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Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:09 am
Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:09 am
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I don't know about y'all, but I find it funny how they describe the teams in the NFC South. A lot of weird words to try to justify where they ranked them, I think missing the mark by a lot:
26) New Orleans Saints. Addressed offensive speed and tried to balance the trenches, but the draft didn’t give them enough high-end stabilizers to raise the weekly floor – still too dependent on everything going right.
23) Atlanta Falcons. Found some utility, but didn’t meaningfully change the franchise direction – this was more fill cracks than build a contender.
22) Carolina Panthers. Invested in the trenches, which is the correct move. But didn’t add enough immediate difference-makers to change outcomes in 2026. Tough doesn’t automatically mean good.
20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cleanly addressed pressure and second-level speed, which actually matters in 2026. The draft made them harder to play against for sure.
I guess our draft didn't make us harder to play against? Nobody is going to contribute? Investing in the trenches is the correct move for Carolina, but not us? And what the hell does it mean to fill cracks, but not build a contender?
This is perhaps the dumbest article I've read since the season ended.
I don't know about y'all, but I find it funny how they describe the teams in the NFC South. A lot of weird words to try to justify where they ranked them, I think missing the mark by a lot:
26) New Orleans Saints. Addressed offensive speed and tried to balance the trenches, but the draft didn’t give them enough high-end stabilizers to raise the weekly floor – still too dependent on everything going right.
23) Atlanta Falcons. Found some utility, but didn’t meaningfully change the franchise direction – this was more fill cracks than build a contender.
22) Carolina Panthers. Invested in the trenches, which is the correct move. But didn’t add enough immediate difference-makers to change outcomes in 2026. Tough doesn’t automatically mean good.
20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cleanly addressed pressure and second-level speed, which actually matters in 2026. The draft made them harder to play against for sure.
I guess our draft didn't make us harder to play against? Nobody is going to contribute? Investing in the trenches is the correct move for Carolina, but not us? And what the hell does it mean to fill cracks, but not build a contender?
This is perhaps the dumbest article I've read since the season ended.
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:09 am to jepapo
What’s the big lead
Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:20 am to jepapo
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– still too dependent on everything going right.
Have a badass QB on a rookie contract with an innovator, young head coach.
Its already going right.
This post was edited on 4/30/26 at 9:41 am
Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:26 am to jepapo
When the best team in the division is ranked 20th, they must be predicting an 8-9 divisional champion.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:45 am to jepapo
I think the saints can very well win the south this season. I also think we’re a 9-10 win team. Tyson is a better wr than Olave day 1 imo but they’re both great and will complement each other well. I also am eager to see what kinda role Bryce lance will carve out in the offense. Vele is also a solid player and who knows what we will get outta Polk and Palmer. I’m excited to see what the offense looks like. Delp could really push for consistent snaps also. I think he becomes a much more productive pass catcher with the saints than how he was utilized in Georgia.
Defensively we certainly have some question marks but I think we will be fine overall. Secondary could have used a little help in the draft but i still think the draft as a whole was great. Tj hall may end up being another huge steal. He’s such a good scheme fit it seems. He’s gonna thrive in zone coverage and is a plus tackler. Linebacker should be very solid. If Chase young continues to ascend with the saints and if we can bust out and get some of Tyree Wilson’s potential unlocked this defense could be sneaky great.
Still a lot more questions than answers at this point of the season defensively but I think the offense is going to be SIGNIFICANTLY better.
I had zero expectations or excitement for the saints going into last year but I’m really pumped for this year. We really need Shough to keep it rolling and if he continues to get better the sky is the limit.
Defensively we certainly have some question marks but I think we will be fine overall. Secondary could have used a little help in the draft but i still think the draft as a whole was great. Tj hall may end up being another huge steal. He’s such a good scheme fit it seems. He’s gonna thrive in zone coverage and is a plus tackler. Linebacker should be very solid. If Chase young continues to ascend with the saints and if we can bust out and get some of Tyree Wilson’s potential unlocked this defense could be sneaky great.
Still a lot more questions than answers at this point of the season defensively but I think the offense is going to be SIGNIFICANTLY better.
I had zero expectations or excitement for the saints going into last year but I’m really pumped for this year. We really need Shough to keep it rolling and if he continues to get better the sky is the limit.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:28 am to jepapo
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I think missing the mark by a lot:
I wouldn’t be surprised if we finished 1st or 4th. Same with any other team in the division.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:31 am to CBandits82
go check the dynasty draft dummy
Posted on 4/30/26 at 11:33 am to jepapo
Breaking it down, they are simply saying that we didn't really draft any impact players just a bunch of JAGS. A 7-10 season, missing the playoffs again and drafting in the top 10.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 12:07 pm to jepapo
Saints definitely drafted to build a contender.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 12:11 pm to BilJ
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go check the dynasty draft dummy
Posted on 4/30/26 at 2:12 pm to jkylejohnson
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Tyson is a better wr than Olave day 1 imo
So you think he’s better than a current all pro receiver day one?
Only two rookie receivers have made the all pro team in the the last 30+ years…
This post was edited on 4/30/26 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 4/30/26 at 2:21 pm to Townedrunkard
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So you think he’s better than a current all pro receiver day one?
If Shough is who we think he is and Tyson is getting matched up on a lesser opponent then yes its not a crazy take. It better not be a crazy take considering where we took him... You don't take him there unless you 100% see him as the #1 or 100% plan to trade Olave.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 2:26 pm to Dantheman504
Of course his potential is higher. Dumb to debate it.
But today and perhaps much or all the season?
Olave is better. Easily.
The Olave crap is getting old.
But today and perhaps much or all the season?
Olave is better. Easily.
The Olave crap is getting old.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 2:41 pm to goatmilker
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But today and perhaps much or all the season?
Olave is better. Easily.
The Olave crap is getting old.
I have been one of Olave's biggest supporters.. Is Olave better against the CB1 or Tyson vs CB2? Its not crazy to think Tyson (who should be better than Olave athletically) will have more opportunities against a worse defender.
This isn't Olave "crap" its about processing that we didn't draft a WR #8 to be our #2.... You don't do that. Will Olave start as #1? Yeah. Could Tyson have a better season? For sure.
If the Vikings didn't trade Diggs and still drafted JJ then you'd be having the same conversation. The reality is that we don't draft this dude if he isn't seen as that good. So no I'm not counting it out.
If you don't see that as a realistic possibility then I'd consider the draft pick a fail. Its less about Olave and more about the potential/impact of Tyson which I think is being greatly underestimated.
This post was edited on 4/30/26 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 4/30/26 at 2:45 pm to Dantheman504
Are you saying that if we traded up and drafted Love that we would NOT expect him to be better than Etienne this year? He isn't worth the pick if that's the case.
There's a sentiment that Tyson is seen as a Top 15 pick that we may have slightly reached for while it seems the Saints view Tyson as a generational talent Top 5 pick that fell to them.
If you view him as the Top 15 player with a reach pick then yeah I understand where y'all are coming from. I don't think that's what the Saints thought when taking him.
There's a sentiment that Tyson is seen as a Top 15 pick that we may have slightly reached for while it seems the Saints view Tyson as a generational talent Top 5 pick that fell to them.
If you view him as the Top 15 player with a reach pick then yeah I understand where y'all are coming from. I don't think that's what the Saints thought when taking him.
This post was edited on 4/30/26 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 4/30/26 at 8:29 pm to jepapo
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still too dependent on everything going right.
Isn't that like everybody else.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 8:32 pm to Chrome
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Isn't that like everybody else.
Maybe thinnest at CB BUT pretty deep most other places
Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:42 pm to Townedrunkard
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So you think he’s better than a current all pro receiver day one?
Yes and I’ll gladly bump this post in a couple years when he goes apeshit like I’m more than confident he will. Tyson is special man. May be a “hot take “ now but that kid has “it” and the only thing that’s gonna stop him will be more shite luck with injuries.
Not trashing Olave but he’s never been crazy impressive outside of last season to me . Maybe the numbers tell a different story but he’s also never had much for competition in his time here in this offense. He’s not a number 1 on a lot of nfl teams. I think Tyson has number one potential on not just the saints but a lot of teams. Mind you this is a pointless argument until he suits up and plays on sundays but I think he’s gonna be great. Just an insane athlete from a very athletic family.
Had it not been for the injuries he would’ve put up video game numbers for his college career.
This post was edited on 4/30/26 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 4/30/26 at 10:29 pm to jepapo
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I think missing the mark by a lot:
The saints stunk last year. 6-11 is a terrible record. It’s not crazy to think the saints roster is still average.
Now saints fans saw marked improvement on defense and with Shough and believe that trend only continues.
But you have to really, really like Shough to think the saints are a threat to win 10 or more.
Be prepared for a lot of predictions of saints in the cellar again.
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