Staley's Saints: Nose Tackle Key to Defensive Success

0:00It's March Knife. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Bren and Staley stepped in as the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator heading into the 2025 season. His big scheme shifts paid off with the team ranking ninth overall in defense and fourth against the pass. They leaned more on three man lines of front and it worked well. The front seven took to the changes quickly, showing real gains stopping the run too. Still, one clear gap stood out with no true nose tackle to anchor the middle on base downs. Players like Devon Gaccio, John Ridgeway III, and Christian Boyd shuffled in there, handling it okay, believing room for a stronger presence. Fans and analysts see this as a key off season fix to build on the success. Free agency brings solid options like 28-year-old Devonte Wyad, who's a disruptive pass rusher with strong run defense. Tehrtart fits the classic mold as a space eater with 27 tackles for loss.

1:00Others, like Sebastian Joseph Day, who weren't under Staley before, Jordan Phillips for veteran smarts and Tim Settle for power against doubles round. It out. Signing one of these guys might not grab headlines, but it would clog lanes, free up the edges and boost the whole unit heading into next year. This episode is supported by our sponsor, see details in the description. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I,