Saints hosted RB Kareem Hunt and LB Anthony Barr (Upd: Hunt leaves Colts/Vikings visits w/ no deal; Giants cancel Barr visit)

That makes no sense at all. Please provide data to back up your assumption.
Maybe he meant that Payton chose to use bargain bin/clearance sale players to fill our needs? I think Coach Payton relied on his ability to get the most out of players and his superb play calling. It worked sometimes, but I think we needed an infusion of talent desperately!