2017 NFL Mock Draft: Post Week 1 Update
By Jon Dove
9. New Orleans Saints- Jamal Adams, S, LSU
The New Orleans Saints are in an interesting situation thanks to their salary cap situation. This is a team that doesn’t have much money to go out and sign free agents. They have routinely restructured the contract of veterans like Drew Brees in attempts to correct the issue.
This makes upgrading the roster a challenge and hitting on every draft pick necessary.
The majority of the Saints issues are on the defensive side of the ball. They could add a playmaking safety like LSU’s Jamal Adams. Adding him to the mix would potentially allow them to shift Von Bell to cornerback which is another need area.
Adams could give them the option of moving on from the free-agent bust Jairus Byrd and potentially clear some cap space.
They could also improve the pass rush with someone like Auburn’s Carl Lawson. He has the quickness needed to attack the edge and wreak havoc in the offensive backfield.
Alabama’s Cam Robinson is someone who could be an option on the offensive side of the ball. He’d help the team keep the newly-extended Brees upright and healthy. The Saints have a need at offensive tackle thanks to the lack of development of Andrus Peat.
Next: No. 10 Jacksonville