Tyron Mathieu's surprise retirement shakes up the New Orleans Saints' defense, creating a massive hole at safety. The Saints face the challenge of replacing Mathieu's leadership and versatile role in the secondary. Young safeties Jonas Sanker and Jordan Howden must step up alongside Justin Reid. But now Julian Blackmon is in the mix.

Changes in the tight end room, including Dallin Holker's retirement and injury recovery for Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau, open opportunities for young tight ends like Moliki Matavao.

The quarterback battle heats up as Kellen Moore implements a daily rotation system for Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener. But mostly Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough. Moore's pragmatic approach includes not overreacting to interceptions and acknowledging unequal rep distribution.

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