New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints

  • Passing Yards
    234.7 PYPG
  • Rushing Yards
    102.5 RYPG
  • Total Yards Per Game
    337.2 YPG
  • The Canadian Press

    Saints fill need at offensive tackle, add depth at cornerback and QB during NFL draft

    METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints filled a pressing need with their first-round pick in the NFL draft. Then they traded up in the second round to get a player they targeted at a position of relative strength. In selecting Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga No, 14 overall, coach Dennis Allen felt the Saints took a logical approach. “There’s really not any sense screwing around,” he said. “You’ve got the guy you like. It’s a position of need. Let’s don’t overthink this. Let’s ta