The New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos are both looking for a new start in 2023. The Broncos’ 2022 season was a huge disappointment. After trading for Russell Wilson, the Broncos had Super Bowl aspirations last season. Instead, they finished 5-12 and fired their first-year head coach Nathanial Hackett. However, after bringing in Sean Payton, the Broncos feel optimistic in 2023.
The Saints brought in veteran quarterback Derek Carr this off-season in hopes of bringing stability to the position. The Saints have had five starting quarterbacks since Drew Brees retired in 2021. Now these two teams are being named a trade that would have an immediate impact on the Broncos’ defense.
New Orleans Saints Trade LB Zack Baun To The Denver Broncos In Latest Trade Proposal
Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report broke down what this trade would mean for both sides:
The New Orleans Saints traded up in the 2020 draft to select linebacker/edge-rusher Zack Baun. Through three years of his career, that trade has yet to pay off in a meaningful way.
Baun has been a reliable special teams player, but he’s never quite caught on in the New Orleans defense. In 2022 he played just 83 defensive snaps, down from 194 in 2021.
The former Wisconsin Badger is in the final year of his rookie deal, which means he’s likely headed toward free agency at the end of the season.
There are several other off-ball linebackers gunning for the same roster spot Baun is competing for. They brought in Jaylon Smith. He should be the third linebacker with Demario Davis and Pete Werner.
Perhaps Sean Payton, who was with the Saints when they traded up for Baun, would like to see what he could get out of his old draftee. He obviously saw something he liked in Baun to draft him so aggressively, and the Broncos could use some off-ball linebacker depth.
The Saints selected Baun in the third round of the 2020 draft and was considered a steal at the time. He was known as a solid linebacker who also had the ability to bring the heat as a pass rusher.
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