Mike and Kevin take a long-term look at the Saints roster by ranking each position group both now and how they’re set up for the future.

--What was the toughest position group to put together?
-- Who got left off the 53-man roster?
-- Is it good or bad that all the NFC South teams have offenses with Shanahan/McVay ties?
--Why do the Saints continue to sign defensive backs when they need safety help?

--Erik McCoy gives his thoughts on the new offense and reflects on last season
--Grading Saints offseason: Is ESPN’s Grade too harsh?
--What did ESPN think of the direction the Bucs, Falcons and Panthers took this offseason? 
--Which defensive player would be able to cross over to play offense for the Saints?
--Which players in the Saints 2025 free agent class do you see the Saints resigning and which players do you see walking next offseason? 

--What are the pressure points that could break the season? 
-- If you had $5 million to spend and could add one to one position, which position would that be?
-- What is your heat index on the team after seeing all the summer camps higher, lower or the same?
-- What is the best way for Klint Kubiak to maximize the tight ends?

Mike and Kevin do a deeper dive into the specific elements of the team, gauging how badly the Saints need to improve and how realistic it is for them to do it in 2024.

--  How bad does losing Juwan Johnson hurt the Saints?
--  Who and what stood out most during the final spring practice?
-- What stood out from talking with Carr and Kubiak?
-- How is Klint Kubiak's offense different from the Josh McDaniels offense that Carr struggled with?
-- How certain or uncertain are you about who will be starting on the offensive line?

--Do we expect the backup QB battle to remain close deep into training camp?
--Who else was money at Wednesday's minicamp practice?
--Is St.Brown a dark horse candidate in the wide receiver room?
--Have any of your dark horse choices changed?

-- How do we feel about where Lattimore and Kamara are right now?
--Who stood out for better or worse at day one of Minicamp?
--Who is the OTA/Minicamp MVP so far?
-- Is no news good news for the offensive line?

-- Pete Werner vs Willie Gay Jr., Isaiah Foskey vs. Peyton Turner and more
-- Thoughts on the article saying that a team doesn't need blue-chip talent on the offensive line if you coach it right
-- What are the most exciting possibilities at returner?
-- What do we make of Dallin Holker getting 1st team reps over Juwan Johnson?
-- What position group outside of OL can’t afford to underperform?

-- What did we see from Dennis Allen and Klint Kubiak?
--Which players stood out most for better or worse at OTA 3?
-- What did we learn about the guys who haven't been at OTAs?
-- Where do we think Chris Olave is heading into the 2024 season?
-- Who benefits more from being in the Klint Kubiak system? 

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