Jarvis Landry visiting Saints tomorrow
Landry would provide a lot of value to the WR room, especially now that it looks like his price has come down. It's been mentioned in this thread and in previous Landry threads that his ideal role in the offense would be the Y (Slot / Lance Moore role). MT with Landry on the field would pretty much own the short/intermediate routes and middle of the field. He also brings leadership and mentorship to the very young WR room which could be paramount since the only veteran presence we have at WR is MT and developing young WRs is proving more important now that ever at the position with the current contracts WRs are getting on their 2nd contract and turmoil some are causing before their 1st contract is up. Signing Landry does not change the fact we still need a true/every down Z (Devery role) to add top end speed to the position.
Looking at the current WRs on the roster, there are 3 would would benefit the most from Landry's mentorship as they could occupy the same position/role on the team going forward.
Kirk Merritt (6' 215lbs)
Kaawan Baker (6'1" 215lbs)
Easop Winston Jr. (6' 192lbs)
All of the WRs above have ST experience in college or in the NFL with Winston getting some return duty experience and Baker getting some kick coverage experience last season. I bring up the ST because Landry made a name for himself at LSU as a freshman running down and destroying returners which brings some attitude to the WR position. He also has returned punts/kicks in the NFL showing a willingness do do whatever it takes to get on the field and benefit the team. Baker played slot in college, but was considered position flexible and articles from last season indicated that he was training outside. They are all similar size or slightly bigger than Landry and all are bigger than Lance Moore who excelled in the slot role. They also are all faster than Landry, Moore or anyone else we've had primarily in that role with Merritt a 4.33 guy, and Baker/Winston both 4.42.
Overall should he sign it would be a positive signing for the team and our young WRs to help develop the current ones and potential drafted WRs which will be needed in the current state of the NFL and WRs.