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This unique, virtual 2020 NFL Draft is still the draft we know and love — with a fantasy twist

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This unique, virtual 2020 NFL Draft is still the draft we know and love — with a fantasy twist

By Martin Rogers | FOX Sports

Next week’s annual NFL Draft selection spectacular is already locked in as one we will never forget.

It will be an NFL Draft with all kinds of differences, due to all the combined factors of our current times, with so many tweaks and changes and alterations that it will be more noteworthy when you stumble across a part of it that is actually the same as normal.

No glamorous location and bright lights. No proliferation of designer suits and screaming fans. No Roger Goodell shrugging off the boos and extending a hand to future stars or busts. Instead, Goodell will be in his home’s basement, and the entire thing will take place in an electronic world.

The best forms of entertainment you can find right now, especially those that pertain to sports, are the ones that are completely virtual and yet 100 percent real. The Draft is precisely that.

It is a bona fide event, one that has been staged since 1936. It grew from a meeting room with a blackboard in a Philadelphia hotel into a showpiece filled with glitz and pomp, yet has now by necessity been boiled down into a form built to weather the restrictive realities of the coronavirus.

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Staff Picks: What we would do with the 14th pick

  • News source: John Sigler, Darrion Gray, Jeremy Trottier, Dylan
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What would you do with the 14th overall pick if you were in charge of the New Orleans Saints? Trade up, trade down, or stay put and pick your favorite player? Which prospects would you target? It isn’t an easy question to answer, and the Saints themselves have spent months developing their strategy.

With the 2024 NFL draft’s first round getting closer by the minute, our staff writers shared their thoughts on how they would approach the situation. Now all we have to do is take Mickey Loomis’ place inside the Saints’ war room:
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Taysom Hill to announce Saints' second round draft pick

  • News source: John Sigler
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One of the New Orleans Saints’ newest players will be greeted by a new teammate. Taysom Hill will announce the team’s second round pick in the 2024 draft on Friday night, the NFL announced Thursday, along with many other current and former players around the league.

The Saints are currently scheduled to pick at No. 45 overall. So unless they trade that selection — in a potential move up from the 14th slot in Thursday night’s first round — then it’ll be Hill welcoming his new teammate to the NFL.

It’s tempting to read into this as an indicator of Hill’s job security. He currently has one...
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4 scenarios the Saints can get their tackle without trading up

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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The New Orleans Saints should be looking for an offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL draft. Unfortunately for them, many other teams are also looking for an offensive tackle. That puts them in a situation where they possibly could be sitting at No. 14 with all of the prominent offensive tackles off the board.

The Saints are possibly in the market for both tackles, so Taliese Fuaga, Olu Fashanu, Troy Fautanu, JC Latham are all viable options. Joe Alt staying on the board this far would be beyond shocking. We’re keeping it realistic, and at least one of those four prospects could be available at No. 14. These are three hypotheticals that would likely lead to one or multiple offensive tackles being available without trading up. This would all have to happen before the Saints pick.
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2024 NFL draft, Round 1: Final order of picks for every team

  • News source: John Sigler
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It’s time to take the stage. The first round of the 2024 NFL draft is almost here — in just a few hours teams will begin making picks and welcoming 32 new players to the pros.

While the New Orleans Saints aren’t scheduled to pick until 14th overall, there is plenty of intrigue surrounding what may be a chaotic 2024 draft. And maybe the Saints get involved with a trade or two themselves. Rumors are already swirling about which teams may be on the move, who may want to move up, and who could be willing to move down. But it all starts here when the Chicago Bears go on the clock with Thursday night’s first selection.

Here is a look at the complete order of picks for Round 1, which begins tonight at 7 p.m. CT:
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James Hurst shares optimism for younger linemen, Carr in 2024

  • News source: Carson Caulfield
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After announcing his retirement on Wednesday, former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman James Hurst sat down with NOF.com to share his thoughts on retirement and the state of the New Orleans offensive line.

Even with many questions surrounding the future of the line, Hurst was confident about the unit’s talent heading in 2024.

“There’s a lot of momentum with how the season ended,” Hurst said. “(The offensive line) underperformed from every expectation for the start of the season… We ended the season very positively and that does a ton for the next season.”

Hurst later notes that the...
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The Saints’ best and worst picks in each round

  • News source: Hayden Reel
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The New Orleans Saints drafted Cameron Jordan 24th overall out of Cal in 2011, and 13 years later he sits as the official all-time sack leader in team history. As the anchor of the Saints defense for a decade, Jordan was the fifth defensive end drafted in 2011 and currently leads his draft class in career sacks, a class that included J.J. Watt, Ryan Kerrigan, and Robert Quinn.

Honorable Mentions: Willie Roaf, Deuce McAllister, Archie Manning, Marshon Lattimore

The Saints drafted a punter 11th overall in 1979. Yes, you read that right. Erxleben was a 3-time All-American at the University...
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CSC Poll Results: Who do you want the Saints to draft tonight?

  • News source: Hayden Reel
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With the NFL Draft coming up tonight, we asked our readers to let us know who they wanted the New Orleans Saints to pick:

After 204 votes the runaway winner is Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu. Fashanu was an AP All-American last year and is the 2nd highest rated Tackle on most draft boards. If available, the Saints should definitely consider him as their offensive line situation is getting worse. With James Hurst retiring and Ryan Ramczyk struggling with his health, the Saints are in desperate need of offensive line help. Fashanu can provide stability that the Saints have not had...
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Cameron Jordan has a hot take on Saints' first-round pick: 'I'm very biased'

  • News source: John Sigler
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Everyone has their own ideas about what the New Orleans Saints should do with their first round pick in the 2024 NFL draft — including players already on the team. Cameron Jordan sat down with NFL Network to preview the first round of selections on Thursday, and he shared his take on where the Saints should look to improve with the 14th overall pick.

“Who do I want? I’m very biased,” Jordan laughed. “If y’all are thinking top-10, offense galore, I’m thinking No. 14, defense. Run me the big defensive tackle. I like the little Florida State kid. I really like a Texas D-tackle. Just know, if...
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It’s NFL Draft Day 2024! Previewing the live Saints show with Zach Ewing: Dattitude, Ep. 231

  • News source: BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
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New mock drafts suggest top Saints targets at tackle might force team into a first-round move … or go off-script and select a non-offensive lineman
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Saints NFL Draft odds: Who will New Orleans select in Round 1?

  • News source: by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
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The 2024 NFL Draft is just a few hours away. When Roger Goodell walks out onto the stage to thousands of boos to put the Chicago Bears on the clock, months of debate and speculation will make way for anticipation.…
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Yaccarino’s 2024 Saints Mock Draft 3.0

  • News source: Caleb_Yaccarino
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The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and the New Orleans Saints roster is set, barring any twists. Let’s see how the Saints can fill the remaining holes on the roster with their copious picks in this year’s draft.

This being my third and final mock draft, I had to get the last member of the three F offensive linemen. Troy Fautanu is a talented tackle prospect with positional versatility throughout the offensive line. Although he is a little undersized for a left tackle at 6-foot-4, his arm length makes up for it. He has the same arm length as number one tackle prospect Joe Alt, 34 ½...
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Saints NFL Draft 2024: Dates, Times and How to Watch

  • News source: Tina Howell
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The 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will be held on Thursday, April 25th - Saturday 27th, 2024 and will take place in Detroit, MI in the downtown area and in the award-winning Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza.


Times and dates:

How to watch:

Live broadcast- The NFL Draft will air on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and NFL Network

Radio- You can listen on Sirius XM, Westwood One and ESPN Radio

Phone, Tablet or Smart TV- You can watch on the following apps: ABC, ESPN, NFL+ and ESPN Deportes


The New Orleans Saints currently have 9 picks in this year’s draft:


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2024 Saints Draft Tracker: Picks, trades, rumors and more

  • News source: Tina Howell
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It's that time of year again, the NFL Draft is here! Always an unpredictable and exciting time full of surprises. The New Orleans Saints currently have 9 picks in this year's draft but as you know that is subject to change at any minute.

Stay tuned to Canal Street Chronicles as will keep you updated on the Saints latest picks, trades, rumors and more with this live draft tracker.

New Orleans Saints 2024 NFL Draft Picks:



Feel free to leave your thoughts on all the latest moves in the comment section below.
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How Saints fans can watch Round 1 of the 2024 NFL draft

  • News source: lukeloffredo
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The 2024 NFL draft is officially upon us as the first round is set to kick off on Thursday night at 7 p.m. CT. The New Orleans Saints are currently scheduled to pick at No. 14 overall, and the majority of expert mock drafts have them taking an offensive tackle in Round 1.

With the rest of their selections, there are a few key positions that the Saints should look to target: defensive tackle, wide receiver, safety and more offensive linemen. Other positional needs that maybe aren’t as pressing but can definitely be added to are nickel, tight end and pass rusher specifically in the middle...
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