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Identifying the top 4 Saints offseason needs entering free agency

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By John Sigler | Saintswire

How should the New Orleans Saints improve in 2021? Put another way, what are your top offseason needs for the black and gold? And how can they get better at those spots?

To find out, I surveyed the roster and took stock of each position group. Here’s my take on the top four areas of need and a few others to consider, along with some thoughts on available free agents and top draft prospects. Let’s get to it.

1. Quarterback

Under contract (3): Drew Brees, Taysom Hill, and Trevor Siemian

Free agents (1): Jameis Winston

First off, the elephant in the room: Brees is expected to retire, setting up a training camp battle between Hill and Winston (if he’s re-signed). But the Saints don’t have a long-term fix under center even if Brees does return. None of their quarterbacks are signed beyond 2021. They need an answer at the sport’s most important position. ...

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