The rumors are almost over, the subterfuge engaged by every team's coach and general manager nearly at an end. Finally, excruciatingly, the NFL's annual player selection meeting, as former commissioner Pete Rozelle used to call it, is here.
Heading into Day 1 of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints currently own seven draft picks total, including five within the first 103 picks. At the time of this writing, the Saints were still rumored to be in contention for Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler; in a deal that would likely cost New Orleans either its 32nd pick in the first round, or 42nd overall in the second round.