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2013 Offseason: Where They Stand

2012 was a year to forget for this Saints organization. The Bounty-Gate scandal was an enormous distraction on and off the field, as the punishments handed down from the league were a huge blow to their performance. The defense was historically awful, and the offense lost a lot of its efficiency without Payton making the in-game adjustments. Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan has been brought in and the team will transition to a 3-4 scheme. The personnel is not completely lined up yet, so there may be a few hybrid packages thrown in there as well. The biggest loss of the offseason has been left tackle Jermon Bushrod, who signed with Chicago. They have a decent group of experienced players that will compete for that spot, so the hole there is not a gaping one. Defensively, this veteran-loaded unit added a couple of 3-4 pieces but still lacks the linebackers, both inside and out, that truly fit this scheme. The Saints will be fighting an uphill battle in 2013, but they can still score against anybody. They only need a defense that is average, so they aren’t far away personnel-wise.

1 – Pass Rushing Outside Linebacker: Ryan’s scheme demands a lot of outside pass rush coming from the linebackers. There are a couple pieces with limited potential already in place, but nothing that screams 10+ sacks per season.

2 – Nose Tackle: The Saints were beat up against the running games between the tackles all year. This scheme needs a big body that occupies blockers and control the two inside gaps.

3 – Defensive Back: There are depth issues at both cornerback and safety. If they want to compete in this pass happy division, they need multiple options in the defensive backfield.
3 Round Mock:

#15 – Barkevious Mingo – OLB - LSU
#75 – Brandon Williams – DT – Missouri Southern State
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2013 DRAFT BUZZ:
THE LATEST PRE-DRAFT SMOKE AND MIRRORS FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

April 16


The New York Jets have reportedly put trade talks with Tampa Bay regarding a possible deal for Jets’ All-Pro CB Darelle Revis ‘on hold.’ Ostensibly, the Jets have put the talks on hold while they wait for updates on Revis’ medical condition. Revis, who is in New York for the beginning of the Jets’ ’voluntary’ off-season workouts that got underway on Monday, underwent an MRI that according to sources showed his recovery from a torn ACL to be on schedule if not somewhat ahead of what was expected. The fact that the Jets have put a hold on trade talks, though, is far more likely a pressure tactic in the stalled talks between the two teams. The Buccaneers are reportedly offering 1st and 3rd round picks, as well as a 5th or 6th rounder for Revis, although it is very possible that the first rounder is their #1 pick in 2014. Meanwhile, the Jets are holding out for more in a stare-down that could go on right up until the Buccaneers get on the clock with their opening round pick next week. The strangest part of the whole story, though, emerged on the weekend when there were reports that the Jets were trying to get the Buccaneers to take QB Mark Sanchez and his guaranteed $8M-plus contract for 2013 off their hands. The Jets never really denied the reports, but it doesn’t appear as if Sanchez is still part of the discussion. What is pretty clear is that Jets‘ management have no faith in Sanchez‘ ability to turn the franchise‘s fortunes around so it won‘t be a shock if the Jets make a move to try and acquire one of this year’s top prospects at the position such as West Virginia’s QB Geno Smith, especially if they are able to arm themselves with a second opening round selection at next week’s draft.
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