2024 5th round LB Jaylan Ford may be an underrated gem in new Saints defense

TruSaint said

Then NT needs a huge upgrade, followed by SOLB.

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Much like Ray Lewis most defenders perform better w/ less weight than more. I continue to believe Cam’s best fit is SOLB. I do agree NT will need an upgrade but the unique thing about this defense is you don’t need Elite DL. It helps if you have one but the alignments tend to make the players look better than they are.

The most important thing is this scheme outside of that NT is your secondary. If the secondary stinks it falls apart.

Think about it….the Rams leading edge was Leonard Floyd. Their ILBs were unknowns. The entire front 7 benefits from the 1 on 1 matchups. Their jobs are easier but the zone coverage on the back end makes secondary play the puzzle that makes all fit. If that’s not working the entire defense breaks down.

I’d run to the podium if Will Johnson was there at 9 and never look back. You can add DL w/ length and a NT w/ other picks.