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TRACEY JAGNEAUX

NEW ORLEANS -- No question that after last year’s bountiful draft for the New Orleans Saints, the 2018 version of let’s take a chance would be scrutinized in a way that no other draft would be.

No matter who the Saints chose this year, the comparison to 2017 would be made, even though none of the players selected starting last Thursday had even taken a snap in the NFL.

So, how did the Saints do in this year’s installment? That all depends on who you ask. The range of grades looks like the report card of a seventh grader going through the change to adulthood: it is all over the map.
ESPN gave the Saints a C+, putting New Orleans just above average.

Bleacher Report, without providing any explanation with its rankings, gave the Saints a D, the lowest in the league along with Oakland and Seattle.
Yahoo and USA Today agreed with Bleacher Report and also rated the New Orleans draft as being D worthy. However, both NFL.com and CBS Sports had the Saints with a grade of B.

The biggest move of the draft for New Orleans came very early. The Saints made a bold move in the first round Thursday, trading next year’s first-rounder to move up and take Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport, a player who filled a need for a pressure player at the right defensive end spot the Saints have been trying to fill long-term for years.

Full Article -- Ville Platte Gazette
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Hubbard: NFL Draft Profile, Will Campbell

  • News source: Luke Hubbard
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The New Orleans Saints hold the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and are in prime position to grab one of the best players available. They have a massive need at offensive line, and luckily for them, a few of the top guys should be within reach.

One of the guys the Saints could look to draft is former LSU OT, Will Campbell, so I thought today we could take a deep dive into his game and see if the Saints should draft him.

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 323-pounds

Position: Offensive Tackle

Draft Projection: Early to mid-first round

When you look at Will Campbell’s tape, there are a ton of...
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Saints' coaching search could lag with prime candidates still in playoffs

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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The New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel on Sunday morning. It was the most obvious pairing of this coaching cycle. It was also the first domino to drop, but it may be the only domino to drop for a while.

As it currently stands, the other major coaching candidates, specifically the Detroit Lions coordinators, are still in the playoffs. Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, and Joe Brady will all be in the playoffs next week. Brian Flores will be as well if the Minnesota Vikings win Monday.

This quartet likely make up multiple teams’ top guy. The New Orleans Saints are one of those teams. Teams...
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Fleur-de-Links, January 14: Could the Saints interview Mike McCarthy?

  • News source: mattmiguez
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As Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys part ways yesterday, could the New Orleans Saints be interested in bringing back their former OC?

The Saints' GM met with the media on Monday to close out the season and he said he has full confidence in his quarterback going forward.

The former Saints head coach will be a valuable asset as a defensive coordinator in this coaching search.
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Drew Brees says NFL teams could learn a lot from Brock Purdy's story

  • News source: Crissy Froyd
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Drew Brees knows his way around the quarterback position — that much is evident by the simple fact that he is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. The New Orleans Saints legend retired with quite a few records to his name and a place waiting for him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

While he is far from proving he can reach the same heights as Brees, former Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy has far exceeded the expectations with the San Francisco 49ers.

Once seen as “Mr. Irrelevant” as the final pick of the 2022 NFL draft, Purdy has become a legitimate starting NFL quarterback...
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Let's predict who will land all six open NFL coaching jobs: New hires for Dallas, Chicago, Las Vegas

  • News source: Dan Graziano
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Where will Ben Johnson and Brian Flores coach next season? Will Mike McCarthy find a new team? We projected candidates to fill open NFL head coaching jobs.
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'Almost sacks' kept Saints' pass rush duo from thriving last year

  • News source: Dylan Sanders
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The New Orleans Saints defensive ends generated a ton of pressure last season on paper, but the failure to finish and turn those into sacks kept them from being considered successful.

With the Houston Texans’ pass rush shining in their NFL Wild Card Round win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Locked on Saints host Ross Jackson compared the Houston duo to the one in New Orleans.

Jackson pointed out the two pairs finished first and second in the NFL in generating pressure, but there was a large gap in sacks.

Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter generated 148 pressures this season and turned...
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Jeff Duncan: Like it or not, Mickey Loomis isn't going anywhere

  • News source: BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
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Saints connected to exciting SEC pass rusher in 2025 NFL mock draft

  • News source: Dylan Sanders
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The New Orleans Saints have tended to draft one certain type of defensive end, but a new system taking over could lead to them expanding their criteria and adjust to the modern game.

Rather than investing in the smaller and faster pass rushers that have taken over the league, the Saints have always preferred the traditional 4-3 ends. It makes sense to go with system fits, but the results never really matched that.

Failed experiments like Payton Turner, Marcus Davenport and Isaiah Foskey should spell an end to the trend of drafting physical freaks because of size.

The Draft Network’s...
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Cameron Jordan discusses approaching top-20 all time sacks leaders

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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Cameron Jordan is already has the most sacks in New Orleans Saints history, but he’s approaching another historic achievement. With just two more sacks, Jordan will crack the top-20 all time sack leaders in NFL history.

Jordan was asked during his appearance on CBS Sports ‘That Other Pregame Show’ if reaching that milestone is a motivating factor for him to continue playing after 14 years. He didn’t directly answer if it was motivation, but he did clarify that he only needs two sacks to pass Robert Mathis. At the least, it’s something that’s on his mind.

Jordan has made it clear he isn’t...
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Saints who made impacts for first time in 2024

  • News source: Rene Nadeau
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Although the 2024 season did not produce the desired results for the New Orleans Saints, there were some new players on the scene whose play at times were inspiring and at least gave hope for the future.
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Mike McCarthy’s availability changes Saints coaching search

  • News source: Les East
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Saints OC Klint Kubiak set to interview for Browns’ vacant position

  • News source: nicjennings
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Current New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who is still under contract with the team, is scheduled to interview with the Cleveland Browns for their vacant OC position later today.

Klint Kubiak, the son of Gary Kubiak, who is the mentor of current Browns HC Kevin Stefanski, served as the offensive quality control coach for the Minnesota Vikings from 2013-2014, while Stefanski was the assistant QB coach and TE coach. They also spent the 2019 campaign together during a second stint in Minnesota, when Klint was the QB coach and Stefanski was the OC.

Kubiak put together...
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Celebrity chef Guy Fieri brings 3rd annual Flavortown Tailgate to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX

  • News source: Tina Howell
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Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is bringing his 3rd annual Flavortown Tailgate to New Orleans on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Mardi Gras World.

America’s largest and most fun tailgate of all-time is headed to the Big Easy for the Big Game in New Orleans. Guy Fieri, the iconic food personality and restaurateur is cooking up an even better recipe for his 3rd annual event.

Part food festival, part music festival, Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate will come to life at Mardi Gras World featuring 20+ Restaurant Pop Ups, a “DDD Zone,” custom-created Guy Fieri concepts, and tons of...
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McCarthy won't return as Cowboys' coach in '25

  • News source: Todd Archer
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Mike McCarthy will not return as the Cowboys' head coach, Jerry Jones announced Monday.
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