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Despite a list of needs, a few national analysts agree which position the Saints will focus on early in the NFL Draft.

By Bob Rose - Saints News Network | SI

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine has wrapped up, with teams and analysts alike adjusting their draft boards accordingly. Free agency, which officially begins on March 13, will fill the needs of some teams, but most squads rely on a combination of both for improved results.

The New Orleans Saints are doing their annual scramble to get under the salary cap. As always, they'll clear the necessary space to sign free agents, but don't expect them to be major players on the market.

With an aging roster, the Saints would be better off to retool through the draft. New Orleans currently owns only two picks in the top 100 selections, 14th overall in the first round and another in the second, 45th overall. The team has several glaring needs, most notably at offensive line, edge rusher, safety, linebacker, and a big-bodied pass catcher.

Renowned NFL.com draft analysts Lance Zierlein and Bucky Brooks have each recently published their second mock drafts for the first round. ...

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