The 2024 season has just ended, and on March 14, the 2025 campaign will open its doors. Touchdown news therefore takes the opportunity to offer you an overview of different franchises during the offseason. Which players keep and cut? Which free agents extend? What recruits observe? Here are some ideas, franchise by franchise. Today, close -up on the Holy Orleans. You will find the sheets of each team on this page.
May the Drew Brea years seem far away! Since the retirement of the future quarterback Hall of Famer, the New Orleans have become a mediocre franchise.
After a 2024 agitated season, the saints have a new coach brought to change philosophy to straighten the franchise. However, with finances in the red ($ 70 million above the wage bill), and a workforce to degrease, it does not necessarily have the necessary basics to carry out its mission.
The 2025 offseason will therefore be focused on controlling the wage bill. Bringing new players complicated, especially in the absence of clarity at the Quarterback post. After an unfinished 2024 season due to an injury, Derek Carr is a wound for New Orleans finances. The quarterback will weigh $ 50 million on the payroll, with 10 million warranty in 2025. A significant salary for production far from expectations since its arrival.
The tauliers of the Holy Orleans
1. Alvin Kamara (RB)
2. Chris Olave (WR)
3. Demario Davis (LB)
In the offensive slump of the saints, he is one of the few to leave. The runner Alvin Kamara remains a safe bet, making his best career season in the race for the number of yards in 2024. He is one of the rare tauliers of this missing workforce of stars players.
On the other hand, he missed in the 2024 season, and should return for the start of the 2025 season. In any case, Chris Olave remains a quality target. This should help the future quarterback holding saints to boost a weak attack in the air last season.
Finally, he may be 36 years old, but Demario Davis is still the best set of his team in 2024. It is difficult to see how the saints could do without him still in 2025. Despite young people who emerge (Breese, Taylor), he There remains one of the locals of the locker room. To attract new players, his contract should probably be restructured.
The undesirable
1. Taysom Hill (Te)
2. Jamaal Williams (RB)
Taysom Hill is a fun player. The Swiss knife par excellence. But, at $ 18 million this season, the 35 -year -old everything will be the 4th Tight End best paid in the NFL. It is far too much for a player who is not a reference. In addition, with the possible re-signature of Juwan Johnson, he may no longer see the ball. The restructuring is likely, but an exchange would undoubtedly be more judicious for the saints to free up the wage bill.
He will touch 4 million next season. But, we do not see how he could stay in view of his disappointing statistical production in his last 2 seasons. Jamaal Williams has been disappointing since his arrival. As a result, it should be among the first players cut by the franchise during the offseason. Cutting it would save $ 2 million, it's little but that's it for a deductible in search of savings.
Cameron Jordan and Ryan Ramczyk could have been included in this list. Their contracts are enormous, and will probably be restructured. The first is a legend of the saints, could be cut, but it would cost a lot of money to the franchise. The second made a white season in 2024, his recurring knee injury which has trouble healing suggests a possible sports retreat.
The man of summer: Kellen Moore (coach)
Finally !
After years to run after a position as principal coach, Kellen Moore finally has his chance. Among the saints, the site is immense. It will therefore take courage to straighten it and bring it back to its glorious years. Attacking coach, he has just been champion with the Eagles as an attacking coordinator. In this position, he has references, especially in Cowboys and Eagles. His only “failed” experience is in charge, despite the presence of Justin Herbert as a quarterback.
Precisely, on this position, Kellen Moore will already have to make a first decision to this question: what to do with derek carr? The quarterback has its moments of dazzling, but it is too little for the price at which the saints pay it. Spencer Rattle has shown good things last year, but is also irregular. On the other hand, it has a margin of progression. The two players are probably not the long -term solution. But, from the 2025 season, the coach will have to revitalize an offensive sector in difficulty in recent seasons, in addition to choosing his quarterback.
More than the attack, he will also have to find a defensive coordinator capable of removing a defense to the street in 2024. It's simple, the saints have one of the worst defenses against the race last season. Only the panthers, a division rival, do worse. In the air, it is not better since they are among the teams that allow the most yards in this area. This defense must also be remobilized so as not to live a new catastrophic season.
The main free agents of the Holy Orleans
1. Chase Young (de)
2. Juwan Johnson (Te)
3. Will Harris (s)
4. PAULSON ADEBO (CB)
5. Willie Gay (LB)
But also: Payton Turner (Edge), Lucas Patrick (OL), Valdes-Scantling brands (WR), Shane Lemieux (OL), Tanoh Kpassagnon (DT)
Priority should be the extension of Chase Young. Signed for 1 year last year, the former 2nd choice of the Draft 2020 convinced in 2024. By reviving his career, he could stay a few more years to take over from a Cameron Jordan close to retirement. Best recipient in 2024 yards, Juwan Johnson is likely to have a good contract in another club. The saints have little margin, and will have to be clever to keep it. Repositioning Safety this season, Will Harris suffered in 2024. His duet with Tyrann Mathieu can cause ball losses, but also give cold sweats.
Finally, due to serious injury or lack of level, these players will probably go to see elsewhere. Paulson Adebo could be kept if the two parties manage to agree on an honorable contract. On the other hand, Willie Gay and Payton Turner are far from having convinced in 2024, even relegated to the background. The case of the 2nd is more worrying because since his selection in the first round, he has never given satisfaction (5 sacks in 4 years). Another franchise should relaunch it.
The top 5 needs of the Holy Orleans
1. Defensive line
2. Interior offensive line
3. Receiver
4. SAFETY
5. TIGHT END
There are many needs in the New Orleans. But, in an offseason, Kellen Moore and his new staff will not revolutionize everything. Thus, we must therefore focus on more priority needs.
Among them, there is the post of Rusher Pass. Taking over and the succession of legend Cameron Jordan is not simple. Salvation could come from the free agency or the draft. The other posts on the defensive line are not to be overlooked either, especially in the face of the race. Revelation last season, Bryan Bresee (7.5 sacks in 2024) is still a little tender in this area. A little help could be welcome.
Still in defense, there is also the air coverage to favor. The corner of a cornerback is not a priority despite the departure of Marshon Lattimore, but that of Safety Est. As said before, the duo Will Harris-Tyrann Mathieu is aging and new blood is expected in this area.
With Fuaga, the saints have probably found a left tackle for the next few years. But, for the rest, apart from Cesar Ruiz, the site is immense for Kellen Moore to rebuild the offensive line. Accustomed to teams with a quality offensive line, this should be one of his priorities in attack. In addition to that, he will have to find decisive players other than Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara. A recipient and a Tight End should not be too much to give a new momentum.
The target: Talanoa Hufanga (s)
Safety's class in the next Free Agency is of quality. Some experienced players are already experiencing success in this class. The argument for the franchise of saints is not of financial value. On the other hand, the argument to relaunch the career of a player stands, especially when this player suffered from a long injury.
This is the case of Talanoa Hufanga. The 49ers player unfortunately struggles to regain his level of the 2022 season. In the saints, he could resume the relay of an aging tyrann Mathieu and become the new leader of this defense. His understanding of the game and his ability to make significant tackles could suit all types of defensive coordinators. Capable of being effective in Blitz and on the cover, it will bring a value to a defense to the penalty last season. Provided that his body leaves him alone.
New blood: Will Campbell (OL, LSU)
A Guard or a Tackle? The questions are classic when it comes to assessing an offensive line player. For him, this is obvious after a 2024 disappointing season on an individual level. Will Campbell is a prospect who intrigues, especially by his physique. But, it is often said that the physical is nothing without the technique. So which will have the saints if they ever select it? That of 2023 where it was impressive or that of 2024.
The LSU player already has the scale to play in NFL. It is powerful, and has great strength in the arms and hands. Like all offensive line players, its passwood protection technique is to be refined, but it has the basics. Kellen Moore will need a quality offensive line to develop his offensive game. This will necessarily go through the selection of a player in this position.
Other choices: Mykel Williams (Edge, Georgia), Will Johnson (CB, Michigan), Malaki Starks (S, Georgia), James Pearce Jr. (Edge, Tennessee)
