Saints' Bold Trade for Tate, Banks

0:00On April 6th, the New Orleans Saints are gearing up for a big push in the 2026 NFL Draft after showing flashes late in 2025. With quarterback Tyler Show, they're sitting at the number 8 pick and need help at Y receiver and cornerback to take that next step. ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell floated a smart trade idea to make it happen without breaking the bank. Barnwell suggests the Saints deal with the New York Giants, swapping their number 8 pick plus a third rounder and a fifth rounder for the Giants. Number 5 pick and cornerback Deonte Banks. That move jumps them ahead of why to receive a hungry Cleveland Browns and Washington commanders. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Ohio State's carnell Tate looks like the top receiver in this class and he might not last to 8. Tate would pair perfectly with Chris Olave and Devon Veile, giving show real weapons. Meanwhile, Banks was a 2023 first round talent who could be a low risk ad after the Saints

1:00lost Alan Tate Taylor in free agency. This isn't a huge overpay, just mid-round picks for a guaranteed start receiver and some secondary death. Tate's even visiting the Saints soon, along with other top 10 teams, so they're clearly in the mix. If they pull this off, New Orleans locks in their guy early and builds a balanced roster fast, setting up show for a breakout year. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day, I'm Corey with the story.