reason why they cannot make a run next year.

The biggest area of concern has to be their secondary, where it seems that teams can do whatever they want against them. This has to be frustrating for the offense, which can score at will no matter which team they are playing. The organization needs to draft a defensive back in this April’s draft, and LSU’s Jamal Adams has to be considered one of the best players at the safety position in this class.

Playing for the LSU Tigers, Adams is used to playing the Bayou, and would be an instant fan favorite for the team. He has had an incredible career for the Tigers, showcasing rare physical abilities from his safety position. Not only is he great in coverage, but he shows no fear when coming up and making the big hit, which is exactly what the Saints need if they want to start putting a competitive defensive unit on the field.

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