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The New Orleans Saints’ backfield is poised for explosiveness as Alvin Kamara embraces teaming up with Travis Etienne Jr., creating a dynamic tandem that hopes to rival the franchise’s storied running back duos. Kamara’s endorsement of rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and rookie receiver Jordan Tyson elevates expectations, especially with Tyson already drawing serious Offensive Rookie of the Year buzz.

Martin Emerson Jr.’s signing cranks up competition in the cornerback room, pushing Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley while also sharpening the Saints’ promising wide receiver group led by Chris Olave, Tyson and Devaughn Vele.

Jordyn Tyson isn’t just another wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, he’s a proven game winner with a clutch gene. His impressive performances with the Arizona State Sun Devils, especially in high-pressure fourth-quarter situations, combine with Tyler Shough’s resilience and Chris Olave’s dynamic playmaking to give New Orleans a revitalized offensive arsenal. Tyson’s knack for big plays in tough moments could transform close games into Saints victories.

The Saints wide receiver room shifts from uncertainty to promise, bolstered by additions like Bryce Lance, Barion Brown, and a healthy return for Devaugh...

This episode takes a deep dive into the New Orleans Saints' offseason moves, focusing on the potential impact of their revamped wide receiver trio and examining which rookie draft picks—especially from day three—are poised to contribute right away. The conversation also highlights standout undrafted free agent signings and analyzes the most impactful NFC South draft selections that could challenge the Saints next season. Throughout, there’s discussion about position battles, roster depth, and how new additions might shape the team’s performance, with added context about league-wide trends and divisional competition.

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The New Orleans Saints have retooled their offense around quarterback Tyler Shough, introducing a wave of playmaker potential as they pursue a stronger 2026 campaign. With first-round pick Jordyn Tyson adding dynamic receiving ability alongside Chris Olave, plus the arrivals of Travis Etienne Jr., Noah Fant, and tight end Oscar Delp, Shough is surrounded by a reinvigorated arsenal. The Saints also addressed their offensive line with veterans like David Edwards and promising rookie Jeremiah Wright to keep their young quarterback upright while igniting the run game.

Defensively, new additions Anfernee Jennings and Martin Emerson Jr. made s...

The New Orelans Saints and Cam Jordan are synonymous with one another and it's time for Jordan to return home to the roster. As the Saints shape their roster, recent acquisitions like Tyree Wilson and Anfernee Jennings bring excitement, but no one matches Cameron Jordan’s proven production and relentless motor.

The front office’s intent is clear: explosiveness in all three phases remains the theme, with dynamic additions to both offense and defense setting an unmistakable tone for the 2026 campaign.

Tyler Shough’s arsenal now features Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson, and newc...

This episode focuses on an in-depth analysis of the New Orleans Saints’ 2026 NFL Draft class, exploring draft grades, favorite picks, and the team’s heavy investment in offensive talent. The discussion highlights the reasoning behind selecting multiple wide receivers, the excitement around dynamic playmakers like Jordan Tyson, and how these choices position the offense for future success. The conversation also examines areas where the roster still needs reinforcement, particularly at edge rusher and cornerback, and considers which remaining free agents might make sense as final roster additions. Overall, the tone is optimistic about the draft’s potential impact and the di...

The New Orleans Saints may have found a hidden gem for their secondary with the signing of Martin Emerson Jr., a physical, press-man outside cornerback returning from an Achilles injury. With Alontae Taylor gone and uncertainty at the STAR/slot position, Emerson’s arrival sparks opportunity to find the best combination for the Saints’ nickel packages with Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson brings explosive potential alongside Chris Olave, but his injury history needs careful context. Recent insights reveal his ACL injury was perhaps less severe than rumored, and his toughness is un...

Bryce Lance has emerged as a potential Day 3 steal for the New Orleans Saints, bringing elite size, speed, and production from North Dakota State to a revamped wide receiver room. Similar to Marquez Valdes-Scantling and blazing 4.34 speed, Lance can forge a dynamic partnership with Chris Olave, Jordyn Tyson and Devaughn Vele as the Saints offense emphasizes vertical threats and playmaking potential.

On the offensive line, Jeremiah Wright’s combination of power, athleticism, and relentless drive makes him a candidate to push for snaps at guard during his rookie contract, with eyes on surpassing expectations as a d...

Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson brings game-changing potential to the New Orleans Saints, joining Chris Olave as a premier target for quarterback Tyler Shough. Tyson’s route-running, explosive separation, and contested catch ability set the stage for him to make an immediate impact in the Saints’ revamped offense under head coach Kellen Moore where he can rise to become one of the NFL’s top rookies.

On defense, Georgia’s Christen Miller offers more than his reputation as a run stopper, boasting underrated pass rush upside as he helps to anchor the middle of the Saint...

The New Orleans Saints put together a masterful 2026 NFL Draft class headlined by Jordyn Tyson, building around Tyler Shough. Adding Tyson, Bryce Lance, Barion Brown and Oscar Delp gives Shough everything he needs to be successful in 2026 while adding to the trenches, secondary and speedy, explosive special teams options in the process.

Trading for Tyree Wilson gives the Saints a chance to rehabilitate another first-round edge rusher in an attempt to continue the ascension of last year's Brandon Staley defense.

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The New Orleans Saints leaned in on Georgia Bulldogs in Day 2 of the NFL Draft with TE Oscar Delp and DT Christen Miller, but pass on big needs such as EDGE and STAR/Slot players in the process. However, the promise of both selections is undoubtable and Saints fans have a lot to look forward to for the future.

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The New Orleans Saints selected Oscar Delp 73rd Overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The New Orleans Saints selected Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller 42nd Overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The New Orleans Saints are primed to unleash one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses in 2026 after drafting dynamic wide receiver Jordyn Tyson at No. 8 overall in the NFL Draft. Pairing Tyson with playmakers like Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne Jr., and quarterback Tyler Shough gives the Saints the firepower to transform last year’s middling attack into a top-10 unit.

Attention now turns to the upcoming rounds, with pressing needs at edge rusher and the STAR/slot position. Plus, surprises are still possible with high-upside prospects like Lee Hunter and Jacob Rodriguez in th...

The New Orleans Saints selected Arizona State wide receiver Jordan Tyson with the 8th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The New Orleans Saints selected Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This will secure a top-end wide receiver duo with Chris Olave set to receive a major extension. This offseason has been about getting Tyler Shough more weapons, and they have done just that.

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The New Orleans Saints and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs could be a perfect fit for one another in this year's NFL Draft. While LSU's Mansoor Delane and Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate aren't far behind, Downs checks every box that Saints' general manager Mickey Loomis laid out during his Wednesday press conference. If on the board, Downs will be the best player available, he has very few to no question marks and allows the team to bolster an important piece of Brandon Staley's defense.

However, EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson m...

This episode dives into the most likely first-round draft options for the New Orleans Saints, ranking and debating prospects such as Reuben Bain, Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, and top wide receivers based on national mock drafts and recent workouts. The conversation covers the unpredictability of the draft, potential trade-up scenarios, and the team's positional needs. The panel also highlights key day-two prospects at wide receiver, tight end, and defense, emphasizing the importance of surrounding the quarterback with talent and building depth across the roster to address both immediate and long-term needs.

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The New Orleans Saints are primed to land a high-impact player with the No. 8 overall pick, as the debate between edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson heats up. Either helping Tyler Shough or helping to stop opposing offenses, the Saints can't really go wrong in this year's NFL Draft.

Roster needs extend beyond these headline names, with cornerback Mansoor Delane and safety Caleb Downs also generating intrigue for the Saints’ evolving defense under Brandon Staley. Strategic draft depth at wide receiver and edge rusher offers flexibility, while offseason leadership, highlighted by Tyl...

How the New Orleans Saints secure an NFL Draft victory with just three bold scenarios. Exploring top possibilities, the Saints could eye elite prospects like Rueben Bain Jr., Jordyn Tyson, and Mansoor Delane to address critical needs at edge rusher, wide receiver, and cornerback. Each path promises game-changing talent, from Bain’s game-breaking ability to Tyson’s alpha mentality and Delane’s outside coverage skills.

Breaking down lingering questions like whether or not the Saints will finally draft an LSU player in the first round, breaking a decades-old streak. Insights into the five must-hit priorities for the...

The New Orleans Saints are commonly included in rumors about trading up to the No. 3 overall pick, but should stand pat at No. 8. GM Mickey Loomis didn't trade up in the 2025 NFL Draft and it worked well, avoiding doing so in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft should be an easy choice with many quality players expected to still be available by No. 8 overall.

How the Arizona Cardinals and other teams drafting ahead of the Saints impact who could be left on the board for New Orleans. Making the decision between Carnell Tate, Jordyn T...

The New Orleans Saints trade back with the Miami Dolphins in the first round and still walk away with an elite prospect. What does a 7 round mock draft look like with a trade back. Does Jordyn Tyson's private workout change his draft stock? In house replacements for Alontae Taylor, like Jonas Sanker and Quincy Riley, could impact the Saints draft strategy if they don't land Caleb Downs or Keionte Scott.

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LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. hopes for the New Orleans Saints to be his next stop, keeping his talents in Louisiana. His deep-threat prowess promises to be a potential revival for the loss of the team’s big-play threat after Rashid Shaheed’s departure. Hilton details how his game-breaking speed, dynamic route running, and versatility at all receiver spots could make him the perfect fit alongside Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele in Kellen Moore’s evolving offense.

With a historic draft journey (participating in all four major All-Star games and working with quarterbacks like Jameis Winston, Jayden...

Jordan Tyson’s private workout could reshape the New Orleans Saints’ draft plans, igniting speculation about the eighth overall pick. With Tyson aiming to prove himself post-hamstring injury, all eyes are on whether he’ll join Chris Olave and Tyler Shough as a dynamic weapon for Kellen Moore’s offense.

The Saints could also entertain a rare trade-down scenario, weighing their options among top prospects like Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, Rueben Bain Jr., and Makai Lemon. Meanwhile, UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence impresses as a potential late-Day 1 or Day 2 target, offering the athleticism and produ...

Patience paid off for me making the New Orleans Saints selection in the Locked On 2026 NFL Mock Draft. With options like Jeremiyah Love, Mansoor Delane, Rueben Bain Jr. and Jordyn Tyson available, we had to change course once the top target went off the board thanks to an insane Dallas Cowboys trade-up.

00:25 Landing A Top Talent With Patience

09:12 How The Cowboys' Insane Trade Up Changed Everything

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The New Orleans Saints are in a great position in thus year's NFL Draft to land a difference-maker like Rueben Bain Jr, Mansoor Delane or a top WR. In this predictive mock draft, Bain is the prediction at the top, but some surprising falls settle the Saints with answers at EDGE, wide receiver and cornerback in the first three rounds.

Don't be surprised if Jordyn Tyson's Friday workout changes early predictions like this one across the media landscape. If he reestablishes himself as a dominant wideout, he could quickly become a top-10 selection.

Who do the Saints pick if Caleb Downs and the three top edge rushers are off the board at 8? Jordyn Tyson? Mansoor Delane? Other?

The Saints may not be able to grab the top prospects at EDGE, but there's Day 2 options who are good grabs. The Saints have the ammunition to trade up in any round. Also, what prospects have we not given enough shine to?

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The New Orleans Saints have one condition for drafting prototypical outliers in the NFL Draft like Rueben Bain Jr.: production. That's something Bain has put together in droves over his career with the Miami Hurricanes, which could put him in firm position to be among other top options like Mansoor Delane, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon and even Carnell Tate if he falls, to be selected with the No. 8 overall selection.

Meanwhile, positional outliers like Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs may have a harder time forcing the Saints to break the mold of their last ten y...

Edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.’s draft status has sparked intense speculation, but the New Orleans Saints aren't short on options. With Arvell Reese, David Bailey, Zion Young, and Anthony Lucas in the mix, the Saints could make a bold move up the board, stand pat at pick eight or find an edge rusher in later rounds.  However, Bain's stock doesn't seem to be massively impacted, keeping him as a possibility for New Orleans.

Kellen Moore’s leadership has reshaped New Orleans, rallying the roster through adversity and positioning the Saints as legitimate contenders in the NF...

Auburn EDGE Keyron Crawford may be a Day 2 NFL Draft prospect, but he may be a better New Orleans Saints fit than higher-ranked options. Brandon Staley's defense emphasizes athleticism and speed, both of which Crawford packs in droves.

His collegiate teammate Keldric Faulk may be the higher ranking prospect, but Crawford's upside may be better suited for the Saints' defense.

00:23 Keyron Crawford A Great Fit For New Orleans

09:26 Keldric Faulk Vs. Keyron Crawford Comparison

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Tyler Shough’s maturity, efficiency, and playmaking ignite hope for a New Orleans Saints revival. Having improved against pressure in his rookie campaign, Shough’s knack for game-winning drives and his ability to elevate teammates, whether Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, or Ronnie Bell, signal a dynamic future for the offense. Saints fans, ready to rebound from a five-year playoff drought, now sense promise with Shough at the helm.

The Saints' NFL Draft landscape faces turbulence as Miami edge rusher Ruben Bain Jr.'s off-field incident emerges. As prospects with unique fits consider visits to New Orlea...

The New Orleans Saints’ most impactful offseason move wasn’t just adding an explosive running back, but solidifying the offensive line with the addition of David Edwards. The Saints aim to reignite their ground attack with Travis Etienne Jr. and the potential return of Alvin Kamara, Edwards helps to retool a unit that struggled struggled on the ground and promises to keep Tyler Shough clean.

Keeping the entire coaching staff intact may be the Saints’ other biggest win of the offseason. By blocking attempts to poach key assistants like Keith Williams and retaining Scott Tolzien while b...

Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson's medicals could give the New Orleans Saints a fresh path to building around quarterback Tyler Shough. Meanwhile  draft options that could shape the futures of Alvin Kamara and Cameron Jordan while also considering explosive talents like Mike Washington Jr. and Rueben Bain Jr..

This mock draft targets high-upside prospects, including Miami's versatile Keionte Scott and Michigan edge rusher Jaishawn Barham, to bolster Brandon Staley’s defense. Strategic trades and developmental linemen like Jeremiah Wright and Cole Brevard aim to strengthen the trenches.

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This episode focuses on New Orleans Saints draft strategies and offseason moves, exploring the debate around trading up for top prospects like Rueben Bain Jr. and Arvell Reese, and weighing the value of waiting for talent to fall versus aggressive pursuit. The conversation covers the importance of addressing key positions, particularly wide receiver and running back, and examines the risks and rewards of the Saints' potential draft day maneuvers. Panelists also break down the most impactful transactions across the NFC South, such as high-profile player acquisitions and coaching changes, while highlighting what the Saints should avoid in the upcoming...

The New Orleans Saints are set to host Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson on a visit, allowing them to answer on of his biggest question marks: health. Should the dominant wide receiver check out clean medically with the Saints' staff and put on a show during his planned April 17 private workout for ahead of the NFL Draft, he could easily remain in consideration for the No. 8 overall selection. The move would pair an alpha X-receiver capable of taking over football game with prove wideout Chris Olave.

Keldric Faulk and Olaivavega Ioane could be surprise picks a...

The New Orleans Saints could get a mid-round steal with Western Michigan EDGE Nadame Tucker, who would fit in well in Brandon Staley's defense. His pass rush ability would allow him a pass rush specialist role opposite Chase Young and in rotation with Carl Granderson and potentially Cameron Jordan.

His comfort dropping back into shallow coverage would also maximize his snaps in obvious pass rusher situations late in the games, allowing him to show his ability to be an impact player when the lights shine brightest in the fourth quarter.

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The New Orleans Saints' decision to pick up the fifth-year option of defensive tackle Bryan Bresee was an easy one for the club. Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley changed the system for the Saints' front and Bresee met the challenge well enough to impress the organization. His continued development will be imperative for the Saints' run defense in particular.

The Saints' have found some success in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft despite some key fumbles in the process and the team should be willing to be active and aggressive in this year's NFL Draft, w...

This episode focuses on the New Orleans Saints’ strategies for the upcoming NFL draft, highlighting potential trade scenarios and the team’s approach to building its roster. The discussion covers the pros and cons of targeting impact players versus addressing positional needs, with particular emphasis on adding talent to the wide receiver group and strengthening the defense. There’s in-depth analysis of mock draft decisions, including the importance of acquiring versatile and high-upside athletes, consideration of how trades could change New Orleans’ draft positioning, and thoughts on the significance of picking up contract options for current players. The conversation wraps up...

The New Orleans Saints drafting Ohio State WR Carnell Tate to build around Tyler Shough is a winning strategy in this year's NFL Draft. If Rueben Bain Jr., Arvell Reese and David Bailey are already off the board, there's no drop-off in draft success by choosing to then build around Shough and add more offensive weapons.

The Saints could look to trade up in this year's draft to make sure they're achieving both goals of bolstering defense and building around Shough. Washington's Denzel Boston could be a perfect trade-up target after landing a top edge r...