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The New Orleans Saints had the NFLs deepest crew of defensive tackles in 2020.  Their interior depth allowed the defensive line to stay fresh late in games and gave them a decided advantage up front. Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) is tackled by New Orleans defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99). Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY In the offseason, New Orleans defensive front took a hit when they lost defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to the Jets in free agency.   Later, the team traded r...

Saints Lorenzo Neal, Jr.: Draft and Post-Draft Notes News, reports, and notes on New Orleans Saints undrafted rookie signee Lorenzo Neal, Jr, defensive tackle. Author: May 17, 2021 New Orleans brought aboard another talented free agent with ties from their father, who once was a player for the franchise. A few weeks ago, Tulanes wide receiver Jalen McCleskey signed with the Saints. His father is former Saints defensive back J.J. McCleskey (1993-1996), a great special team performer. Sunday af...

JR from The Squatchlands O-man, it seems the Jaguars picked up several rookies with some big-time health-related question marks, both drafted and undrafted. How common is this in the NFL to roll the dice on a player with recent serious injuries? Is this more common because COVID-19 created some unusual circumstances? Is it just an aggressive approach from a new regime? Please, enlighten us. Players with health issues routinely get selected in the NFL Draft. Where they get selected depends on t...

Saints Post-Draft Running Backs 2021 New Orleans will again rely on the elite versatility of running back Alvin Kamara in 2021.  Will there be any more personnel movement at this position before the start of training camp? Author: May 14, 2021 Most NFL teams experience roster turnover from season to season. Salary cap issues, free agency, the draft, and general impatience from players, coaches, and front offices lead to few teams having the same look from one year to the next.  Even perennial...

How much would it actually take to land the Packers disgruntled QB? Personnel execs weigh in. Plus, when will Mac Jones and Justin Fields play, will Julio Jones be moved and lets pump the breaks on Tim Tebow just a bit.

Gary from St. Augustine, FL The Jaguars are signing Tim Tebow? Really? What are they thinking? Seriously. Well address this first this morning, because news indeed broke Monday afternoon that the Jaguars are expected to sign former NFL quarterback/former minor-league-baseball-player/former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported that Tebow is expected to a one-year deal with the Jaguars with a chance to make the team as a tight end. With all t...

May 9, 2021 With the Jaguars fresh off a year in which an undrafted free agent was their best performer, could they find a similar impact player in 2021? No team got more out of their undrafted free agent class in 2020 than the Jacksonville Jaguars -- but can they do it again?  A year ago, the Jaguars found the biggest steal in the 2020 offseason by landing 1,000-yard rusher James Robinson in undrafted free agency, with Robinson then going on to start 14 games and ser numerous undrafted rookie...

May 9, 2021 From the moment Urban Meyer was hired as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, he has preached the importance of the defensive line. “I always believe you build your team around the defensive line and you move backwards, so that’s what we’re going to do. Our defensive line, we feel good about it, a few of our players are pretty good,” Meyer proclaimed, back on March 9. The new head coach wasn’t just offering lip service either when it came to that particular unit. The ...

Patrick from Charleston, WV Stopping the run has been a laughing point of this team since linebacker Paul Posluszny retired following the 2017 season. Do you think we had an offseason emphasis on this? I know this offseason was about Trevor Lawrence and weapons, but we just get hammered by the run – especially in the division. I think all our problems the last two seasons stem from teams having their way with us on the ground. I think we have another disappointing season because of this. Do y...