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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky Falls Out of Round 1

By Carl Cockerham

Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New Orleans Saints will have an explosive offense as long as Drew Brees is there to lead it. Their problem is they don’t have a guy to lead the defense that isn’t so effective these days. Inside linebacker Reuben Foster is just what the doctor ordered for the Saints defense. <p>The Saints gave up 4.1 yards per carry and didn’t cover the tight end particularly well in 2016. Foster could go in and help in both areas the minute he walks into the building. Foster is a physical regulator that hits everything that moves in the middle of his defense.</p> <p>And at the same time, he’s athletic with great speed for his position to go sideline to sideline. And when he’s assigned to cover a back or tight end, he won’t have any problems. The Saints defense got better this past year when DT Sheldon Rankins shook off his injuries.</p> <p>The pass rush really improved and it stands to get better with the return of Hau’oli Kikaha. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen runs multiple fronts and Foster fits both. So I’m looking for him to improve this defense and the Saint to do much better in 2017. </p>. ILB. Alabama. Reuben Foster. 11. player. 15

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