Saints Draft: Filling Gaps, Turning Rebuild Around

0:00On April 22nd, the New Orleans Saints are buzzing with hype around Rookie Quarterback Tyler's show, but let's keep it real, they haven't won more than. Six games is the 2023 season and only had one winning record since Sean Payton bounced in January 2022. Heading into Therese's first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the big question is, what they can't mess up early, drafting best available, players instead of straight-up needs. General manager Mickey Lumis and his crew have nailed two solid drafts in a row, so trust is building, but they gotta stay disciplined. No getting swept up and shows last six games of flash, there's too much work left. Top priority is wide receiver, where Chris Olave has zero reliable help behind him. Fans and analysts are stressing this because the depth chart is thin guys like Devon Veile and Jamar Polk from last year's trade barely played. And others like Bob Means and Trey Palmer set injured all season. Using tight-end Jawan Johnson as the number two option again?

1:01That's not cutting a long term, so names like Karnel Tate and Jordan Tyson are on the wish list. Next up are defensive backs after Alan Tye Taylor signed with Tennessee. Leaving holes, maybe Ohio State's Caleb Downs or LSU's Mansour Delane if they stick at pick 8. Edge Russia follows with Chase Young and Carl Granderson around, but needs bolstering, eyeing Miami's Rubin Bane. Running back rounds it out, unsure on Alvin Kamara as the backup plan, dreaming of trading up for Notre Dame's Jeremiah Love. Bottom line, the Saints drafts smart for these gaps early, and they could turn this rebuild around quick. Keep watching how it unfolds starting, Thursday. That's your NFL News Today update, AI powered and always on.