Ty Anania

Joined: Aug 25, 2016

Ok, I admit it—I took the bandwagon here. I've never lived in New Orleans. I'm from New York, and I started watching the Saints in 2006. Don't ask me what drew me to the Saints. I don't know. I know only this: that I love them, that I always will, and that, in some strange, nonsensical way, I always have. Glad to be here.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: Head coach Sean Payton is seen prior to playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Sean Payton is the Saints’ best HC option, whatever happens in 2017

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 13: Trevor Siemian

Sheldon Rankins has chance to be more effective than Nick Fairley

Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints nose tackle Nick Fairley (90) looks on before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Saints place Nick Fairley on NFI, likely signaling end of his career

Nov 13, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Alex Okafor (57) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 breakout candidates

Oct 23, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; New Orleans Saints tackle Terron Armstead (72) is helped off the field by trainers during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Terron Armstead out 4-6 months with torn labrum

Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints nose tackle Nick Fairley (90) looks on before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Addition of DT McDaniel means nothing for Fairley

Jun 13, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (34) during minicamp at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Lattimore’s strong day raises exciting question

Jun 13, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Trey Edmunds (35) catches a pass ahead of linebacker Alex Anzalone (47) during minicamp at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New faces making plays on first day of Saints Minicamp

Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Fairley’s absence would be much less damaging than Unger’s

Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints nose tackle Nick Fairley (90) looks on before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Fairley may have heart issue

Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Moeaki (81) runs for a touchdown against New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Stephone Anthony (50) during the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Stephone Anthony will either start or get cut. Likely the latter.

May 25, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) warms up during organized team activities at the New Orleans Saints training facility. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Saints sign four draft picks to their rookie deals

Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints tackle Zach Strief (64) and quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrate as they walk off of the field following their win against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Saints won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Zach Strief’s raise: a message to NFL

May 25, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Corey Fuller (11) participates in passing drills during organized team activities at the New Orleans Saints training facility. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Saints receiver Corey Fuller stands out in OTAs

Mar 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; commissioner Roger Goodell reacts during a press conference at the NFL Annual Meetings at the Biltmore Resort. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL changes, among others, celebration and IR rules

Aug 3, 2015; White Sulphur Springs, WV, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) fights around tackle Bryce Harris (79) during training camp at The Greenbrier. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports

Saints offseason in full swing as OTAs begin