Sean Payton has clearly stated the need for an impactful pass rusher on the Saints roster. He’s highlighted the importance of that being a priority acquisition specifically in the 2017 offseason. It’s no secret, every Saints fan has echoed this sentiment. The Saints ranked 27th in the NFL with 30 sacks in 2016. And while Cameron Jordan and Nick Fairley got to the quarterback with consistency, there was really no one else helping the Saints make passers uncomfortable. That’s not to slight Dannell Ellerbe and Sheldon Rankins who had moments when they weren’t injured, but beyond that there really was nothing else of substance in the pass rushing department.
If the Saints want an impact pass rusher, they better draft him in the first round
