Stevo1856

Olave - 24.5 yrs old
DA - 32 yrs old

That was a major detractor in the Adams trade.

EXACTLY.

Everybody wanting the blueprint or in-depth groundbreaking answers is smoking crack.
It’d be like getting a new job and being expected to build a new year business plan after your 1st weekend. ???????

Agree. There’s always room for improvements but the original take screams personal bias there. Campbell would be well worth #9 if he’s there!

All very valid points but fans didn’t want to admit the Saints have needed cuts for 2-3 years now… when you hit it’s great, when you miss it’s brutal

You mean the passes to Johnson, Holker Wilson and MVS?

Most of those guys are far from even second string players. Injuries have forced them into the position they are in. It’s crazy to be this hyper critical on Ratt & the team. Dan Marino would struggle with this cast.

Yup. He’s also missing all his starting receiving options minus 1.
The wr core is thrown together with guys that weren’t even on practice squad 2-4 weeks ago.

Tom Brady couldn’t make this look average.

Lol, that’s the conundrum, isn’t it?

The “smart” move is to lose the rest of the games and secure better draft position. The problem is, a better draft spot doesn’t guarantee success historically. On the bright side, since 2020, the Saints have hit on 4 out of 6 picks in the 1st round (or 3 out of 6, depending on how you view Olave). It’s a classic catch-22 for a franchise that lately seems to be snakebitten.




The “smart” play logically is to lose the rest and gain better draft position. Issue there is better position historically does not guarantee a hit. The bright side, going back to 2020 the Saints are 4 for 6 on hitting that pick. (Could argue 3 for 6 depending on how you view Olave). It’s a classic catch-22 for a snake bitten franchise.

Given the injuries and this roster, it doesn’t matter who’s coaching—it’s a tough situation. Honestly, anything close to 10 wins this season would be overachieving, in my opinion.

As much as I want the Saints to compete like any true Saints fan, losing these last four games might actually be better for the organization in the long run. I get that earlier draft position doesn't guarantee success, but outside of playing for pride/Rizzi or for players to hit bonus thresholds, every win from here on out more than likely hurts the Saints future.

Appreciate the response.
I was thinking of this more from the lense of now that on paper Bryce isn’t coming, what does that open up outside of what we anticipated? How do we repurpose those NIL dollars?

Exactly. It blows my mind to see all the nega tigers constantly post about “seasons over” “who cares” etc. The seniors care. The recruits care. Momentum is important. Go into next year on a high!!