By Rob Rang - FOX Sports NFL Draft Analyst
Outside of Canal Street, in an offseason full of blockbuster trades in the NFL, the New Orleans Saints’ acquisition of a second first-round selection in next week’s draft has largely gone unexplored.
General manager Mickey Loomis and new head coach Dennis Allen clearly like the talent in the 2022 draft and wanted higher picks. After their April 4 deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Saints went from having three selections among the top 100 to four, including Nos. 16 and 19 overall.
While exciting, acquiring that extra first-round selection was also expensive. Moving up so boldly cost the Saints their first-round choice in 2023 and second-round pick in 2024. ...
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Outside of Canal Street, in an offseason full of blockbuster trades in the NFL, the New Orleans Saints’ acquisition of a second first-round selection in next week’s draft has largely gone unexplored.
General manager Mickey Loomis and new head coach Dennis Allen clearly like the talent in the 2022 draft and wanted higher picks. After their April 4 deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Saints went from having three selections among the top 100 to four, including Nos. 16 and 19 overall.
While exciting, acquiring that extra first-round selection was also expensive. Moving up so boldly cost the Saints their first-round choice in 2023 and second-round pick in 2024. ...
Full Story - Fox Sports
