Re-evaluating the biggest misses of the Saints offseason

The New Orleans Saints had a really strong offseason. Their draft produced exciting prospects like Jordyn Tyson. Free agency yielded big splashes. There’s no such thing as perfect, though, so we’ll take a look at one thing we would have done differently this offseason. 

It can be a tough exercise for an offseason that has generated this much excitement and feels properly aligned with the team’s timeline. While the Saints excelled in talent acquisition, some of their biggest questions come from handling players already on the squad. 

Saints have just waited too long this offseason

Sign Chris Olave months ago

If the Saints were going to pay Chris Olave, they should have gotten it done earlier. The sides have been negotiating since last year, and Olave has said he felt a deal was near. It isn’t abnormal for negotiations to get close or role into training camp.

In this case, however, the wait led to Drake London getting paid first. The Saints may have already planned on paying Olave at that rate, or Olave’s agent may now try to use that as leverage. If the Saints were dead set on extending Olave, they should have been more proactive.~ Darrion Gray

Add another cornerback

With NFL training approaching next month, the New Orleans Saints enter the offseason with the majority of their roster moves set.  While the roster looks improved in several areas, One thing I would’ve changed in their offseason approach was the cornerback room. 

The Saints didn’t change much to a group that was up and down throughout 2025.  I believe the defensive back group needed a little help.  Although they could’ve used another proven corner, the organization seems to feel confident with the guys on the roster.~ Tramell Jeffers

Invest more at STAR

In retrospect, I wish the Saints added a true slot option. The position was left vacant after Alontae Taylor departed and they didn't replace it, rather opting for an in-house option, likely Jonas Sanker. While this could very well work out, it leaves an inexperienced player at a valuable position and eliminates depth from safety. Brandon Staley seems confident in Sanker, which should reassure fans, but it seems like a risky move.~ Drew Collings

Handle the Alvin Kamara situation

Looking back, I wish the situation with Alvin Kamara would’ve been handled better. The constant “evaluation” of the roster got exhausting. What’s more is that even though all the signs currently point to him being back, New Orleans still haven’t managed to get rid of the weird uncertainty surrounding them. It’s been, and still is, a distraction.~ Molly Bauer

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