Deuce Update (From ESPN)

'79 Saints said

No, you don't. You can draft a guard in round 6 and get a productive starter. Jahri Evans was round #4, for example.

I think they do want a new guard to replace Nesbit, so while Faneca may not be the choice, I'd be surprised if the Saints don't bring in a vet to compete with the guys they already have... and a low round draft pick is still an option.

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The staff was completely surprised by Evans. They did not expect him to come in and start from day 1. To go into an offseason and say "we don't need to address our starting G position until Day 2 of the draft" is very irresponcible. Sure you can find a G in round 6 that could eventually start for a team, but not there rookie season and from all reports I here and my personal opinion, this team is ready to make a deep run in the playoffs. A 6th round rookie G isn't who I want protecting Brees and opening holes for our RB's.


If Nesbit does not get re-signed, which I hope he doesn't, we will have to sign a starting caliber G or draft one high....anything else would prove this staff is not on top of things.

Of course all of this is assuming Alleman isn't the guy.