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3.  <title>Canal Street Chronicles -  All Posts</title>
4.  <subtitle>Home of the Who Dat Nation...where pigs fly and hell has frozen over.</subtitle>
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11.    <updated>2024-05-03T16:00:00-05:00</updated>
12.    <title>Saints Reacts Results: Which draft pick do you think will make the most impact this season? </title>
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20.  <p>73 of voters said...</p> <p id="y7bqN6">Earlier this week, we asked our readers which <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> draft pick would have the most impact this season and do you think the Saints were winners or losers in this year's <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>?</p>
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24. <p id="bbCxMp">With an overwhelming 73% of the votes, our readers said that the Saints 1st round draft pick (14th overall) OT Taliese Fuaga from <a href="https://www.buildingthedam.com">Oregon State</a> would make the most impact overall this season. It is no secret that offensive line was high on the priority list and Coach Dennis Allen said he had been impressed with Fuaga since the combine. Fortunately, we will get our first look at Fuaga as well as the other members of the Saints 2024 draft class in action next month at minicamp. </p>
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28. <p id="QOhU7k">97% of voters said that the Saints were clear winners in this year draft, and I couldn't agree more. New Orleans addressed multiple positions of need and selected several players that were high on their draft boards without giving up any draft capital for next year. </p>
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36.    <author>
37.      <name>Tina Howell</name>
38.    </author>
39.  </entry>
40.  <entry>
41.    <published>2024-05-03T11:00:00-05:00</published>
42.    <updated>2024-05-03T11:00:00-05:00</updated>
43.    <title>Grading the Saints 2024 Draft Class</title>
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45.  
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47.      <img alt="NFL: APR 25 2024 Draft" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/CitWYJJOY0xPJ7YWO6XhFJoPAZs=/0x0:5695x3797/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73325221/2149720023.0.jpg" />
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50.  
51.  <p>This was one of the Saints’ better drafts in recent years.</p> <p id="Vckq6I">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> just wrapped up on Saturday, and despite not seeing any of the guys touch an NFL field yet, it seems like the <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> did a pretty good job in this year’s draft.</p>
52. <p id="qaqLTh">Now that the draft is officially over and we know all seven of the Saints picks, let’s go through each one and give them a grade based on how good I think the pick was.</p>
53. <h3 id="I12WKF"><strong>Taliese Fuaga: A</strong></h3>
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58. <p id="DtEfaQ">The Saints absolutely nailed their first pick in the draft by selecting Taliese Fuaga with their first pick. Obviously, I had Joe Alt as my No. 1 rated offensive tackle, but after him, I thought Fuaga and Olu Fashanu were 2A and 2B.</p>
59. <p id="WQ7sMs">In his three-year college career, Fuaga played 1,500+ snaps and didn’t give up a single sack according to PFF. He earned elite pass and run blocking grades every single season and should be able to anchor down the right (or left if they decide to transition him to LT) side of their offensive line for years to come.</p>
60. <h3 id="k5EW4j"><strong>Kool-Aid McKinstry: B+</strong></h3>
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62.        <img alt="Rose Bowl Game - Alabama v Michigan" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bJipOxyT0tfQUsgVKuDD6F0R0F0=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25425580/1906279754.jpg">
63.      <cite>Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images</cite>
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65. <p id="zn1mo3">Getting a player as experienced and as talented as Kool-Aid McKinstry in the second round of the NFL Draft is very hard to do. He’s a lockdown corner who played against some of the best receivers in college football and held his own for three seasons. He was an All-American in 2022 and 2023, and without his foot injury, he would’ve been a first rounder.</p>
66. <p id="lfyAxY">Now, the reason I don’t give this pick an A is because I think there were bigger needs to be addressed at the time, but it’s very hard to pass on a player of his caliber. I think they could’ve been better served drafting Jackson Powers-Johnson to sure up the interior of their offensive line, but again, I have no real issues with the pick they made here.</p>
67. <h3 id="C2uhCu"><strong>Spencer Rattler: B</strong></h3>
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70.      <cite>Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images</cite>
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72. <p id="1o29bh">I know there will be a lot of debate over whether this was the right move for the Saints, but much like the McKinstry pick, it’s hard to pass on a talent like Rattler with the 150th pick in the draft.</p>
73. <p id="HNYJVr">Throw away all the character concerns (even though it seems like a lot of players and coaches at SC think he’s matured a lot since arriving there two years ago) and just look at this kid’s arm talent. He can make every throw on the field and put up some solid numbers with an offensive line that was made out of paper.</p>
74. <p id="izf0rQ">Were there bigger needs at the time? Certainly, they could’ve used a lot of different positions more than a quarterback, and that’s why I’m giving this pick a B-, but that doesn’t mean I don’t think he could one day be the starter for the Saints.</p>
75. <p id="iOMWsw">This pick, to me at least, feels all about the potential. If he can reach his ceiling, he could be just as good as Drake Maye or any of the other QBs selected ahead of him.</p>
76. <h3 id="N2zfHy"><strong>Bub Means: B</strong></h3>
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78.        <img alt="Pittsburgh v Syracuse" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/3hWj8975uhmRARqlCWDcKFw7-G4=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25425602/1788240342.jpg">
79.      <cite>Photo by Elsa/Getty Images</cite>
80.  </figure>
81. <p id="RcRuh7">I felt like this was the perfect time for the Saints to grab a wide receiver in this draft. Unless some elite talent fell to them in the first or second round, I didn’t think there was a big enough need to justify that early of a pick at the position.</p>
82. <p id="8Cnnhs">I will admit, I hardly even knew who Bub Means was when his name was called, but from the highlights I watched, I can see why the Saints like him. He plays faster than his 4.47 speed, he’s big and he has great hands. My only gripe with this pick is that I personally would’ve preferred Malik Washington, but after him, Means and Rice would’ve been my next two picks at the position.</p>
83. <h3 id="XgYBMo"><strong>Jaylan Ford: C+</strong></h3>
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85.        <img alt="COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 11 Texas at TCU" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/MiFILar39hqqYhXPobLKcrYufls=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25425612/1779981054.jpg">
86.      <cite>Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images</cite>
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88. <p id="5eNOGL">When Ford plays at his best, he’s a First-Team All-Big 12 talent, but from what I’ve seen and read about him, he’s a bit inconsistent at times. </p>
89. <p id="JdgreR">Ford’s a great run defender. He posted an 80.2 run defense grade and has 101 stops in his past two seasons, but he’s a major liability in coverage, and I think the Saints needed to find someone who’s a good coverage LB that can take over Demario’s role in a few years and compliment Pete Werner.</p>
90. <p id="epf8QV">The Saints addressed a big need here and got probably the best LB still on the board, but this was a pretty weak LB class and I’m just not completely sold on Ford,</p>
91. <h3 id="hTuqcl"><strong>Khristian Boyd: A+</strong></h3>
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93.        <img alt="COLLEGE FOOTBALL: FEB 01 East-West Shrine Bowl" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/8UJmU5XqB_uCDY_gyEKmwDArU18=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25425624/1973657940.jpg">
94.      <cite>Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images</cite>
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96. <p id="5iTAbP">Boyd might be my favorite pick from this Saints draft class just because of where they drafted him. Using a sixth rounder on a guy who will probably see a pretty significant amount of playing time this season is very good value.</p>
97. <p id="ITfJU9">The Saints obviously drafted Bryan Bresee last season, but they still could use a big, bodied run stuffer alongside him, and that’s exactly what Boyd is.</p>
98. <p id="iZhAZz">In five seasons, Boyd’s run defense grade never dipped below a 75 and got as high as a 92.3 in 2022. On top of that, he posted a career-high 40 pressures and three sacks in 2023. He’s an elite run stuffer who has the capabilities of becoming a solid pass rusher as well.</p>
99. <h3 id="M56MWP"><strong>Josiah Ezirim: B</strong></h3>
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102.      <cite>Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images</cite>
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104. <p id="6ZJc4R">I’m not afraid to admit that I know next to nothing about Eastern Kentucky’s right tackle, Josiah Ezirim, so I’m afraid I can’t really give a super accurate grade for him, but a B feels about right. They needed another body in the offensive line room and, according to PFF, Ezirim made major improvements to his game from 2022 to 2023. </p>
105. <p id="NsxjEQ">In 2022, Ezirim recorded a 62.4 pass blocking grade and a 58.3 run blocking grade. He gave up 20 pressures and three sacks in 381 pass blocking snaps. However, in 2023, Ezirim finished with an 84.3 run blocking grade and an 80.1 pass blocking grade while giving up no sacks and 13 pressures.</p>
106. <p id="A6EkRI">In the seventh round, you’re just looking to find someone at a position of need who has some upside, and that’s what Ezirim brings to the table.</p>
107. <h3 id="FI9Emy"><strong>Overall: A-</strong></h3>
108. <p id="tlc8wk">I think the Saints did a lot of things very well in this draft. First, they addressed their biggest area of need in the first round without deviating from their big board too much, if at all. Second, they didn’t spend any future draft capital to move up. Third, they were able to find guys who should be impact players in day three.</p>
109. <p id="TSCSp4">Fuaga and McKinstry should be day one impact players, but if they get two of their final five picks to hit, which I think they should be able to do, this draft class will be considered a major success.</p>
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115.    <author>
116.      <name>Luke Hubbard</name>
117.    </author>
118.  </entry>
119.  <entry>
120.    <published>2024-05-03T10:00:00-05:00</published>
121.    <updated>2024-05-03T10:00:00-05:00</updated>
122.    <title>Why the Saints drafted them: Round 5</title>
123.    <content type="html">  
124.  
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126.      <img alt="NCAA Football: Pittsburgh at Syracuse" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/XILhnhAo3408O659erLqJt_O9pQ=/0x0:4118x2745/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73324978/usa_today_21874984.0.jpg" />
127.        <figcaption>Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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129.  
130.  <p>Spencer Rattler, Bub Means, and Jaylan Ford were all selected in the fifth round. </p> <p id="7lTvHt">The <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> drafted three players in round 5: Spencer Rattler, Bub Means, and Jaylan Ford. There are many different reasons why the Saints selected these prospects, some similar and some very different. </p>
131. <p id="fTfZL9"></p>
132. <h2 id="J4dNn6"><strong>QB Spencer Rattler - South Carolina</strong></h2>
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134.        <img alt="NCAA Football: Clemson at South Carolina" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sYxJMGM24ObGopSX0hdzXYOxioc=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25425276/usa_today_21973401.jpg">
135.      <cite>Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports</cite>
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137. <p id="gXa6Am">At pick 150, the Saints selected Spencer Rattler. This pick was considered a head-scratcher, but there are many reasons why the Saints did this. Spencer Rattler was one of the most polarizing prospects throughout the draft process. The topic of character issues clouded any conversation that was based around Rattler. The Saints do not like to draft players with character or maturity issues, so if they feel that Spencer Rattler has matured, that is all that matters. Dennis Allen spoke about how Rattler’s name was staring them in the face throughout the draft until they decided to pick him. The Saints feel that the value and potential were too much to pass up.</p>
138. <p id="9cSyOy">In 2023, Rattler was a team captain, and even when there were many flaws in South Carolina’s offense, Rattler never blamed anybody else. He shined in many aspects of his game during college, but his arm strength and pocket presence were the best traits. Rattler was named MVP at the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/senior-bowl">Senior Bowl</a> even though he only played the game's first two drives. This pick is not like the past selections of Ian Book and Jake Haener. The potential of Spencer Rattler is extremely high, and if this new offensive coaching staff believes in him, then he could be the Saints’ future starting QB. </p>
139. <p id="QBg3yV"></p>
140. <h2 id="b01Nv3"><strong>WR Bub Means - Pitt</strong></h2>
141.  <figure class="e-image">
142.        <img alt="Pittsburgh v Syracuse" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/3MqB89XyhsmuWRmQCMfNftxNtZ0=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25425364/1788240673.jpg">
143.      <cite>Photo by Elsa/Getty Images</cite>
144.  </figure>
145. <p id="mYlDaz">At pick 170, the Saints selected Bub Means out of Pitt. Going into the draft, WR was a top need for the team. It was believed that the Saints wanted to go for a stronger WR or TE and Means fits this mold. He is a 6-foot-1, 212-pound receiver who can make contested catches while running past defenders. This year, the Saints seem to value the Shrine Bowl as highly as they do with the Senior Bowl. Means was one of these participants, and at the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine">NFL Combine</a>, he had really good measurables. Means had a 4.43 40-yard dash and a 39.5-inch vertical. Hand size and wingspan are important for wide receivers, and Means had above average length in both categories. He also had a great performance in the bench press, which goes with what the Saints wanted going into the draft. The new Kubiak scheme values blocking in a wide receiver, and this quote from Means shows a big reason why the Saints selected him, “if you don’t block, you don’t get the rock.”</p>
146. <h2 id="mo9EM4"><strong>LB Jaylan Ford - Texas</strong></h2>
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148.        <img alt="COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 02 Big 12 Championship Game - Texas vs Oklahoma State" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/_TsyeTe3mhK_gsBvjgqXN-6DFkM=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25425453/1817397364.jpg">
149.      <cite>Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images</cite>
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151. <p id="r4060G">At pick 175, the Saints selected former Texas Longhorn Jaylan Ford. The linebackers in this year’s <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> were one of the weaker position groups. Saying this, getting Ford in the fifth round is great value. Linebackers were not the biggest need for the Saints, but Jaylen Ford has great skills. If we just focus on special teams, Ford is very good and can contribute to the Saints right away. He is a raw prospect as a linebacker but has a lot of upside. In zone coverage, which is becoming more and more important in the NFL, Ford is really good at dropping back and reading the QB’s eyes.  </p>
152. <p id="JS2cRI">There is a very little chance that Ford will play linebacker in this upcoming season because of the current depth. He will be able to develop behind Demario Davis, who is the perfect person to learn from. Ford was a defensive captain for Texas and was looked at as one of the top locker room presences on the team. This seems like a theme for all of the Saints draft picks and goes with the Saints’ mission to have a great team culture. </p>
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160.      <name>Caleb_Yaccarino</name>
161.    </author>
162.  </entry>
163.  <entry>
164.    <published>2024-05-03T09:00:00-05:00</published>
165.    <updated>2024-05-03T09:00:00-05:00</updated>
166.    <title>Saints sign Nathan Latu to UDFA deal</title>
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168.  
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173.  
174.  <p>The brother of an NFL tight end will look for his own opportunity.</p> <p id="Fh8n25">The <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> have signed Oklahoma State defensive lineman Nathan Latu to an undrafted free-agent deal.</p>
175. <p id="klllr0">Latu, the brother of <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> tight end Cameron Latu, became a defensive starter for the Cowboys after transferring from a junior college.</p>
176. <p id="Te6usz">He stands at 6’5” and 250 pounds with a long frame, quick footwork, and the ability to disrupt opponent’s run games.</p>
177. <p id="lI08UH">During his time in Stillwater, he racked up 46 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks. </p>
178. <div id="LaDO06">
179. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
180. <p lang="da" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Saints</a> sign UDFA DE Nathan Latu <a href="https://t.co/IkzmuOBAkN">pic.twitter.com/IkzmuOBAkN</a></p>— Joe Horns Cell Phone  (@JoeHornsPhone) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeHornsPhone/status/1784369709808316606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a>
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185. <p id="uotx08">Currently, Latu will wear #54 for the Black and Gold. However, numbers can change before the season due to roster cuts and more.</p>
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195.    <author>
196.      <name>mattmiguez</name>
197.    </author>
198.  </entry>
199.  <entry>
200.    <published>2024-05-03T08:00:00-05:00</published>
201.    <updated>2024-05-03T08:00:00-05:00</updated>
202.    <title>Fleur-de-Links, May 3: Saints don’t pick up Payton Turner’s option</title>
203.    <content type="html">  
204.  
205.    <figure>
206.      <img alt="NFL: Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IJZaHrMRMrC_4Z8a-ZI2_4ffdL4=/0x290:4344x3186/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73324637/usa_today_19331688.0.jpg" />
207.        <figcaption>Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
208.    </figure>
209.  
210.  <p>Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links.</p> <h2 id="J5sgh5"><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2024/5/2/24147734/saints-decline-payton-turners-fifth-year-option"><strong>Saints don’t pick up Turner’s option-Canal St Chronicles</strong></a></h2>
211. <p id="6G1ZF0">The <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> have decided to decline the fifth-year option on their former first round pass rusher in the hopes he produces on the field and earns a new contract.</p>
212. <h2 id="1pShfY"><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2024/5/2/24143939/getting-to-know-new-saints-lb-jaylan-ford"><strong>Get to Know Jaylan Ford-CSC</strong></a></h2>
213. <p id="1PjFtn">The newest linebacker for the Saints made a major impact at Texas and will look to bring late round value to the team starting with rookie camp.</p>
214. <h2 id="5ywxMo"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/spencer-rattler-future-interesting"><strong>Spencer Rattler makes Saints’ future interesting-Saints News Network</strong></a></h2>
215. <p id="Ad9q7d">The South Carolina QB has elite arm talent and looks to have matured from his early college days, so he is ready to step in and be the future for the Black and Gold?</p>
216. <div id="AABRvu">
217. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">
218. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Now that I'm going to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Saints</a> and have an opportunity to live out my dream, it's a blessing." <br><br>Former Louisiana RB Jacob Kibodi (UDFA) on making the most of his opportunity, while joining his childhood team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeauxCajuns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeauxCajuns</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KATCTV3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KATCTV3</a> <a href="https://t.co/w8BAEcWkee">pic.twitter.com/w8BAEcWkee</a></p>— Meagan Glover (@MeaganGTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeaganGTV/status/1786210083631710495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a>
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224. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">
225. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">First 5 facts to learn about draft pick from Pitt, Bub Means  ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/SQVxZ3z5M6">https://t.co/SQVxZ3z5M6</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Saints</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PaniniAmerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaniniAmerica</a> <a href="https://t.co/5BrkGuTTJ6">pic.twitter.com/5BrkGuTTJ6</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/1786145775459659791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2024</a>
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235.    <author>
236.      <name>mattmiguez</name>
237.    </author>
238.  </entry>
239.  <entry>
240.    <published>2024-05-02T20:42:35-05:00</published>
241.    <updated>2024-05-02T20:42:35-05:00</updated>
242.    <title>Saints decline Payton Turner’s fifth-year option</title>
243.    <content type="html">  
244.  
245.    <figure>
246.      <img alt="New Orleans Saints v Los Angeles Chargers" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/r0fsn5O9sd0UfL3SRzkFKwFRFi4=/0x2:7426x4953/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73323948/1981171294.0.jpg" />
247.        <figcaption>Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images</figcaption>
248.    </figure>
249.  
250.  <p>The first-round pick from Houston has struggled with injuries throughout his career.</p> <p id="ZycknQ">The <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> will not be picking up the fifth-year option on DE Payton Turner’s contract, according to multiple reports.</p>
251. <div id="gGzhXK">
252. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
253. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Saints have not picked up DE Payton Turner’s fifth year option.</p>— Tina Howell (@TinaHowellNOLA) <a href="https://twitter.com/TinaHowellNOLA/status/1786192549721338231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a>
254. </blockquote>
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258. <p id="CkeHNN">Turner, the Saints’ first-round draft selection in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">2021 NFL Draft</a>, has dealt with a rash of injuries in his first few seasons in the Crescent City. When he has been on the field, he has accumulated 38 total tackles and three sacks in three seasons.</p>
259. <p id="V3qLQ4">This news doesn’t come as a surprise as Turner will now have to stay on the field and produce if he wants to return with the Saints. Otherwise, New Orleans will look to their younger options at edge rusher or address it in the draft or free agency.</p>
260. <div id="eCtmPl">
261. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
262. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">12 players officially had their 5th-year options declined:<br><br>No. 2: Zach Wilson<br>No. 3: Trey Lance<br>No. 11: Justin Fields<br>No. 15: Mac Jones<br>No. 16: Zaven Collins<br>No. 19: Jamin Davis<br>No. 20: Kadarius Toney<br>No. 22: Caleb Farley<br>No. 24: Najee Harris<br>No. 28: Payton Turner <br>No. 29: Eric…</p>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1786169957140627756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2024</a>
263. </blockquote>
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268. <p id="F3bx49"><em><strong>Make sure you follow Canal Street Chronicles on Twitter at</strong></em><a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC"><em><strong> @SaintsCSC</strong></em></a><em><strong>, “Like” us on Facebook at Canal Street Chronicles, and make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel. Follow my personal page </strong></em><a href="https://twitter.com/MiguezMatt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><em><strong>@MiguezMatt </strong></em></a><em><strong>for more!</strong></em></p>
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275.    <author>
276.      <name>mattmiguez</name>
277.    </author>
278.  </entry>
279.  <entry>
280.    <published>2024-05-02T11:00:00-05:00</published>
281.    <updated>2024-05-02T11:00:00-05:00</updated>
282.    <title>Getting to know new Saints LB Jaylan Ford </title>
283.    <content type="html">  
284.  
285.    <figure>
286.      <img alt="COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 20 Texas at West Virginia" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/U5wv8SF58Phlv1HAV1hXcXR5mJg=/0x0:4161x2774/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73322806/1236884574.0.jpg" />
287.        <figcaption>Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images</figcaption>
288.    </figure>
289.  
290.  <p>Ford was drafted by New Orleans in the 5th round.</p> <p id="F6IDmq">The <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> had three picks in the fifth round in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> on Saturday. With the 175th overall pick, they selected Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford.</p>
291. <p id="M3gRMF">This was a good pickup for the Saints as Demario Davis is getting older, and the team lost Zack Baun in free agency.  In his first meeting with the media, Ford said he looks up to Demario Davis.</p>
292. <p id="IFVMa2">“He’s one of the best linebackers in the league right now.” Ford said, “I’m just glad I get to have this opportunity.”</p>
293. <p id="7XknRH">Ford spent three seasons with the <a href="https://www.burntorangenation.com">Texas Longhorns</a>. In that span, he played in 49 games (29 starts) with 287 tackles, three sacks, and six interceptions. Over the past two seasons, he was named first-team all-big 12. He stands at 6’2’’ and weighs 240 pounds.</p>
294. <p id="z4rbRM">In a press conference after the draft on Saturday, head coach Dennis Allen expressed that special teams are where he’ll be used initially.  </p>
295. <p id="f3yC0s">“His best avenue is to contribute on special teams,” Allen said, “and then I think you have to draft for the now and for a vision of the future.”</p>
296. <p id="jtfDzq">Do the New Orleans Saints have another star at the linebacker position? Only time will tell. We’ll see Ford in action for the first time at rookie minicamp, which is May 10-12.</p>
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302.    <author>
303.      <name>mollybauer23</name>
304.    </author>
305.  </entry>
306.  <entry>
307.    <published>2024-05-02T10:00:00-05:00</published>
308.    <updated>2024-05-02T10:00:00-05:00</updated>
309.    <title>What Bub Means brings to the Saints offense</title>
310.    <content type="html">  
311.  
312.    <figure>
313.      <img alt="Pittsburgh v Syracuse" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/2Uzq5cAtI60XstzdrJQ_uQHPo80=/0x0:5101x3401/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73322619/1788240342.0.jpg" />
314.        <figcaption>Photo by Elsa/Getty Images</figcaption>
315.    </figure>
316.  
317.  <p>Bub Means business.</p> <p id="90wBvp">The <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> drafted Pittsburgh WR Bub Means with the 170th overall pick in the 2024 <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>. </p>
318. <div id="W31YIR">
319. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
320. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">With the 170th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select WR Bub Means<br><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsDraft</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/CoxComm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoxComm</a> <a href="https://t.co/vxB9xy2yST">pic.twitter.com/vxB9xy2yST</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/1784307887734436037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a>
321. </blockquote>
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325. <p id="VI5Myf">The Saints have a good pair of speed receivers with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed but continue looking to replace veteran Michael Thomas’ presence with a receiver who could make the heavily contested targets. New Orleans drafted 6’5 wide receiver A.T. Perry in the seventh round of last year's draft but continues to look for playmakers and depth at the position. </p>
326. <div id="IUKHj0">
327. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
328. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bub Means: 11 contested catches in 2023, tied for the second most in the ACC   <a href="https://t.co/mGCmjSUf9f">pic.twitter.com/mGCmjSUf9f</a></p>— PFF NO Saints (@PFF_Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Saints/status/1784307796499939786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a>
329. </blockquote>
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333. <p id="SToLRY">Means is 6’1 and weighed in at 212 pounds at the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine">NFL combine</a> while also running a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash.</p>
334. <p id="MeBWKf">The versatile receiver possesses many levels in his game and can contribute as a receiver in multiple ways. He is a speedy guy who can outright beat a defense deep, or he could beat the defense on short targets with his run-after-the-catch ability. The Saints have been searching for a target to catch the ball over the middle of the field and do more after the reception. Means has an above-average ability to gain yards after the catch and he uses more than just speed to do so. </p>
335. <p id="YgO4UB">The Saints lacked depth at the receiver position when free agency began and quickly added players to their receiver room, although mostly on one-year deals. Means has to work on his separation skills and blocking before he earns significant playing time, but the talent is there, and he has a real shot of developing into a starter.</p>
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