Author: Tyler Eschette

The New Orleans Saints have been busy this week as the new league year has started today and they were able to retool a position of need with two new signings. New Orleans already lost Shy Tuttle, David Onyemata and Marcus Davenport that puts the interior of the Saints defense very thin. Finding bodies on the interior of the defensive line was a blaring need for New Orleans and that became more apparent with the loss of three defensive tackles. The black and gold were able to fill those holes by signing defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders. Both…

The New Orleans Saints have been busy today as this is now the third time today where they have restructured one of their stars contracts in order to meet with the NFL’s compliance before the start of the league’s new year. The Saints restructured both defensive end Cam Jordan and running back Alvin Kamara on Monday to meet those requirements. According to a league source, cornerback Marshon Lattimore agreed on a contract restructure which should free up as much as $10,065,000 by converting most of his $14.5 million base salary into a new signing bonus. With the move, New Orleans…

Just hours after New Orleans worked on a deal that would adjust Cam Jordan’s contract, the Saints have done the same with one of their top running backs. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the New Orleans Saints have restructured their contract with running back Alvin Kamara, saving another $7 million against the salary cap. The black and gold are starting to make progress in being in compliance with the NFL’s salary cap ahead of the new league season on March 15th. Alvin Kamara’s 2022 Season and Outlook for 2023 Season: The third-round selection in the 2017 draft has emerged…

The New Orleans Saints are continuing to rework some of their player contracts so they get back under the cap. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cam Jordan and the Saints are reworking his contract to save New Orleans $10 million against this year’s cap. With the move, the black and gold are one step closer to getting in line with the salary cap. Jordan has continued to be a huge part of the Saints defense and he was able to pick up his eighth Pro Bowl appearance for his performance during the 2022 season. Cam…

New Orleans top priority heading into the draft will be adding another piece to their depth chart to the interior of their defensive front. The Saints are going to potentially losing several key players to free agency that will make the defensive tackle rotation thin. It is a position group that was gashed on the ground frequently during the 2022 season as New Orleans averaged giving up 130.5 yards/game. In the latest CBS Sports Mock Draft, the Saints are able to fill that void and draft Pittsburgh’s Calijah Kancey. Calijah Kancey Can Provide an Instant Impact to the Saints: This…

LSU’s spring practice got underway today and it only begins the process of getting prepared for the 2023 season. The Tigers will be looking to carry their momentum from the 2022 season. A season where LSU surprised many by becoming the SEC West Champions and reaching the 10-win mark with a victory over Purdue in the Citrus Bowl. Brian Kelly spoke to the media today as the Tigers opened up their spring game that will lead to the annual spring game that will be held on April 22nd in Tiger Stadium. Kelly opened with what the first day of spring…

One of the biggest needs for the New Orleans Saints as they turn their attention to the start of the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27th is defensive tackle. The Saints depth chart at the position will be tested in the offseason as David Onyemata, Shy Tuttle and Malcolm Roach are set to become free agents on March 15th when the new league year begins. New Orleans’ pass rush is in need of adding more bodies and there are some quality defensive tackle prospects in this year’s draft class. Whether the Saints use the 29th overall pick or not, finding…

The NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up this past weekend and the next step in the draft process will be pro days. The New Orleans Saints will be looking to fill one of their needs with the 29th overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft after the news of the black and gold signing Derek Carr to a four-year contract. New Orleans could still go quarterback, but that will likely come as early as the second round. Mock drafts have been going different ways to who they have the Saints taking with their lone first-round draft selection and in the latest…

LSU was able to develop some depth on the offensive line as they were able to add an experienced piece to the puzzle. According to the Advocate’s Wilson Alexander, Maryland transfer offensive lineman Mason Lunsford signed with the Tigers. He started the last two years and adds depth to the interior offensive line. Brian Kelly and his staff have been looking to bring in an experience interior offensive lineman and he was able to do just that with the addition of Lunsford. Mason Lunsford’s Time with Maryland: Before coming to Maryland, Lunsford played multiple positions during his high school career…

LSU will have to replace one of their leaders in the back-end of the secondary in Jay Ward as he has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. Even with the loss, the Tigers will return talent at the safety position as Greg Brooks Jr., Major Burns and Sage Ryan will be returning for the 2023 season. LSU was also able to reload at the position by adding Javien Toviano, Ryan Yaites and Kylin Jackson in the recruiting trail. The back-end of the Tiger defense is set to be strong heading into the new season. Check out how the safety depth…