Saints Cap Moves: 1 restructure, 1 release; cap space currently at -$39,539,537

Elvis said

I don't mind this one. It's a no brainer in 2025 with our current situation. But 2026 and 2027 start to get tougher because the real contract years start running low and the prorated bonuses start getting pushed into his over age 30 void years. We're doing this now to pay for past mistakes. Hopefully McCoy doesn't turn into 2028's Cam Jordan where is a beloved veteran taking up $20m in cap space for past performance.

Click to expand...

Most of those issues become moot beyond 2026 if you're operating on rookie contract for a QB.

As I look at this draft the top 10 available talents vast majority have warts.

Jeanty - size
Abdul Carter - injury
T-Mac - average length
Mason Graham - size (weighed below 300 lbs)
Will Campbell - Short arms/lack of premium length
Will Johnson - Injury/lack of length/questions about speed

Travis Hunter appears to be the only sure thing talent.

I'm leaning towards being ok w/ the Saints moving up to select Cam Ward if that's who they want.

What frustrates me is that had we just stuck w/ Allen we would have lost more and would have been in better position to get to #1. Those wins late in the season under Rizzi did 0 to help the overall cause.