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The rebuilding Saints sought foundational pieces for their new coach’s offense in the NFL draft
By BRETT MARTEL
Updated 6:20 PM CDT, April 26, 2025
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The rebuilding New Orleans Saints sought foundational pieces for a new offense during the club’s first NFL draft since the hiring of 36-year-old rookie coach Kellen Moore.
Moore, a former quarterback and offensive coordinator who’ll be calling offensive plays in New Orleans, now has promising prospects at offensive line and QB on his roster.
New Orleans took Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr at No. 9 overall, then snagged Louisville’s Tyler Shough at No. 40 — the highest pick the Saints have used on a quarterback since drafting Archie Manning second overall in 1971.
The decision to use their top-10 pick on a lineman matched the stated philosophies of Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis.
“You win and control a lot of the games with how you handle the offensive and defensive lines,” Moore said. “Been around that for a long time with Dallas and Philly, where that’s been a huge aspect of our success.”
Loomis has long stated his aversion to using high picks on QBs, which he views as risky because so many highly rated players at that position struggle with the transition to the NFL. ...
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