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Downs is the cleanest pick. Styles and Reese are more projection. But projection is where franchises get made. Full breakdown.

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DeMario Davis re-sign debate: sentiment can't override the math. But the double-dip — draft a LB and keep him — actually makes business sense.

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Who is the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft class? Nick and Mike break down the latest Saints news and notes from the NFL Combine.- Which current Saints DB fits best at nickel?- Predicting QB landing spots across the league- Will the rookie linebacker class impact Demario Davis' value?

Who is the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft class?
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Who is part of the next wave of Saints leadership if they lose Cam Jordan and Demario Davis? If Cam Jordan and Demario Davis aren't back in 2026, who ends up being the next leaders for the Saints?

Who is part of the next wave of Saints leadership if they lose Cam Jordan and Demario Davis?
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What we learned about the Saints from Kellen Moore's NFL Combine comments Nick and Mike react to Kellen Moore's NFL Combine availability.- Will training camp look different for the Saints in 2026?- What does the future look like for Bryan Bresee?- Should the Saints want to play in the Hall of Fame Game?

What we learned about the Saints from Kellen Moore's NFL Combine comments
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Members Only: Reacting to Combine buzz | Is Caleb Downs the pick at No. 8? Kevin and Adam react to the latest reports from the NFL Combine.- How hard should the Saints push to retain Demario Davis?- Will Taysom Hill play football in 2026?- Is Caleb Downs the best fit to replace Alontae Taylor?

Members Only: Reacting to Combine buzz | Is Caleb Downs the pick at No. 8?
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How much should Saints fans trust the NFL Scouting Combine? The NFL Scouting Combine is here, which means it's time for the annual debate: does the Combine actually matter? For Saints fans, the answer is yes. The past 10-plus years point to the Saints targeting top performers in on-field tests. Here's what you should watch in Indianapolis.

How much should Saints fans trust the NFL Scouting Combine?
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Kellen Moore's Year 2 priorities: Building around Tyler Shough, but also learning from where Saints fell short Saints news and notes from the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis

Kellen Moore's Year 2 priorities: Building around Tyler Shough, but also learning from where Saints fell short
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What we're hearing at the combine on ... Derek Carr's future, Demario's market, fifth-year options, a hidden gem, more Everything we're hearing at the combine.

What we're hearing at the combine on ... Derek Carr's future, Demario's market, fifth-year options, a hidden gem, more
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What we're hearing at the combine on ... Derek Carr's future, Demario's market, fifth-year options, a hidden gem, more Everything we're hearing at the combine.

What we're hearing at the combine on ... Derek Carr's future, Demario's market, fifth-year options, a hidden gem, more
https://neworleans.football/2026/02/25/rumos-buzz-carr

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Do the Saints actually have to spend $50 million this offseason? Nick and Mike discuss early buzz from the NFL Scouting Combine.- Can the Saints wait until the draft to address receiver?- Explaining the Saints' cash-spending requirement- Temperature check on upcoming free agents

Do the Saints actually have to spend $50 million this offseason?
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Ranking Saints needs: At least one more wide receiver is a must, but can Saints afford to wait until the draft? Part 4 of our annual series ranking the Saints’ position needs from 12-to-1 leading into free agency and the draft

Ranking Saints needs: At least one more wide receiver is a must, but can Saints afford to wait until the draft?
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What we're hearing at the combine: On the 'spending floor,' prospects with hype, a Chris Olave extension, more All the buzz from Day 1

What we're hearing at the combine: On the 'spending floor,' prospects with hype, a Chris Olave extension, more
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Playing GM for the Saints: What big ticket free agent would you add? Free agency spending for the Saints will be something fun to watch unfold, but what if they shelled out money for a big name?

Playing GM for the Saints: What big ticket free agent would you add?
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Playing GM for the Saints: What big ticket free agent would you add? Free agency spending for the Saints will be something fun to watch unfold, but what if they shelled out money for a big name?

Playing GM for the Saints: What big ticket free agent would you add?
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Did the Saints have the best draft class in the NFL in 2025? Nick and Mike talk about the draft process.- How does removing positional need take pressure off the front office?- How valuable are combine workouts?- What is the biggest question entering the scouting combine?

Did the Saints have the best draft class in the NFL in 2025?
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Members Only: Ranking the defining moments of Kellen Moore’s first year in New Orleans Kevin and Adam reflect on year one of the Kellen Moore Era.- Where does Derek Carr's retirement fall?- How important was Chase Young's performance?- What did releasing Blake Grupe say about Kellen Moore?

Members Only: Ranking the defining moments of Kellen Moore’s first year in New Orleans
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Do the Saints have to add another edge rusher? Nick and Mike break down the Saints' remaining needs.- Do any recently released free agents move the needle?- Which takes did we get wrong in 2025?- Will the Saints invest in a punter this offseason?

Do the Saints have to add another edge rusher?
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What history says about Luke Fortner's free agency value Saints center Luke Fortner made just north of a million dollars in 2025. After starting 10 games in place of an injured Erik McCoy, the Saints may now have to pay starter money to keep a valuable backup.

What history says about Luke Fortner's free agency value
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Ranking Saints needs: Will they feel the Love in the draft? Or should they act even sooner at running back? Part 3 of our annual series ranking the Saints’ position needs from 12-to-1 leading into free agency and the draft

Ranking Saints needs: Will they feel the Love in the draft? Or should they act even sooner at running back?
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Which Saints free agents are the hardest to replace? Nick and Mike discuss the Saints' upcoming free agent class.- If the Saints could only keep two free agents, who should they be?- Should the Saints pursue Travis Etienne Jr.?- What will be the defining characteristic of the Kellen Moore era?

Which Saints free agents are the hardest to replace?
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Twenty-one times over 158,432 plays and seven years: How Kellen Moore found a rare play design and tailored it to Tyler Shough and the Saints Kellen Moore is designing his offense to fit Tyler Shough, and it's showcased perfectly in this one play

Twenty-one times over 158,432 plays and seven years: How Kellen Moore found a rare play design and tailored it to Tyler Shough and the Saints
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If you could guarantee one healthy Saint, who would it be? Nick and Mike discuss the status of the Saints' roster.- Which Saints can't afford to miss time?- Which positions must be addressed before the draft?- Are Bryan Bresee and Kendre Miller part of the Saints' long-term plans?

If you could guarantee one healthy Saint, who would it be?
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Playing GM for the Saints: Who are the most tradable assets? The Saints have a few players who could draw some trade interest, but who are they and what could New Orleans get back?

Playing GM for the Saints: Who are the most tradable assets?
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Members Only: Revisiting our worst Saints takes from the 2025 season With the dust settled, Kevin and Adam look back on how perceptions shifted throughout the 2025 season.- Were we too hard on Juwan Johnson?- How much did Chris Olave increase his value?- Did the QB change come at the right time?

Members Only: Revisiting our worst Saints takes from the 2025 season
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Members Only: Revisiting our worst Saints takes from the 2025 season With the dust settled, Kevin and Adam look back on how perceptions shifted throughout the 2025 season.- Were we too hard on Juwan Johnson?- How much did Chris Olave increase his value?- Did the QB change come at the right time?

Members Only: Revisiting our worst Saints takes from the 2025 season
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Building the team around Tyler Shough: What's the perfect plan for the Saints? The Saints have a massive opportunity ahead of them.

Building the team around Tyler Shough: What's the perfect plan for the Saints?
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What would it take for the Saints to trade Spencer Rattler? Nick and Mike discuss the Saints' interesting QB situation.- Reacting to Tyler Shough's MVP odds- Are we underselling Derek Carr's trade value?- Should the Saints extend Chase Young right now?

What would it take for the Saints to trade Spencer Rattler?
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Will Saints go all-in on Olave for their young QB? History says yes. The Saints face a decision to make on receiver Chris Olave, who is currently set to play out his fifth-year option in 2026. If league trends point in any direction, it looks like Tyler Shough will have his top target around for the long haul. Here is a breakdown of how teams invested in rookie signal-callers over the last decade.

Will Saints go all-in on Olave for their young QB? History says yes.
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Ranking Saints needs: Will they have to replace Demario Davis, Taysom Hill and Alontae Taylor? Part 2 of our annual series ranking the Saints’ position needs from 12-to-1 leading into free agency and the draft.

Ranking Saints needs: Will they have to replace Demario Davis, Taysom Hill and Alontae Taylor?
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