METAIRIE, La. -- I used a “Who’s on First” analogy earlier this week to break down the New Orleans Saints' most intriguing depth-chart battle: the crowded linebacker position.
But a reader offered a great response on Twitter to help highlight another big one:
The Saints have identified that weakside edge rusher position on the opposite side from defensive end Cameron Jordan as a “must” in each of the past two offseasons. But they have yet to address it with a big-dollar free agent or high draft pick.
For now, anyway, they’re counting on a breakthrough from newly signed veteran Alex Okafor or third-year pro Hau'oli Kikaha, after both have battled injuries throughout their careers, or an even bigger breakthrough from third-round draft pick Trey Hendrickson or sixth-rounder Al-Quadin Muhammad.