Zack Baun: Top Graded LB / DPOY cand. [Why Baun Isn’t Still a Saint Thread]

Cap space is never the reason why the Saints can’t
re-sign good young players. Especially since Zack Baun is making less than Willie Gay Jr. in total value.
Saints FO have shown that they will create cap room for players’ salaries whenever necessary. What the FO thinks a player is worth isn’t the same as not being able to keep a player because of no cap space.

Lack of starter opportunity due to 2 good LBs hogging all of the starter snaps caused Baun to sign with Philly on a 1 year deal for a shot at Pete Werner salary or more. Baun would still be here if Davis or Werner underperformed in 2023.