re: I hate to say it, but unless we knock it out the park this draft, it’s back to irrelevance

As long as the young guys on the O-Line continue to improve and remain intact, and a few key veteran leaders on defense remain (Jordan & Davis), I think Payton will continue to field a competitive team. Depth took a big hit so far but draft and later waves of FA can fill most holes. Bucs look to be the NFC favorites at this point but I see no reason why Saints fans can’t expect a wild card hunt this year