Saints coach Sean Payton saw a potential game-changer, and didn’t want to wait passively.
Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim saw an opportunity to not only get his guy, but add an undervalued receiver in the third round.
In a span of 10 minutes on the first day of the 2014 draft, the Saints and Cardinals agreed to a deal that was initially a numbers swap: New Orleans received the No. 20 overall pick in exchange for No. 27 and No. 91. As the two teams prepare to square off in the regular season opener on Sunday, the picks not only have names, but all three should play substantial roles in the outcome.