Malcolm Jenkins was a no-brainer selection for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL Draft

Posted by Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune April 25, 2009 9:17PM

I don’t just like the pick of Malcolm Jenkins.

I love it.

The Associated Press
Malcolm Jenkins was the right pick for the Saints.

Jenkins was the best player on the board overall and by far the best player available for the Saints.

It’s the first time the Saints have used a first-round pick on a defensive back since they nabbed Alex Molden with the No. 11 overall pick in 1996.

The Saints are expected to try Jenkins first at cornerback, then move him to safety if — and only if — he proves to them he can’t play corner. But either way, he’ll bolster a Saints secondary that was victimized by opposing quarterbacks far too often the past two seasons.

The Saints secondary is significantly better today than it was two months ago. Jenkins, Jabari Greer and Darren Sharper are excellent upgrades. At least two of them will start next season. Maybe three.

The pick also could spell the end of Jason David’s career in New Orleans. The veteran cornerback will have an uphill climb in training camp to make the final roster.

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