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What could the Saints do in the draft to change a projected win total for this season?

By John Hendrix, Mike Triplett, Nick Underhill

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Kellen Moore Addresses Alvin Kamara's Future, Cam Jordan, Chris Olave at NFL Spring Meetings

Here's what he had to say about Alvin Kamara, Cam Jordan, Chris Olave and the quarterback room.

Nick Underhill, Mike Triplett

Mar 30

Nick Underhill

· 4h ago

Moore sees AK in the mix

Kellen Moore said he plans on having Alvin Kamara in the running back room and thinks he and Etienne can fit together well.

-Moore said they're still talking to Cam Jordan but nothing to report there yet.

-He also noted that the team will be looking to hold joint practices this camp.

Nick Underhill

· 1d ago

Owners meetings and dark mode is here

Should get a little bit of news flowing this week. We're heading out to Phoenix for the NFL meetings. We'll get 30 minutes with Kellen Moore on Tuesday morning, giving us a chance to catch up on what has happened to this point and where things might be going. Obviously, some big topics still left co…

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Nick Underhill

· 3d ago

Site stuff

Not a bad first few days. Squashed a ton of bugs. Got a ton more to squish. Keep sending those tickets in.

Just a few quick things to answer a bunch of questions all at once.

- Yes, there will be a dark mode at some point. Just wanted to get the site up, get…

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FuSoYa·

What kind of WR do they need?

Everybody feels strongly that the Saints need new blood at WR. I don’t exactly disagree, though I’d say they spent much of last year investing in low-risk flyers at that position, and any of them could show up all of a sudden. But it’s a universal belief that this isn’t good enough (actual Saints staff notwithstanding).

So what type of WR are they lacking, in your opinion?

I believe that Olave would be best as a slot-heavy intermediate receiver, and that a true X would be the most useful addition (like almost all teams probably). But as the Saints don’t seem anxious to relegate Olave to that role, and they do have a “big slot” in Vele and a potential legit journeyman in Polk, I kind of think that a real slot receiver would add the most to the dynamic. A sub-6’, 210lb buy who can move under the coverage in mesh and multi-level routes, and maybe avoid a tackle sometimes. Beyond that, I think the next greatest need is a perimeter blocker, ala Trequan. I think skill players who can block and an… I don’t know, an “Alvin Kamara-esque” receiving back would be more useful than anything other than a big, fast dude who can run all the routes and beat double-coverage… which is something everybody is looking for, all the time.

So, fantasy successes aside, which kind of player should the Saints be aiming for?

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Breaking down the biggest needs of each team picking before the Saints

The NFL Draft is less than a month away. Free agency, Combine grades and Pro Days are starting to reshape the board. If you've checked out our new mock draft simulator, chances are you've talked yourself into and out of 10 different scenarios for the Saints. Here's how the rest of the board could narrow New Orleans' decision at No. 8.

Adam Guttuso

Mar 25

Nick Underhill

· 5d ago

Saints are signing QB Zach Wilson

The Saints are signing Zach Wilson, adding a veteran presence to the quarterback room behind Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, according to a source.

Wilson, 26, spent 2025 in Miami as Tua Tagovailoa's backup and barely saw the field — six completions on 11 attempts across four appearances. Before…

Why Mansoor Delane's pro-day moment was big for Saints, too (whether they draft him or not)

Big Saints contingent was on hand at LSU's pro day as usual on Monday -- though coach Kellen Moore was at Miami as the predraft process ramps up

Mike Triplett

Mar 24

What is Chris Olave worth? How he compares to JSN, Garrett Wilson and every receiver who just got paid

Jaxon Smith-Njigba just signed for $42.15 million a year — the richest wide receiver deal in NFL history. Chris Olave is sitting at a negotiating table with the Saints right now. That number matters. So does four years of play-by-play data that says Olave has been outperforming his situation the entire time.

Nick Underhill

Mar 23

Everyone says they draft 'best player available' — Will the Saints actually do it?

The NFL has a tried and true draft formula: take the best players at the most important positions first. But with a youth movement, could New Orleans stray from convention and truly take the best player on the board, regardless of position. History says it's a risk, but the reward could be worth it.

Adam Guttuso

Mar 19