Much discussion has been given to the New Orleans Saints' first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft — and rightfully so. But what about the team's second-round pick, No. 45 overall?

Our Saints Insider team of Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras, Jeff Duncan and Zach Ewing breaks down why that pick is almost as crucial as the first-rounder and what the Saints might do with it.

Could it be a wide receiver? A run-stuffing defensive tackle? Or will the Saints turn elsewhere? And perhaps this is the spot most likely for one of Mickey Loomis' regular draft day trades.

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Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing break down the top six offensive tackles available in the NFL draft, their strengths, weaknesses, style of play and the chances they're available when the Saints pick at No. 14

We dissect: • Notre Dame's Joe Alt • Penn State's Olu Fashanu • Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga • Alabama's JC Latham • Washington's Troy Fautanu • Georgia's Amarius Mims

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0:00 Introduction 2:31 How certain the Saints will take an OT? 3:35 Difficulty in evaluating tackles 7:57 NFL draft giveaway 8:32 Olu Fashanu, Penn State 16:31 Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State 22:48 Is Andrus Peat still a possibility in free agency? 25:53 Joe Alt, Notre Dame 29:26 Troy Fautanu, Washington 33:45 JC Latham, Alabama 41:01 Amarius Mims, Georgia 46:12 Final thoughts/verdict

The New Orleans Saints have executed a trade during the NFL Draft for 16 of the past 17 years, so why would this one be any different? Well, for one thing, the Saints may trade BACK in the first round for the first time since 1997. Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing discuss that possibility, as well as whether the Saints might again trade up — and what the return would be on any of those deals. We also take a look at the teams to keep an eye on who draft before the Saints — and might well determine whether a trade happens again. #saints #nfldraft #nfl

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All coverage of the New Orleans Saints' draft possibilities seems centered on offensive players, particularly offensive linemen. Is there any chance they take a defensive player in the first round?

Our Saints Insider team of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing discusses that possibility, including what prospects would interest the Saints and if there's any scenario in which a defensive pick is a good idea in the first round.

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The New Orleans Saints had an amazing draft class in 2017. The six years since have been relatively barren. The 2006 class helped bring a Super Bowl to the city. They've also had several first-round busts.

So is this regime good at drafting? How confident should fans be about this year's crucial NFL draft?

Our Saints Insider team of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing break it down, armed with historical data and added perspective.

Who will the New Orleans Saints take at No. 14 in the first round of the 2024 NFL mock draft? We'll run through a computer-simulated mock draft of the first 13 picks and then make our selection for the Saints.

Will it be an offensive lineman like J.C. Latham, Taliese Fuaga or Olu Fashanu? Georgia tight end Brock Bowers? A receiver or defensive end? Our Saints Insider team of Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing also take a look at the Saints' second-round pick and the possibility of another New Orleans draft day trade.

Luke's full mock draft: https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/saints-nfl-mock-draft-who-does-new-orleans-take-at-no-14/article_37348c10-ebad-11ee-9f95-93ebb15439f9.html

The Saints Insider podcast is back with Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing. In this episode, the crew discusses:

  • Takeaways from LSU's pro day • Dennis Allen's comments on Ryan Ramczyk's injury and impact on Saints' offensive line • NFL rule changes, including a new kickoff that could prove to be an advantage for the Saints • What rule changes we'd make if we were commissioner for a day.

The Saints signed defensive end Chase Young to a unique contract that offers some protections to both sides and allows New Orleans to hope to capitalize on the former No. 2 pick's potential. The news that he's having neck surgery complicates matters, but maybe it's still a risk worth taking.

Our Saints Insider team of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing dissect the deal and whether it makes sense for the Saints.

Also in this episode:

• Cedrick Wilson's role

• The backup quarterback situation and why the Saints didn't pursue Justin Fields

• Which pro days are we keeping an eye on?

Michael Thomas is expected to be released by the Saints in the coming days, and our Saints Insider crew, including Jeff Duncan — whom Thomas insulted on social media upon news of his release breaking — react to his brilliant and then frustrating tenure in New Orleans. Duncan, along with host Zach Ewing, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, also dive into: • What's next for the Saints in what has thus far been a quiet free agency period • Potential targets for the Saints in free agency • Reaction to free agency moves and trades around the NFL • Are the Falcons rightfully the favorites in the NFC South? #saints #nflfreeagency #nfloffseason #falcons

Saints beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras return from Indianapolis and join host Zach Ewing for a post-NFL combine discussion. Included: • Is it possible the Saints finally trade down in a draft? • Who are the best fits for what Mickey Loomis and Jeff Ireland look for? In other words, the "Saints kinda guys" in this draft. • Will the first-round pick definitely be a lineman or receiver? • With the league year starting, who will the Falcons end up with at quarterback? What other free agency stories are you watching?