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Saints: Andrus Peat re-signing surprised many, but it was still a good move

By Tony Twillie

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Andrus Peat #75 of the New Orleans Saints lines up on the line of scrimmage during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Andrus Peat #75 of the New Orleans Saints lines up on the line of scrimmage during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Peat’s play

Peat eventually moved to guard, where his performance was better.

He earned a starting job and helped to solidify a better than average offensive front. While he has at times been solid, many feel his overall performance has never been up to a first-round draft pick’s standard.

In his first three seasons with the Saints, his performance was good. According to Pro Football Focus, Peat graded out at 68.9 in those seasons. In each season, he’s filled in at offensive tackle as well, often filling in for the oft-injured Terron Armstead.

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His last two seasons have been less impressive. According to Pro Football Focus, Peat has averaged 46.7 at his guard spot. Most Saints fans have been unimpressed with Peat’s play over these last two years.

Fans were perplexed in 2018 when the Saints picked up his fifth-year option, particularly when it paid $9.625 million last season.

Peat seemed to make the Saints prophets for their confidence in him, making the Pro Bowl in 2018 and 2019.

Many fans scratched their heads at his Pro Bowl selections, particularly this past season. Peat only played 10 games due to injuries, and by many accounts didn’t have a Pro Bowl type season. Seems that it was very rewarding playing on a top-rated offensive line.

It is quite obvious the coaching staff has a much different opinion of Peat than do the fans.

We don’t get to watch practices to know what it is that makes them appreciate him as they do. As well, offensive guard is one of the more difficult positions to evaluate for the untrained eye that most fans have.

But a few things jump out as to what the mindset of the coaches might be.

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