Saints Boost Special Teams with Wright

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th, here's what's happening, make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. NFL free agency is heating up, and the New Orleans Saints have already made a couple of smart moves. They brought back defensive tackle John Ridgeway, the third on a two-year deal to bolster their line. They also grabbed Punter Ryan Wright from the Minnesota Vikings, filling a big gap on special teams. Wright steps in after punting for a struggling Vikings offense last season, which hurt some of his numbers a bit. Still, he ranked highly-guide, tying for seventh and average pun distance at 49 yards. His net average stood out even more at fourth overall, coming in at 44.5 yards. Saints fans have waited years for stability here. Ever since kicker Will Lutz and Punter Thomas Morstead left. The team tried undrafted free agents and other quick fixes, but nothing stuck, leaving special teams shaky. Looking closer at Wright's game, he allowed just 3.5 yards per pun in returns, which is elite.

1:00He pinned 10 punts inside the 20 yard line and kept touchbacks to only three, showing great control. This pickup helps new offensive coordinator Kellyn Moore build a stronger roster overall, especially in spots long ignored. Expect more moves as the Saints keep shaping up for next season. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.