New Orleans signed Nick Fairley, but he’s a boom-or-bust vet on a one-year deal, and nose tackle John Jenkins is also entering the final year of his rookie contract. Beyond the expiring contracts, the Saints desperately need somebody who can provide a consistent pass rush from the interior. In the Saints’ 4-3, that means a freakishly quick big man in the Aaron Donald mold who can get off the ball and get in the QB’s face, collapsing the pocket and eliminating escape routes that opposing passers often exploited for big plays last season.
Weakside linebacker
The Saints’ revamped linebacking corps needs somebody fast and athletic enough to run with receivers out in space.