Saints Draft Strategy: Building Around Tyler Shough

0:00It's April 23rd. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The New Orleans Saints are eyeing a rebuild around second-year quarterback Tyler Show as the 2026 NFL draft kicks off. Show grabbed the starting gig midway through last season after a rough 1-7 start, flashing real potential in nine games with steady. Progress down the stretch. They ended up six in 11 overall, going five and four in his starts, including four wins in the final five weeks. Earlier this year, head coach Kellan Moore and GM Mickey Luma's hit free agency hard, bolstering the offensive line, tied in spot and planning for. Life after Alvin Camara's age 31 campaign. But gaps remain, especially on defense and a key offensive spots, setting up their eight draft picks to fill those holes and push back into NFC South. Contention. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how Show gives them a foundation, especially with Chris Olave's breakout all pro-year providing a top receiver.

1:03Losing Rashid Shaheed in a trade-heard depth, though, and the secondary took a hit when a Lontai Taylor bolted to Tennessee. Camara and Jordan's future as a free agent adds uncertainty to the edge rush. With the eighth overall pick, Moddras have them trading around to snag a dynamic wide-out, like Jordan Tyson from Arizona State to pair with Olave, then targeting edge rushers like Derek Moore in round two. Later rounds could bring more pass rush help, a tight end, and secondary death to boost their win rate. Saints Brass seems locked in on youth to extend their window around show, blending free agent smarts with draft firepower for a quicker turnaround.