The 2024 NFL draft is fast approaching, and mock drafts are coming out left and right. It’s important to take these with a grain of salt, but they can be useful to see who could be joining the Saints. With that being said Field Yates of ESPN has the Saints taking Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu. Fautanu played 1,005 snaps at left tackle this past season for … [Read more...] about ESPN’s mini mock draft has the Saints addressing a top team need
Willie Gay Jr. eager to compete for snaps in Saints LB corps
What’s the vision for Willie Gay Jr.? The New Orleans Saints acted quickly to sign the Kansas City Chiefs linebacker when free agency opened up, and it’s obvious they needed another player in the group after losing Zack Baun to the Philadelphia Eagles. Many of Gay’s strengths overlap with Pete Werner as a highly athletic linebacker who can run with tight ends and running backs … [Read more...] about Willie Gay Jr. eager to compete for snaps in Saints LB corps
Zack Baun says goodbye to Saints fans after ‘unforgettable’ 4 years in New Orleans
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zack Baun (@zackbaun) Zack Baun was one of the first losses the New Orleans Saints took in free agency, but their former linebacker didn’t waste any time in thanking the city for supporting him during the first four years of his career. The Saints traded up to get Baun in the 2020 draft, sending their 2021 … [Read more...] about Zack Baun says goodbye to Saints fans after ‘unforgettable’ 4 years in New Orleans
Saints could have traded for Justin Fields, if they had wanted to
It says a lot about the New Orleans Saints’ plans at quarterback that they never entered trade talks while the Chicago Bears were trying to find a new home for Justin Fields. The 25-year-old was dealt to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2025 draft; if he’s able to get on the field ahead of Russell Wilson and play well, it can turn … [Read more...] about Saints could have traded for Justin Fields, if they had wanted to
Saints advisor Jon Gruden is a big supporter of backup QB Nathan Peterman
It’s still unclear what role ex-Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has with the New Orleans Saints. His connection to the organization has been characterized as, at different times, “an observer rather than any official consultant” per NewOrleans.Football’s Mike Triplett and as a possible “addition to the Saints offensive staff rather than a replacement for offensive … [Read more...] about Saints advisor Jon Gruden is a big supporter of backup QB Nathan Peterman