Apr 30, 2021
Before the 2021 NFL Draft, I wrote against New Orleans Saints fans, becoming shocked and dismayed if the team selected an offensive or defensive lineman. The New Orleans' brass and Sean Payton's model has been used to build a winning franchise along the line of scrimmage.
USA TODAY SPORTS
Besides the initial reaction of many NFL analysts, media, and fans, the New Orleans Saints selection of Payton Turner is not altogether shocking.
Sean Payton expressed excitement Turner will become a part of the defensive end rotation with Cam Jordan, Marcus Davenport, Carl Granderson, Christian Ringo, and Noah Spence. "He'll play and earn those reps his first year. I think we've always done a really good job at developing a rotation and working with typically a good gameday number of eight (defensive linemen) usually. So we'll have a clear vision for his role," said Payton to the media.