Loomis stated, in his post draft conference, that they have one position that they must address because they couldn't in the draft. He wouldn't say what position, but said the press could probably guess. That position almost has to be FS. He said they would address it via FA or trade. Here is Loomis' press conference:
My first thought was Safety also, and still believe that to be the case, but then I was thinking that it could also be a guard due to Ruiz's shortcomings thus far. Then I remembered that the Saints had signed Forrest Lamp who was drafted early in the 2nd round in the 2017 draft, and then tore his ACL and missed the entire season. Then he played in couple of games in 2018 after a minor knee procedure/cleanup, and then was a healthy scratch the rest of the season. So let's excuse 2017 and 2018 due to the ACL and recovery.
In 2019 he played in seven games before breaking his fibula, and was then placed on IR for the remainder of the season.
So now we go to 2020, where Lamp anchored the OL, and started all 16 games for the Chargers at left guard. He lead the league with 1,174 total snaps. Well, that's interesting. By the accounts I have seen, he played quite well.
Then in 2021 he signed with the Bills, and once again, got hurt early, and was placed on IR, and then released.
Now he is a Saint.
Interesting thing about Lamp, the talent is there. He just can't stay healthy, but if he can, and Ruiz doesn't pick up his play, this could/should be his replacement, as I don't think that Throckmorton is as talented or as good a player as Lamp is. Have I missed anyone?
So yeah... he likely means that we need a safety.
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