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In this week’s CSC poll, we asked which player having a good season will have the biggest impact on the New Orleans Saints success or failure this year:

After 108 votes, rookie Offensive Tackle Taliese Fuaga won with 38.9% of the vote. This is a lot of responsibility to place on a rookie, but the simple fact is if the Saints can protect Derek Carr this season their offense should find sustained success. With the injury to Ryan Ramczyk the Saints need all they can get from the other tackles on the roster, and if Fuaga can be just as good as Ramczyk was when the Saints drafted him in 2017...

2024 is a big year for Tyrann Mathieu. The veteran safety has been everything the New Orleans Saints hoped for when they signed him, rarely missing a snap while leading Dennis Allen’s defense with seven interceptions through two years with his hometown team. He’s an important leader in the locker room, someone teammates flock to looking for advice.

For those reasons and more he’s an easy player to root for, at least according to NFL Media’s Dan Parr. Parr highlighted one player to cheer on each NFC team, and he says Mathieu fits the bill:

It’s been impressive to see Mathieu playing so...

The tryout phase and scrutinization trial is done. Now the deal is done for Roderic Teamer, officially home as a member of the New Orleans Saints.

Assessing the favorites to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award this year, Demario Davis is not among the favorites — but he is ranked 64th in the odds, at +15000.

Davis was a significant contributor on D last year, with 121 tackles, 12.0 TFL, 6.5 sacks, and four passes defended.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 9:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Cameron Jordan is not among the favorites to win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award this season, at +25000 (98th-ranked odds).

Jordan recorded 44 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in 15 games played in 2023.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 9:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Taysom Hill is not among the favorites to win the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award this year, but has +25000 odds (105th-ranked odds in the NFL).

Last year he collected 83 passing yards (5.2 per game), going 6-for-11 (54.5%) and ending up with one TD and zero INTs. He also had 401 rushing yards on 81 carries and four TDs (25.1 yards per game).

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 9:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Marshon Lattimore is +15000 to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024, which ranks him 64th in the league.

On defense in 2023, Lattimore contributed 48 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception in 10 games.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 9:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Assessing the favorites to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award this year, Jamaal Williams does not make the list — but he is ranked 105th in the odds, at +25000.

He rushed for 306 yards on 106 attempts (23.5 ypg) last season. He scored one rushing TD.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 9:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Analyzing the favorites to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award this season, Alvin Kamara does not make the list — but he is ranked 54th in the odds, at +10000.

He, a season ago, picked up 694 yards rushing (53.4 per game) and scored five TDs. He added 75 catches for 466 yards (35.8 per game) and one receiving touchdown.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 9:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Derek Carr is +25000 to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award in 2024, which ranks him 105th in the league.

His numbers last year included 3,878 yards passing (228.1 per game), completing 375 of 548 throws (68.4%), with 25 TDs and eight INTs.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 10:00 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Analyzing the favorites to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award this year, Chase Young is not among the favorites — but he is ranked 38th in the odds, at +10000.

Young compiled 25 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 7.5 sacks over 15 games played for the 49ers and Commanders in 2023.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 10:00 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Chris Olave is +10000 to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award in 2024, which ranks him 54th in the league.

Last season he saw 138 targets, reeling in 87 balls for 1,123 yards (70.2 per game) and five TDs.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 10:00 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Paulson Adebo is not among the favorites to win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award this season, at +25000 (98th-ranked odds).

Adebo posted 76 tackles and four interceptions in 15 games last year.

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 10:00 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema released his running back unit rankings for 2024 on Wednesday placing the New Orleans Saints room 22nd.

The Saints put up 1,742 yards on the ground in 2024, ranking 21st in the NFL. The running back room only contributed 1,226 yards with quarterback Taysom Hill producing the second-most rushing yards on the team with 401. Alvin Kamara led the Saints with an underwhelming 694 yards on 3.9 yards a carry. Veteran Jamaal Williams added 306 yards on the ground with 2.9 yards a carry while rookie Kendre Miller only added 156 yards on 3.8 yards a carry...