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By Nick Shook | Around The NFL Writer
The New Orleans Saints have signed some great UDFA's in the past. Will 2020 be the same in the COVID-19 era in the NFL?
The Covid-19 crisis throughout the world has shut down or significantly altered most businesses throughout the country. The NFL has been no exception. The league canceled all mini-camps and team workouts through the offseason for safety reasons. The lack of offseason activities has put new free agents and incoming rookies at a significant disadvantage with their new teams. It has created an even larger obstacle for late-round draft picks and undrafted rookies, who statistically face an uphill battle to make NFL rosters under normal circumstances. The New Orleans Saints have always had great luck with such players, however.
Head Coach Sean Payton has always had an open mind in giving chances to players who may not get the same opportunity with other teams throughout the league, even with one of the NFL's deepest and most talented rosters. As recently as last year, DT Shy Tuttle and All-Pro kick returner Deonte Harris made significant contributions to the team despite being undrafted. At the same time, LB Kaden Elliss, a 7th round draft choice, earned an opportunity at defensive snaps before being injured. This year's UDFA rookies group may face a bigger challenge than in past years, but we can expect a few of these talented players to turn heads as the team gets ready to open training camp for the 2020 season. ...
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