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5 New Orleans Saints on the ‘way too early’ 2016 roster bubble

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Aug 13, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the bench prior to the Saints
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Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive guard Tim Lelito (68) blocks Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Akeem Spence (97) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive guard Tim Lelito (68) blocks Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Akeem Spence (97) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Tim Lelito

Let’s not be mistaken, the guard battle will go back and forth over the next several months. That’s just the nature of the beast when you have promising young prospects mixed in with younger veterans. Tim Lelito may be taking first team reps, but he’s going to have to stay consistent to fend off others who are waiting for the opportunity. Undrafted rookies Landon Turner and Jack Allen both come to mind as players that could challenge Lelito, and it’s going to be a complete toss-up on who wins.

Just remember this. You don’t want just anyone protecting your assumed franchise quarterback, even if Brees is in the last year of his contract. If there’s a better option that presents itself over Lelito, then you’d take it too.

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