ESPN insider predicts what the Saints will do with their first two draft picks
The New Orleans Saints have options. Like many teams, they have some holes to fill on their roster without a doubt. That being said, some roster needs are more glaring than others. For the Saints, they've been build through the trenches over the past decade. Last season, that began to slip a bit. According to […]
The New Orleans Saints have options. Like many teams, they have some holes to fill on their roster without a doubt.
That being said, some roster needs are more glaring than others.
For the Saints, they've been build through the trenches over the past decade. Last season, that began to slip a bit.
According to the latest report from ESPN insiders, the Saints plan on revitalizing their trench play early in this year's draft.
With Derek Carr already penciled in as the Saints' starter, what's the next step? "Adding to the trenches" was a quick and clear answer from a source who has knowledge of the team's plans. Expect New Orleans to be aggressive with fortifying both lines, especially after losing some key players on the defensive side. On the O-line, left guard is a big question mark, and the Saints could add competition with Andrus Peat. O'Cyrus Torrence (Florida) could be a Day 1 option, while Steve Avila is an intriguing Day 2 candidate.
But defensive tackle is their biggest need, and Mazi Smith (Michigan) could be in play for the team at No. 29. Keeanu Benton (Wisconsin) is a second-day possibility there as a plug-and-play starter inside.
All that aside, I'm also looking at running back as a sleeper position target. The Saints might like someone like Kendre Miller (TCU) or DeWayne McBride (UAB) in the middle-to-late rounds. — Jordan Reid
This should come as no surprise. It's been clear that defensive line upside and offensive line depth could be on the table early for the Saints in this year's draft.
It will be interesting see how they attack the first few rounds.
