Locked On Saints - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Saints

Linebacker Kwon Alexander is reportedly visiting the New Orleans Saints to see if a possible reunion could take place. What factors will play a part in the decision, what a return would mean for the team, and how it impacts the young linebackers Pete Werner and Zack Baun the Saints have invested day two draft picks to add.

Another free agent option has been cleared for football activities with DT Kawann Baker. Why he would and would not make sense for the New Orleans Saints if they look to the free agent market to fill in the gap left in David Onyemata's suspension.

Mid-week fundamentals takes a look at DVOA, what it means, how to read it, and what specifics can be gleaned regarding the where the Saints have the biggest needs on the defensive side. Which players were nearly immoveable on the defensive line in 2020 and which defensive back could make all the difference for the Saints in 2021.

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Breaking down the news and notes of the day including the retirement of former New Orleans Saints WR Ted Ginn Jr., nerdy numbers that show how unique the Saints have been on defense and how much they've been hurt by penalties, and look at David Onyemata's suspension and what it means for the New Orleans Saints salary cap.

ESPN dove in on how prepared teams are to find success in the next three years. Their projections are kind to the Saints but one major inconsistency doesn't make much sense. Why the Saints' drafting abilities were severely undervalued in this piece.

What if the NFL had an NHL-style expansion draft that allowed you to protect 11 players outside of your most recent draft class? Which five offensive, five defensive, and lone specialist would you protect?

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The New Orleans Saints have some bigger questions marks on the interior defensive line after the suspension of David Onyemata.

On today's Locked On Saints, Ross Jackson breaks down the defensive tackle depth chart with a look at who's gone, who's new, who's returning, and who will remain as training camp begins in just about a 10 days on Airline!

Shy Tuttle and Malcolm Roach look to add to their young success, Lorenzo Neal and Josiah Bronson could be the next UDFA success stories, but what about new additions that could still show up?

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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata suspended for six games following testing positive for banned substances. What this means for New Orleans, when he'll make his return, and how important interior defensive line has just become on the offseason needs list.

Breaking down which defensive tackles are on the roster, who can move inside from the edge, and what linemen are still available on the market that the Saints could pursue.

Getting you caught up on all the biggest Saints stories from the week. Zack Baun getting some work in with the Watt brothers, New Orleans doesn't land a long-term deal with Marcus Williams, Superdome naming rights, and much more.

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Unfortunate as it may be, Marcus Williams does not look like he'll be landing a long-term deal with the New Orleans Saints. What happens next for the star safety?

A fractured relationship with the Miami Dolphins may land Xavien Howard elsewhere. Could the Saints pull off a trade?

Top three cornerbacks the Siants could pursue in the trade market and what's next for the Louisiana Superdome naming rights as Mercedes-Benz comes down and Caesar's Entertainment is expected to step in.

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The New Orleans Saints and veteran cornerback Richard Sherman have been connected a ton this offseason. How does his recent arrest impact the Saints search at corner? New Orleans also released which training camp dates will be open to fans and a look once more at the impending deadline for the Marcus Williams extension.

Michael Thomas was ranked the #8 receiver on ESPN's top-ten wide receiver list. Why the drop is too steep and diminishes Thomas' achievements with and without future Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees.

Breaking down common route combinations in the NFL, which the Saints use often, and how they might change. bit next season.

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Bleacher Report article on route combinations:

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New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara named the #2 RB by ESPN ahead of the 2021 season. Is the ranking a good one? Who ranks above him? And with two days left until a massively important deadline for the team, how soon could we see a Marcus Williams extension get done?

Twitter Tuesday looks at offseason awards, Richard Sherman news, and much more followed by great questions from the Locked On Saints Facebook group including who starts next to Cameron Jordan at defensive end, which jerseys we'd like to see back, and who will score the first touchdown for the Saints in 2021.

And, what would be the worst offseason move for the New Orleans Saints ahead of the 2021 NFL season.

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Recapping the losses and additions at cornerback for the New Orleans Saints. As Janoris Jenkins leaves, could any of the incoming options take the spot opposite Marshon Lattimore?

Beyond Lattimore, the Saints also return five more players at the position from last season. The veterans and youngsters that will get a shot to make the roster in 2021.

If a player makes the roster next season that's not currently on the team, who could it be and where should the Saints look? They'll benefit from not only considering 2021, but the future beyond as well.

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New Orleans Saints Safety Marcus Williams snubbed from ESPN's top-ten safeties list, but at least Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis, and Marshon Lattimore get the love they deserve. David Onyemata continues to be slept on. Training camp is less than three weeks away and why Latavius Murray wants to be more efficient.

Saints fans seem concerned about the running back position, but here's why they should be too worried at all. What moves do the Saints have in front of them before the offseason comes to an end? Facebook Friday brings the heat!

John Sigler of SaintsWire joins to talk WR N'Keal Harry and why he'd be a good fit for the New Orleans Saints.

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ESPN has put our four defensive position top ten lists so far and the New Orleans Saints have had a player named on three. Which were named at what positions and why David Onyemata was absolutely snubbed. And, with Safeties still on the way, will Marcus Williams make the cut?

Top three Thursday takes a look at three players that impressed in training camp, but didn't make the active roster as well as three players to watch closely to become camp darlings this summer. Will they be able to buck the trend and do enough to make the cut?

Brandon Olsen of Locked On Gators joins to talk Name, Image, and Likeness progress in College Football and how NIL may affect the NFL.

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