Saints Rebuild: Samuel Replacement for Taylor?

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The New Orleans Saints are deep into a rebuild after drafting quarterback Tyler Show in the 2025 NFL Draft. That pic lets promising early on, but the team needs smart moves across the board to push toward playoffs in the next five years. Free agency looms large this off season with key losses like cornerback Alonthai Taylor on the horizon. The teams must resign or replace those free agents to avoid sliding backward next season. Taylor stands out as one of the top corners available, likely commanding a huge contract that could price out the Saints. Experts like John Siggler from SaintsWire see the Saints turning to free agency for replacement. They predict grabbing young cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Samuel joined the Steelers midseason after medical concerns, scared off other teams, making him a riskier but cheaper option that fits the Saints' tight salary cap situation even

1:02as they've improved it from a few years back. Signing Samuel over Taylor might not be ideal talent wise, but it frees up cash for other rebuild needs. The Saints still have work to do to get fully cap compliant and competitive. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds built for listening in bed. S-O-L-L-I. SullyPillow.com.