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By Lucas Loffredo - CNC
At this point in free agency, all of the big fish have been reeled out of the pond.
A pond that the New Orleans Saints were never really fishing in...
So far, the team has made cost effective moves that put less strain on their salary cap going forward. Moves like signing Willie Gay and Chase Young feel like players that could potentially outplay their value and be key contributors for the team.
With the many holes still left on this roster, the Saints should continue to look to sign solid veteran free agents at a bargain price. Positions along the offensive line, at safety, receiver, defensive tackle and potentially edge rusher are still spots where the team needs to add some talent and depth between now and the draft.
Hitting this slow period in free agency, we’re going to headline some moves the Saints should make both in the draft and in free agency to make this offseason a win for the team.
Let’s start with the first move.
Re-sign OL Andrus Peat ...
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OTHER SOURCES:
> AtoZ Sports: New Orleans Saints meeting with Mizzou defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine during team's Pro Day
> AtoZ Sports: Raiders, Vikings, Jets, and Saints targeting defensive line prospects at Michigan and Florida State pro days
OTHER SAINTS RELATED NEWS:
B/R says hiring Klint Kubiak the Saints’ smartest move this offseason
The Saints tried to jumpstart their offense by hiring Klint Kubiak, and Bleacher Report labels that the smartest move of their offseason:
sports.yahoo.com
Saints owner Gayle Benson alleges her plan to buy Ray Brandt dealerships was blocked
Benson planned to buy the Nissan and Infiniti dealerships in south Mississippi and Metairie. The commission set its first hearing for the Nissan case on April 11.
www.wwltv.com
New Orleans Saints Urged To Add Michael Thomas Replacement
The New Orleans Saints could come away with a new target for QB Derek Carr and a replacement for star WR Michael Thomas in the NFL Draft.
gridironheroics.com
Will the Saints’ offseason approach help the team escape the cycle of mediocrity?
The New Orleans Saints are trying to find their way back to contender status. Are they making the necessary moves this offseason to do that?
whodatdish.com
Grading the Saints’ signing of former 49ers DE Chase Young
We know the contract terms and 2024 salary cap hit. So how do you grade the Saints' signing of Chase Young? Here's our take:
sports.yahoo.com
At Alabama pro day, Saints get close look at first-round-quality DBs
The Saints sent a defensive backs coach to Alabama's pro day, who was tasked with running drills for first-round cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry:
sports.yahoo.com
NFL analyst believes Saints have been moving the wrong way since free agency started
The New Orleans Saints haven’t had the most explosive free agency, leading one writer to believe that the league is leaving them behind.
whodatdish.com
3 former Saints who are still free agents
2024 free agency has been going on for nearly two weeks and some former New Orleans Saints players are still searching for new teams.
whodatdish.com
Saints special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi talks kickoff rule change proposal
New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi discussed his kickoff rule change proposal on Good Morning Football:
sports.yahoo.com
Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram to miss two weeks following knee injury
Power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, Brandon Ingram, will be out for the next two weeks due to a knee injury suffered during a game against the Orlando Magic.
wgno.com
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. Saints Free Agent Roundup | Why Jake Haener MUST WIN Backup Job
.. Saints Using Free Agency As Bargain Shopping!!
.. Saints Now LIVE: 1st Round Draft Targets After NFL Free Agency +
.. In a Saints lineup, who is batting 1-4 and who is your starting pitcher?
.. Klint Kubiak MIGHT BE COOKING
.. GMFB | Kyle Brandt and ST Darren Rizzi discuss hybrid kickoff rule with Saints special teams coach
.. NFL DRAFT PREVIEW: Will Saints Make SURPRISE SELECTION In First Round?
.. NFL Vets on Chase Young Signing With The Saints & WERE SAINTS FANS SPOILED BY DREW BREES?
.. WR Stanley Morgan Jr Welcome To New Orleans Highlights
.. The Pat McAfee Show | Should The NFL Just Get Rid Of Kickoffs??
> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD
LAGNIAPPE:
.. PELICANS at HEAT | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 22, 2024
.. Highlights: Jose Alvarado with 17 Points vs. Miami Heat
.. Highlights: CJ McCollum with 30 Points vs. Miami Heat
.. Willie Green recaps win | Pelicans at Heat Postgame 3/22/24
.. Pelicans Postgame w/ Willie Green, Pelicans players 3/22/2024
.. CJ McCollum 30 PTS | Naji Marshall 13 PTS | Pelicans Get Payback on Jimmy Butler And The Heat
> PELICANS DISCUSSION BOARD
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