Canal Street Chronicles
After what was their worst loss of the season, the New Orleans Saints are now 0-3 and sadly stay with the #2 pick in the draft, right behind the New York Jets.
The defense is still an issue with this team, and I’m going to try my hardest to stay away from the defensive line. I’m also going to throw some offense into this edition.
Starting with today’s offensive prospect, I’m going with the wide receiver position. Jordyn Tyson, out of Arizona State, has been separating (no pun intended) himself as the best receiver prospect in the draft. Even though QB Sam Leavitt has struggled so far this season, Tyson has been the consistent piece of this offense. When I say consistency, that does not mean he is average or middle-of-the-road. Tyson is consistently making big plays after big plays, and he has the potential to be one of the best receivers in the NFL. He has a mixture of athleticism, creativity, contested catch ability, and speed after the catch.
Going with WR this early in the draft is a bit of a risk, but Tyson can be talented enough to make it happen. Now, will the Saints do it? I honestly think maybe. Chris Olave will be entering the last year of his contract, Rashid Shaheed needs to be re-signed, and Brandin Cooks is only getting older. Additionally, Olave’s injury history, extending his contract is not a guarantee. The Saints may need a number one WR, and Jordyn Tyson would be that.
Back to the defense, and again, this really feels like the way the Saints will go in the first round. As mentioned before, I’m staying away from the defensive line, so that really leaves cornerback here. Like with WR, cornerback at #2 is a bit rich, but a particular corner from LSU has shown it might be worth it. Going into the season, Mansoor Delane had some hype around him after transferring to LSU, but on the field, the DB has been lockdown. Any QB that has played LSU this season could not throw Delane’s way, and the receivers that line up across from him know they are going to have bad games. In the air, he has also been a playmaker, having one interception and four pass deflections.
Besides the defensive line, the cornerback room has been one of the most disappointing on the Saints’ roster. What makes it worse is the potential in this room. Kool-Aid McKinstry and Alontae Taylor should be the future on this defense, Issaac Yiadom is a good depth piece, and Quincy Riley is still a rookie and could be something. Still, relying on this group in 2026 would be mismanagement, and adding Mansoor Delane would be the upgrade this team needs.
