Draft News

News Concerning the upcoming Draft

Saints evaluating all prospects ahead of 2019 draft, even with lack of early picks

  • 707
  • 0
1548306935151.png
(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

MOBILE, Alabama — General manager Mickey Loomis and the rest of the New Orleans Saints college scouting department were in Alabama to take in Senior Bowl practices Wednesday (Jan. 23), largely to get a personal look at some draft eligible prospects.

But the work also helped ease the pain of last week.

“That’s why I’m here,” Loomis said. “I had to get over here for my mental state.”

There have been some sleepless nights for Loomis since the controversial non-call near the end of the 26-23 loss to the Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Figuring out how he will assemble the 2019 roster alleviates some of that, and the Senior Bowl represents the unofficial start of the offseason talent acquisition process, getting an up-close evaluation of players ahead of this year’s draft.

Adding pieces through the draft will be a little different this year, of course. ...

Full Story - NOLA.com

Latest Saints News

Fleur-de-Links, December 27: Saints get set for final home game of 2024

  • News source: mattmiguez
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 28
The New Orleans Saints prepares for their final home game of the season as they host the Las Vegas Raiders.

Let's look back at the Saints' best moments from Christmas Day.

Here is the Thursday injury report from both the Saints and Raiders before this Sunday's game.
Continue reading...

Canal Street Chronicles: Saints vs. Raiders Bold Predictions

  • News source: Tina Howell
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 17
For Week 17, the New Orleans Saints (5-10) are back home in the dome to face the Las Vegas Raiders (3-12) on Sunday afternoon.

So, let’s take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions for this week’s primetime matchup between the Saints and Raiders.


Make sure you follow Canal Street Chronicles on Twitter at @SaintsCSC, “Like” us on Facebook at Canal Street Chronicles, and make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel.
Continue reading...

NFL Week 17 game guide: Game projections, playoff breakdowns and what's at stake

  • News source: NFL Nation
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 26
Here's everything you need to know for Week 17 NFL games. Which teams will win, who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?
Continue reading...

Rod Walker: 4 burning questions for Saints' home finale against the Las Vegas Raiders

  • News source: BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 36
The Saints (5-10) play at Caesars Superdome for the final time this season when they welcome the Las Vegas Raiders (3-12) to town. Here are four burning questions heading into the game.
Continue reading...

Seahawks vs. Bears: Thursday Night Football Finale Open Thread

  • News source: Wallace Delery
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 42
The Chicago Bears host the Seattle Seahawks tonight in the Thursday Night Football season finale from the Windy City. These teams are playing for very different things here nearing the end of the season. Will Seattle keep their playoff hopes alive? Can Chicago play the role of spoiler? Let’s tune in to find out!

Follow the game with the CSC family and join the thread below!

You can check out all the odds for your favorite NFL team at Daily Fantasy Sports and Online U.S. Sportsbook | FanDuel
Continue reading...

Raiders and Saints clash with eyes on their organizations' respective futures

  • News source: New Orleans Saints - WWL TV
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 42
NEW ORLEANS — The future is now for the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints.

Both enter Sunday’s meeting in the Superdome trying to make the best of a lost season by figuring out who they might like to keep -- and who needs to go.

The Raiders (3-12) were knocked out of playoff contention weeks ago while in the midst of a 10-game skid that finally ended last weekend. The Saints (5-10), however, remained alive — if only mathematically — until last Sunday, the day before their 34-0 loss at Green Bay.

“Naturally, it’s disappointing,” Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi said. “When the...
Continue reading...

4 starters down on New Orleans Saints' Week 17 injury report

  • News source: John Sigler
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 51
Four New Orleans Saints starters did not see the practice field on Thursday, with players having been given the day off Wednesday so they could spend Christmas with their families.

But multiple key starters aren’t trending in the right direction before Week 17’s Las Vegas Raiders game. Quarterback Derek Carr (left hand), running back Alvin Kamara (groin), center Erik McCoy (elbow), and left guard Lucas Patrick (knee) all missed practice.

Another group of four were limited participants, so they have at least a shot at playing this Sunday. That includes tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) and...
Continue reading...

B/R has little faith Saints will bounce back from a disastrous season in 2025

  • News source: Darrion Gray
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 30
There are 13 teams who have been eliminated from playoff contention. Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine ranked which teams are most likely to bounce back next season. How are the New Orleans Saints ranked?

The one separation Ballentine made when ranking these teams putting a fence between teams he views as multiyear reclamation projects versus the rest of the field. The good news is the Saints didn’t find themselves in this category, but they weren’t far away from it.

Ballentine ranked the Saints as the seventh-most likely team to bounce back in 2025, slotting in between the Jacksonville...
Continue reading...

Saints listed as one of six teams in QB disarray entering offseason

  • News source: Darrion Gray
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 42
Derek Carr was never going to be the quarterback of the future. He was supposed to elevate the New Orleans Saints in the immediate future, but he wasn’t the long-term answer. Unfortunately, Carr hasn’t elevated the Saints during his two years as the starter.

Around the NFL writer, Nick Shook, says it’s time to end the Derek Carr experiment. Shook doesn’t believe Carr should be the Saints starter next year. What about Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener? Have they shown enough to make Shook want to take a chance on them next year?

Nope.

Shook tagged New Orleans as one of six teams who doesn’t...
Continue reading...

Rizzi: Saints center McCoy may be done for season

  • News source: Ken Trahan
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 41
Rizzi also said Alvin Kamara is likely a week away from returning while Derek Carr is still working to return but could not practice again Thursday.
Continue reading...

Darren Rizzi says Saints' starting offensive lineman likely done for the year

  • News source: Darrion Gray
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 51
Erik McCoy went down with an elbow injury against the Green Bay Packers, and Monday night’s loss will likely be the last time we have seen him suit up in 2024. Week 16 was the third time the New Orleans Saints center had to leave a contest due to injury.

Darren Rizzi was straightforward about McCoy’s outlook: “I don’t see Erik coming back right now.”

McCoy originally injured his groin in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles. That was the beginning of the most injury riddled season of his career.

In his first game back from a seven game absence, McCoy had to leave again with a groin...
Continue reading...

Saints coach Darren Rizzi shares the latest on Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara injury rehab

  • News source: BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 43
The Saints are still holding out hope that Derek Carr can return for a Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders; Alvin Kamara likeliest to return in Week 18.
Continue reading...

Saints Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy is likely done for the season with an elbow injury

  • News source: BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 31
Never say never, but the New Orleans Saints don’t anticipate Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy playing in either of the final two games this season.
Continue reading...

With the playoffs off the table, 5 Saints we might see more of in the final two weeks

  • News source: BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 50
When NFL teams are eliminated from the playoffs, as the New Orleans Saints officially were this past weekend, they typically pivot to give more playing time to younger players so they can evaluate the entire roster.
Continue reading...

Latest Posts from our Message Boards

Back
Top Bottom