Alert! Patriots trade DT Davon Godchaux to the Saints for 2026 7th round pick (345 Viewers)

[Snakehead]

Looks like a solid move. Does this alter our draft strategy?

No, this draft has quite a few guys in this mold, but having a veteran on the roster who has played in a 3-4 system in the NFL will help them. It also helps use to bring in a veteran to install a new system.

 

[Tulsa Saint]

Looks like a solid move. Does this alter our draft strategy?

Nah

We still badly need another DT in the draft somewhere.

Godchaux is certainly helpful but we need another quality guy even if it’s the 3rd or 4th round instead of the 2nd.

 

[Snakehead]

Looking back at his draft profile, he was projected as a 3-4 DE, I think he might be opposite Bresee at DE/4i which is what Staley uses.

 

[Stalwart385]

Not crazy about the player at 30 but he's a much better scheme fit. So could work out well. At his current contract its not bad at all. Have to see what they do there though.

 

[Snakehead]

Not crazy about the player at 30 but he's a much better scheme fit. So could work out well. At his current contract its not bad at all. Have to see what they do there though.

I would expect a couple guys like this on offense and defense to help install new systems.

 

[TribuneUK]

First: this is giving me that low key 2006 Jeff Faine / Hollis Thomas 'improve the team core through low cost trades' warm & fuzzy feeling.
Second: it gives the LSU section a local player to cheer for
Third: Best Nawlins name since Delvin Breaux

 

[Snakehead]

First: this is giving me that low key 2006 Jeff Faine / Hollis Thomas 'improve the team core through low cost trades' warm & fuzzy feeling.
Second: it gives the LSU section a local player to cheer for
Third: Best Nawlins name since Delvin Breaux

I really like those low cost/low key veteran additions to build the core/foundation of the team especially when you have a regime/system change.

 

[SweetT]

Dang, what a way to wake up in the morning!!!

 

[St. Geezy]

Josina with another mention of a contract adjustment, this time directly involving the Saints. This seems potentially relevant as it pertains to her mention of a team needing Goedert’s contract adjusted in order to facilitate a trade. Makes me wonder if she has an inside source in New Orleans giving her this extra level of detail and it could be providing us a hint as to what team she’s referring to with the Goedert talks.

Possibly a reach, but it’s just a thought.

 

[Swampy Saint]

Looks like a solid move. Does this alter our draft strategy?

Doesn't it always?

I love this time of year between free agency and the draft.

 

[Saints 318]

Good rebuild that D-Line

 

[RaginSaint93]

Staley gets what he wants.

More like Bo Davis got what he wants

 

[rlemieux]

With Bo Davis on staff I’m wondering if we target Swinson and Jones also, Bo gives us an inside track on them

I’ve heard Bo speak highly of both and if the opportunity presents itself I would not be surprised. Especially Swinson.

 

[livefromDC]

Good news - Seems like the run stuffer we have been missing.

Bad News - He will count $3.2 Billion vs the cap in 2054.

Yes, but in 2054 the cap will be $312 Billion. Smh, I need you guys to learn cap economoics.

Looks like a solid move. Does this alter our draft strategy?

No, it shouldn't. If anything it's a sign to the contrary. This doesn't change who will be BPA when the Saints draft. This is a new staff so hopefully the Saints are done with trying to force the issue through the draft looking for a prototype that may not be there when the Saints are on the clock.

 

[TalleyHo1]

First: this is giving me that low key 2006 Jeff Faine / Hollis Thomas 'improve the team core through low cost trades' warm & fuzzy feeling.
Second: it gives the LSU section a local player to cheer for
Third: Best Nawlins name since Delvin Breaux

I was thinking the same exact thing!