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Fleur-de-Links, February 17: Saints go with offensive weapon early in mock draft

Besson’s 3-round Mock Draft: Saints go offense heavy Nothing like a mock draft to start the week. Retired Saints QB Drew Brees throwing lefthanded at Bacchus parade A reminder of what Brees sacrificed for the Saints. Chris Olave and the Saints want to make a deal. Here’s what that realistically might look like. Hopefully, a […]

Two LSU WR prospects the Saints could draft

The New Orleans Saints find themselves at a crossroads in the 2026 offseason. Following a 6-11 season that featured a late-year resurgence behind quarterback Tyler Shough, the mandate is clear, get this man some more weapons. While Chris Olave remains the undisputed WR1 and the team is banking on a 2026 breakout. Two names that […]

Besson’s 3-round Mock Draft: Saints go offense heavy

The New Orleans Saints left the 2025 NFL draft satisfied. They solidified their tackles for the next 10 years and found good depth and starters down the board. Oh, they also found a pretty good quarterback. With the Saints set up to start building a roster that can compete in the next few years, they’ll […]

Fleur-de-Links, February 16: Former Saints coach heads to Vegas

What could a Derek Carr trade look like for the Saints? An out-of-nowhere potential trade could set the Saints up for success this offseason. Raiders hire Derek Carr’s Saints QB coach as offensive coordinator Another former Saint is on his way to Las Vegas. NFL Mock Draft: Saints Land Generational RB to Pair With Tyler […]

NFLPA team report cards to be kept private, no longer public

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the National Football League Players Association’s annual team report cards have been ruled as a violation of the league’s CBA and will no longer be made public information. First released in 2023, these reports were created as a way to allow players to grade and evaluate their respective organizations across […]

2025 Saints player review: WR Devaughn Vele

On August 20th, I was out to dinner, having a nice time, when I felt my phone vibrate with many notifications. I knew something had happened, and my best guess was that the New Orleans Saints had made a move. Well, I was right, and the team made a trade that was heavily scrutinized. With […]

What could a Derek Carr trade look like for the Saints?

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has flirted with the idea of coming out of retirement. If so, the Saints still hold the rights to the veteran quarterback and would have the leverage to trade him. So what does a Carr trade look like for New Orleans? First, we’ll need to note potential suitors […]

Should the Saints bring back John Ridgeway?

In 2024, the New Orleans Saints traded a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Washington Commanders for DT John Ridgeway and a 2025 seventh-round pick, which they ultimately used on UCLA TE Moliki Matavao. This offseason, the 26-year-old is set to hit free agency—but should New Orleans bring him back? The former fifth-round pick has primarily […]

2026 NFL Scouting Combine biggest snubs

The annual NFL Scouting Combine is quickly approaching, and the full list of invited players was just released. The skills showcase is scheduled for the end of February and will continue into early March. A total of 319 athletes were invited to perform and meet with NFL scouts, coaches, and staffers, but that is a […]

NFL

Should the Saints re-sign Dante Pettis?

Amidst injuries and trades at the wide receiver position, Dante Pettis got his chance in the second half of the 2025 season, making 8 appearances for the black and gold. He hauled in 9 catches for 127 yards, seeing some action as a returner after the Saints traded Rashid Shaheed. His one-year deal was cheap, […]

Saints legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees to ride in Bacchus

New Orleans Saints legend and now Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees will ride in the Bacchus parade on Sunday evening. Brees will be on a special float designed by Barry Kern that will feature a statue of Brees and a LED lighted sign that will read, “Thank you, Who Dat Nation.” This […]

2025 Saints player review: S Justin Reid

The New Orleans Saints signed two-time Super Bowl champion and former Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid to a three-year, $31.5 million deal ($22.25 million guaranteed) this offseason to add veteran experience to the secondary. After taking on a larger role following the sudden retirement of Tyrann Mathieu, the Prairieville, Louisiana, native put together a […]

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round picks after the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is complete, and the offseason is now underway for all 32 teams. Here is the new first-round draft order. Updated 2026 NFL Draft order What the Saints can do at #8 The Saints really need to improve their offense this offseason. Now with the boost of cap space from the offical numbers […]

Fleur-de-Links, February 10: A preview of Saints free agency

Saints free agency 2026: Demario Davis, Taysom Hill, and Cam Jordan headline list The Saints could lose some important players this offseason. Saints Offseason Team Needs Ranked from Least to Most Crucial What positions do the Saints need to address? 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Fernando Mendoza Leads the Way, Rueben Bain Jr. and David […]

Looking Ahead: 2026 Hall of Fame game

After all of the festivities and fun of the 2025 NFL Honors were complete, some of those most excited were the five newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, Larry Fitzgerald, and Drew Brees were announced as the class of 2026, with Fitzgerald and Brees being voted […]

Fleur-de-Links, February 9: Welcome to the offseason

Carr for capital? What if the veteran quarterback comes out of retirement? How could the Saints benefit from the trade? Here are the former Saints competing in Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl A look back at some of the former Saints players involved in the Super Bowl Saints Can Bolster Defense by Signing 25-Year-Old Star CB A […]

Super Bowl LX: Open Thread

The Big Game is here! AFC Champion – New England Patriots vs NFC Champion – Seattle Seahawks We’re all ready to get this Super Bowl kicked off, so make sure the food is hot, the drinks are cold, and we’re all set to enjoy Super Bowl LX! Kickoff: Sunday, February 8th – 3:30pm PST / 5:30pm CST […]

Saints way too early Super Bowl 2027 odds

Super Bowl LX has just kicked off in Santa Clara and oddsmakers are already weighing on who they think has the best chance to play in next year’s big game in SoFi Stadium. So, what do they have to say about the New Orleans Saints who finished 6-11 this season and 4th in the NFC […]

Carr for capital? What if the veteran quarterback comes out of retirement?

Before the start of the 2025 NFL season, quarterback Derek Carr surprised many across the league when he announced his retirement, leaving the New Orleans Saints with a two-man QB battle. In Carr’s time with the Saints, he managed just a 14-13 record, leaving fans and members within the organization longing for change. While a […]