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The New Orleans Saints are facing a significant cornerback issue after their NFL Draft strategy did not succeed. Despite offseason roster changes, the defensive side remains a concern.
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The New Orleans Saints made a lot of roster moves this offseason, headlined by free agent additions of Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards, and the draft selection of Jordyn Tyson in the first round.
The focus has been on the offensive side of the ball to further build the offense around Tyler Shough. It's a smart plan, but it does come with the downside of the defensive side of the ball being in need of help.
As ESPN's Katherine Terrell notes, the Saints still have one major question left, and it's in the cornerback room. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis also knows the CB issue needs to be fixed, as their NFL Draft plan "didn't work out."
"Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said they went into the draft intending to get a cornerback early but 'it just didn't work out,'" Terrell writes.
After losing Alontae Taylor in free agency to the Tennessee Titans, the Saints need to find a new cornerback to join the room and take over the nickel spot.
Loomis knows the issue and will likely address it by the beginning of the season. The only question is, how will the Saints actually go about filling this need?
The Saints have a major cornerback issue that remains unresolved after their NFL Draft plan did not work out.
The Saints added Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards as free agents and selected Jordyn Tyson in the first round of the draft.
The focus of the Saints' offseason moves has been on strengthening their offense around quarterback Tyler Shough.
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They could try the trade market, though that's not likely to bear much fruit. Instead, there could be an internal competition during camp, or the team could sign a veteran in free agency to fill this nickel cornerback need.
While the Saints' plan in the draft didn't go as they were hoping for, as they didn't take a cornerback until their last pick with TJ Hall in the seventh round, they were able to fill other needs, and should still have a way to upgrade the CB spot this offseason.
There is one good thing to come of this issue yet to be resolved, and it's that Loomis is well aware of the issue with the team and looks poised to address this need. Saints fans won't have to worry about whether this hole will be filled or not. Loomis has a plan.