Saints draft options at #28: Tulsa LB Zaven Collins Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins is a three-down linebacker that could fit the Saints defense. (Source: Tulsa Athletics) By Sean Fazende | April 5, 2021 at 5:30 PM CDT - Updated April 5 at 5:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Sitting at #28 in the first round, this week we’ll preview the possibilities the Saints could have if they stay at that spot.
Zaven Collins LB, Tulsa
Collins has great size at 6′4 and 260 pounds. At his pro day he clocked a 4.67 forty yard dash showing that he carries that size well. On the field, Collins is a true three-down linebacker who is disruptive in the run game and can rush the passer. He also has great range in coverage with four interceptions last season.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV, which was the ultimate prize of the 2020 NFL season, but the New Orleans Saints actually won the NFC South for the fourth season in a row. The path to a title defense in 2021 would be significantly less daunting if the Buccaneers could break the Saints stranglehold on the division crown. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons with a new coaching staff and a potent offense and the Carolina Panthers with a core of young standouts will be trying to do the same.
As such, in advance of free agency, we re reviewing the four teams in the NFC South in terms of where they stand at six different areas on the depth chart. Which teams have the deepest position groups and got the best results in 2020? Which face potential free agency losses? Which might be targeting a certain spot in the 2021 NFL Draft?
Saints Sign Christian Ringo, 13 More to Reserve/Future Contracts
The New Orleans Saints recently began preparations for their 2021 preseason roster, signing a number of players, including a former Louisiana Ragin Cajun football standout.
Earlier this week, the Saints signed 14 players to Reserve/Future contracts, including former Louisiana defensive lineman Christian Ringo.
Players who sign reserve/futures contracts will officially join the respective rosters of the team they signed with when the new league year begins on March 17 and cannot be signed by any other organization.
Along with Ringo, the Saints also signed linebacker Andrew Dowell, defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow, tight end Garrett Griffin, defensive back Grant Haley, linebacker Chase Hansen, receiver Lil Jordan Humphrey, running back Tony Jones, receiver Jake Lampman, linebacker Wynton McManis, quarterback Trevor Siemian, tackle Calvin Throckmorton, defensive end Marcus Willoughby, and tight end Ethan Wolf.
Jan 12, 2021
The Saints are marching on to the Divisional Playoff Round after taking care of the Bears 21-9 on Sunday afternoon. It was a game that was a bit nerve-racking for many, but New Orleans overcame some sluggish offensive play and was complimented well by a strong defensive effort to get the win. We take a further look at the snap counts and playing time percentages, as we wrap a bow on this game.
Offense
Andrus Peat, Ryan Ramczyk, Cesar Ruiz, Erik McCoy, Terron Armstead - 84 (100%)
It was a mixed bag from the interior offensive line, as Brees was sacked just once, but was also under duress on a good bit of his dropbacks. New Orleans ended up finishing with 123 rushing yards, but most of that came in the second half.
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