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re: Shough on Terron Armstead’s The Set pod
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/15/26 at 4:39 pm to jmcwhrter
Very interesting Shough mentioned how he excited he is to work w Polk,,. Said dude has been grinding in film room as much as him and he wasn’t playing.
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re: Lets talk about the TE room
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/15/26 at 4:15 pm to NOSHAU
I think Goedert makes a ton of sense and wouldn’t cost a ton
re: Eagles are about to have a fire sale
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/12/26 at 12:22 am to htran90
Goddert would be a great signing and fits our timeline and should be affordable 3 yr 30 mil type deal
Jeff Duncan’s 10 keys to the offseason
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/8/26 at 11:36 am
1. Give Brandon Staley a raise
Staley authored one of the best coaching jobs in the league this season. The Saints defense improved from 30th to ninth under Staley’s command, and he did it without many high-end additions in the offseason while transitioning to a new 3-4 scheme. Players have universally praised Staley’s coaching this season. If Staley stacks another year like one on his résumé, he’ll be a popular head coaching candidate next year. Rewarding him with a pay raise and an “assistant head coach” title would send a positive message to the rest of the staff.
2. Sign Chris Olave and Alontae Taylor to extensions
Olave and Taylor have earned the security of a long-term contract and are future core players. Both are productive, in their primes and improving. They’re exactly the kind of players you commit to long-term. The Olave contract might be complicated by the need for provisions to protect the team because of his injury history, but he has earned a deal similar to the four-year, $130 million deal his college teammate Garrett Wilson received from the Jets last year. Taylor, meanwhile, ranked among the team leaders in tackles (83), tackles for loss (7), interceptions (2) and passes defensed (11). He was a catalyst in the defense’s remarkable improvement.
3. Hire Jon Gannon
The former Cardinals head coach is going to be a popular candidate for a defensive coordinator job, so the chances of landing him are remote. But if for some reason, he falls through the cracks, the Saints would be wise to bring him aboard. Gannon is close friends with Staley, and the two run essentially the same scheme. Gannon is a respected defensive mind who would bolster the staff and be an ideal coordinator-candidate-in-waiting should Staley land a head coaching job next offseason.
4. Bring back Demario Davis and Cam Jordan
The 30-something defensive captains continued to defy Father Time and enjoyed career renaissances in Staley’s 3-4 scheme. Davis led the Saints with 143 tackles, and Jordan led the team in sacks (10½), tackles for loss (15) and quarterback hits (15). Both are team captains and have stated their desire to keep playing and stay in New Orleans. Not sure I would have said this before the season, but both deserve another year, based on production not loyalty. I don’t think the Saints rally from the 1-8 start this season without their steady leadership.
5. Give Taysom Hill a retirement send-off
Full disclosure: I have no idea what Hill wants to do in 2026. He might want to keep playing. But he sure sounded like a guy ready to call it a career after the Saints’ home finale against the Jets. Hill turns 36 in August and has taken a physical pounding over the years. He’s earned more than $60 million in his nine-year career. Not bad for a former undrafted free agent. If he elects to retire, the Saints should give him a send-off befitting one of the most unique, dynamic and popular players in team history.
6. Sign Teven Jenkins in free agency
The Saints have to run the ball better in 2026. That starts with upgrading the offensive line. Finding a starting left guard in free agency is Job 1. Quality offensive linemen are hard to find, so they don’t come cheap. But the Saints final have the cap room to make it happen. Cleveland’s Teven Jenkins is still only 27 and would bolster the team’s run blocking, which should be a priority this offseason. He finished the season as the eighth-highest ranked guard, according to Pro Football Focus. By comparison, Cesar Ruiz was the Saints’ highest ranked guard at No. 61, and former Saints guard Trevor Penning was No. 69.
7. Sign a veteran backup QB
Having the most inexperienced quarterback room in the league was a fun, compelling storyline last season. But it doesn’t need a second chapter. As Shough takes the reins of the offense in Year 2, he would benefit greatly from having a veteran to mentor him and help him learn the ins and outs of modern NFL quarterbacking. The Saints will have plenty of options here, but I’d look hard at Tyrod Taylor, Marcus Mariota and Carson Wentz.
8. Draft Jeremiyah Love at No. 8
Toss out the conventional wisdom that running backs shouldn’t be drafted this high. Love is an exception, one of the few backs worthy of a Top 10 selection. He’s the most explosive playmaker in this draft, regardless of position, and this Saints offense desperately needs juice. In fact, it’s the team’s top offseason priority. The Saints ranked last in the NFL in explosive plays. They can’t continue to rely solely on Shough to execute 10- and 12-play scoring drives every game. Love is the kind of explosive playmaker the Saints need to complement Shough’s passing skills, someone who can score in chunks rather than bites. His sprinter’s speed helped him produce 39 runs of 10 or more yards last season. Check out his 98-yard TD run vs. Indiana in the 2024 College Football Playoff as evidence. Love would immediately become RB1 and allow Alvin Kamara to move into a complementary backup role, which best suits him at this stage of his career.
9. Draft Chris Bell and Tim Keenan III
Here’s your second-day haul. The receiving corps desperately needs a third wheel, someone with a complementary skill set to Olave and contested-pass-catcher Devaughn Vele. The Saints finished last in the NFL in yards-after-catch average. Add a receiver who can turn a 5-yard crosser into a 15-yard third-down conversion, and this Saints offense could take off. Ja’Lynn Polk and Trey Palmer were intriguing in-season additions, but both are question marks. Louisville’s Chris Bell is a Mississippi native with dynamic run-after-catch ability. He’s also Shough’s former teammate. His draft status is complicated by ACL surgery, but that could help the Saints’ ability to acquire him at a bargain in Round 2. Keenan, meanwhile, is exactly what NFL teams look for in a run-stuffing interior lineman. He’d be a younger, cheaper replacement for Davon Godchaux at nose tackle. A speedy edge rusher is another possibility here.
10. Draft a punter — any punter
I know most folks view punters as an afterthought, but this is an underrated offseason priority. Kai Kroeger finished near the bottom of the league in every major punting statistic, including dead last in EPA per punt. Fortunately for the Saints, it’s a good year for punters in the NFL draft. Brett Thorson (Georgia), Palmer Williams (Baylor), Tommy Doman (Florida) and Ryan Eckley (Michigan State) are all top prospects. The club needs to invest a late-round draft pick in one of them.
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Staley authored one of the best coaching jobs in the league this season. The Saints defense improved from 30th to ninth under Staley’s command, and he did it without many high-end additions in the offseason while transitioning to a new 3-4 scheme. Players have universally praised Staley’s coaching this season. If Staley stacks another year like one on his résumé, he’ll be a popular head coaching candidate next year. Rewarding him with a pay raise and an “assistant head coach” title would send a positive message to the rest of the staff.
2. Sign Chris Olave and Alontae Taylor to extensions
Olave and Taylor have earned the security of a long-term contract and are future core players. Both are productive, in their primes and improving. They’re exactly the kind of players you commit to long-term. The Olave contract might be complicated by the need for provisions to protect the team because of his injury history, but he has earned a deal similar to the four-year, $130 million deal his college teammate Garrett Wilson received from the Jets last year. Taylor, meanwhile, ranked among the team leaders in tackles (83), tackles for loss (7), interceptions (2) and passes defensed (11). He was a catalyst in the defense’s remarkable improvement.
3. Hire Jon Gannon
The former Cardinals head coach is going to be a popular candidate for a defensive coordinator job, so the chances of landing him are remote. But if for some reason, he falls through the cracks, the Saints would be wise to bring him aboard. Gannon is close friends with Staley, and the two run essentially the same scheme. Gannon is a respected defensive mind who would bolster the staff and be an ideal coordinator-candidate-in-waiting should Staley land a head coaching job next offseason.
4. Bring back Demario Davis and Cam Jordan
The 30-something defensive captains continued to defy Father Time and enjoyed career renaissances in Staley’s 3-4 scheme. Davis led the Saints with 143 tackles, and Jordan led the team in sacks (10½), tackles for loss (15) and quarterback hits (15). Both are team captains and have stated their desire to keep playing and stay in New Orleans. Not sure I would have said this before the season, but both deserve another year, based on production not loyalty. I don’t think the Saints rally from the 1-8 start this season without their steady leadership.
5. Give Taysom Hill a retirement send-off
Full disclosure: I have no idea what Hill wants to do in 2026. He might want to keep playing. But he sure sounded like a guy ready to call it a career after the Saints’ home finale against the Jets. Hill turns 36 in August and has taken a physical pounding over the years. He’s earned more than $60 million in his nine-year career. Not bad for a former undrafted free agent. If he elects to retire, the Saints should give him a send-off befitting one of the most unique, dynamic and popular players in team history.
6. Sign Teven Jenkins in free agency
The Saints have to run the ball better in 2026. That starts with upgrading the offensive line. Finding a starting left guard in free agency is Job 1. Quality offensive linemen are hard to find, so they don’t come cheap. But the Saints final have the cap room to make it happen. Cleveland’s Teven Jenkins is still only 27 and would bolster the team’s run blocking, which should be a priority this offseason. He finished the season as the eighth-highest ranked guard, according to Pro Football Focus. By comparison, Cesar Ruiz was the Saints’ highest ranked guard at No. 61, and former Saints guard Trevor Penning was No. 69.
7. Sign a veteran backup QB
Having the most inexperienced quarterback room in the league was a fun, compelling storyline last season. But it doesn’t need a second chapter. As Shough takes the reins of the offense in Year 2, he would benefit greatly from having a veteran to mentor him and help him learn the ins and outs of modern NFL quarterbacking. The Saints will have plenty of options here, but I’d look hard at Tyrod Taylor, Marcus Mariota and Carson Wentz.
8. Draft Jeremiyah Love at No. 8
Toss out the conventional wisdom that running backs shouldn’t be drafted this high. Love is an exception, one of the few backs worthy of a Top 10 selection. He’s the most explosive playmaker in this draft, regardless of position, and this Saints offense desperately needs juice. In fact, it’s the team’s top offseason priority. The Saints ranked last in the NFL in explosive plays. They can’t continue to rely solely on Shough to execute 10- and 12-play scoring drives every game. Love is the kind of explosive playmaker the Saints need to complement Shough’s passing skills, someone who can score in chunks rather than bites. His sprinter’s speed helped him produce 39 runs of 10 or more yards last season. Check out his 98-yard TD run vs. Indiana in the 2024 College Football Playoff as evidence. Love would immediately become RB1 and allow Alvin Kamara to move into a complementary backup role, which best suits him at this stage of his career.
9. Draft Chris Bell and Tim Keenan III
Here’s your second-day haul. The receiving corps desperately needs a third wheel, someone with a complementary skill set to Olave and contested-pass-catcher Devaughn Vele. The Saints finished last in the NFL in yards-after-catch average. Add a receiver who can turn a 5-yard crosser into a 15-yard third-down conversion, and this Saints offense could take off. Ja’Lynn Polk and Trey Palmer were intriguing in-season additions, but both are question marks. Louisville’s Chris Bell is a Mississippi native with dynamic run-after-catch ability. He’s also Shough’s former teammate. His draft status is complicated by ACL surgery, but that could help the Saints’ ability to acquire him at a bargain in Round 2. Keenan, meanwhile, is exactly what NFL teams look for in a run-stuffing interior lineman. He’d be a younger, cheaper replacement for Davon Godchaux at nose tackle. A speedy edge rusher is another possibility here.
10. Draft a punter — any punter
I know most folks view punters as an afterthought, but this is an underrated offseason priority. Kai Kroeger finished near the bottom of the league in every major punting statistic, including dead last in EPA per punt. Fortunately for the Saints, it’s a good year for punters in the NFL draft. Brett Thorson (Georgia), Palmer Williams (Baylor), Tommy Doman (Florida) and Ryan Eckley (Michigan State) are all top prospects. The club needs to invest a late-round draft pick in one of them.
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re: Next years depth chart and position battles
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/6/26 at 11:48 am to Proximo
quote:
What money and what FA? There aren’t a lot of good ones we can afford.
We’ll have plenty of money.
Teller is projected at $10mm aav
id like to sign Teller to a 3 yr 30 mil deal, sign Breece to a similar deal, and would love to sign Goedert to a 2 or 3 yr deal
Next years depth chart and position battles
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/6/26 at 7:48 am
Looking at next years depth chart, what positions do you think are the musts for bringing in new players, rookie or free agents? I think a very interesting position battle at WR will happen next year and i could see Kevin Austin Jr play his way into a role.
QB
Shough
Rattler
RB
Kamara
Neal
2 spots for:
Estime, Kendre, rookie or free agent
WR
Olave
Vele
3 spots for:
Polk, Palmer, Austin Jr, Bub Means, Tipton, free agent or Rookie(s)
TE
Juwan
2 spots for:
Matavao, free agent or rookies
RT
Fuaga
Asim Richards
RG
Ruiz
(free angent or rookie?)
C
MCcoy
Fortner (need to re-sign)
LG
Need a starter
Radunz (need to re-sign)
LT
Kelvin Banks
Saldiveri
DE
Young, Granderson, Cam Jordan,Rumph rookie?
DT
Breese, Broughton, Jonah Williams, rookie/free agent
NT
Sheppard, Godchaux,
WLB
Werner (trade?)
Stutsman
MLB
Demario, Stalbird
CB
Riley, Koolaid, Yiadom, rookie
N
Alontae, Amadi
S
Reid, Sanker, Howden, Blackmon (re-sign?)
QB
Shough
Rattler
RB
Kamara
Neal
2 spots for:
Estime, Kendre, rookie or free agent
WR
Olave
Vele
3 spots for:
Polk, Palmer, Austin Jr, Bub Means, Tipton, free agent or Rookie(s)
TE
Juwan
2 spots for:
Matavao, free agent or rookies
RT
Fuaga
Asim Richards
RG
Ruiz
(free angent or rookie?)
C
MCcoy
Fortner (need to re-sign)
LG
Need a starter
Radunz (need to re-sign)
LT
Kelvin Banks
Saldiveri
DE
Young, Granderson, Cam Jordan,Rumph rookie?
DT
Breese, Broughton, Jonah Williams, rookie/free agent
NT
Sheppard, Godchaux,
WLB
Werner (trade?)
Stutsman
MLB
Demario, Stalbird
CB
Riley, Koolaid, Yiadom, rookie
N
Alontae, Amadi
S
Reid, Sanker, Howden, Blackmon (re-sign?)
Division foes are scared of Shough
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/6/26 at 1:28 am
LINK
Armstead pod, he says he got a text from his friend, Guard for the Panthers, Robert Hunt, who said Shough is the real deal, man I came from a division with Josh Allen and now I’m in a division w Tyler Shough,
League knows what’s coming
Armstead pod, he says he got a text from his friend, Guard for the Panthers, Robert Hunt, who said Shough is the real deal, man I came from a division with Josh Allen and now I’m in a division w Tyler Shough,
League knows what’s coming
re: Now that the season is over, looking next to free agency and the cap.
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/5/26 at 7:10 am to WicKed WayZ
My FA moves would be short term and not break the bank
Wyatt Teller would be priority
3 yr 32 mil
Breece Hall
3 yr 29 mil
Then I’d try to re-sign our guys and I’d look at DT and TE options. Pierce af WR would be nice but that’s a lot of $$ when you also have to pay Olave
Wyatt Teller would be priority
3 yr 32 mil
Breece Hall
3 yr 29 mil
Then I’d try to re-sign our guys and I’d look at DT and TE options. Pierce af WR would be nice but that’s a lot of $$ when you also have to pay Olave
re: Chase Young contract is now a bargain
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/4/26 at 4:50 pm to Orndorf2
Chase Young: “I want to be a Saint forever. I definitely have found my home.”
He said there’s a family atmosphere and it’s the best situation he’s been a part of in his career. This was a career year for him despite missing the first five games of the season.
He said there’s a family atmosphere and it’s the best situation he’s been a part of in his career. This was a career year for him despite missing the first five games of the season.
re: Cesar Ruiz, is he on the roster next year?
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/4/26 at 4:35 pm to Sunnyvale
Yes
Chase Young contract is now a bargain
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/4/26 at 4:34 pm
3yr 51 mil
And he’s playing like one of the best defensive players in the league.
Loomis doing his thing!
And he’s playing like one of the best defensive players in the league.
Loomis doing his thing!
Last Shough game of the year
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/4/26 at 11:57 am
lets enjoy it
Being in the military under Trump must be awesome
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/4/26 at 11:56 am
he lets the boys do sick missions like taking our Iranian nukes or snatching Maduro... and you dont have to worry about long protracted land invasions that keep you deployed forever.
And he gave you an extra $1776
And he gave you an extra $1776
re: We kind of cant go wrong at 8
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/1/26 at 11:37 am to Lester Earl
quote:
There are no WR or OL worthy of a top 10 pic
I’d take the Miami RT and move Fuaga and not be mad
re: How many of you are hoping we lose Sunday?
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/1/26 at 10:19 am to goatmilker
I am simply for the easier schedule next year.. that’s maybe 2-3 extra wins
re: We kind of cant go wrong at 8
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/1/26 at 9:34 am to Lester Earl
quote:
Love is the only other offensive player I’d consider at 8. Otherwise it has to be a defensive pick.
I think I’d rather sign Breece to a 3 yr 30 mil deal and draft defense or OL or WR
Olave is OUT vs Atlanta
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/1/26 at 9:33 am
Chris Olave will be out this week, per source. A blood clot was detected in his lung. Got caught early before anything bad could happen and will be fine. But not playing this week.
Underhill tweet
Underhill tweet
We kind of cant go wrong at 8
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/1/26 at 8:00 am
If Bain or Keldric Faulk are available, you have really helped your pass rush
Avrell Reese or Caleb Downs give you an impact defensive player
Jeremiyah Love gives us a RB1 to replace Kamara
Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon give us a potential WR1 for Shough
Lomu or Mauigoa can give us a RT and slide Fuaga to guard to replace Ruiz
Sure there could be some better options considering talent later in the draft or free agency... but all in all if we ended up with any of these guys i think we are improved.
Avrell Reese or Caleb Downs give you an impact defensive player
Jeremiyah Love gives us a RB1 to replace Kamara
Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon give us a potential WR1 for Shough
Lomu or Mauigoa can give us a RT and slide Fuaga to guard to replace Ruiz
Sure there could be some better options considering talent later in the draft or free agency... but all in all if we ended up with any of these guys i think we are improved.
re: Brandon Staley's defense
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 1/1/26 at 6:54 am to Sunnyvale
quote:
The amount of time QBs have to throw against the Saints is reprehensible. Probably most in the league. Adding a player who can cause disruption on the timing would elevate this D.
20th fwiw
re: Watching Bain tonight
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 12/31/25 at 9:41 pm to LooseCannon22282
Bain might’ve just won Miami the game w how dominant he was and finally forced a Ohio St punt… put him opposite Chase young and our pass rush is much improved
re: 4 Saints on ESPN All Rookie team
Posted by Lsujacket66 on 12/30/25 at 11:10 am to SEC Doctor
quote:
Best part of this Saints rookie class: filling the most premium spots (QB, LT, CB) with promising talent. Now need a young pass rusher.
As good as the teams evaluations were… I’m really hoping Broughton could also be a hit
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