Saints Secondary's Future: Youth & Free Agency

0:00It's March 7, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The New Orleans St. Secondary turned into the team's top unit last season, thanks to a mix of rookies and young talent. Cornerbacks Quincy Riley, Cool Aid McKinstree, and Elante Taylor formed a tough trio, while safety Justin Reed paired well with Rookie Jonas Sanker. Most of these guys were new to the team, with Reed and Isaac Yadom as the veterans at 28 and 29 years old. Elante Taylor heads to free agency next week, which could hurt the group despite versatile safety. Julie and Blackman returning at age 27, the Saints did not extend Taylor long-term or use the franchise tag, likely due to budget limits. Still, they have a promising young duo in McKinstree and Riley to build around. Fans and analysts see this as a big potential loss, but the Secondary's youth offers hope. Blackman could slide into Taylor's star role, keeping things solid without breaking the bank. Experts point to affordable free agents as the smart play over splashy spending.

1:04Top cornerback options include 27-year-old Terequilin, Eric Stokes, and Asante Samuel Jr., who thrived early under the Saints' current. Defensive coordinator. Others like Trevon Diggs or Jamel D. might come cheap on one-year deals, while reunions with guys like Marshawn Lattimore seem unlikely after recent struggles. Looking ahead, the Saints will probably grab a mid-round draft pick for depth here, and focus free agency cash elsewhere. Their Secondary stays strong overall, setting up for another good year if they land the right veteran fit. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor, Headphones in a Pillow. Once you try, it just makes sense, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.