Here are some previously overlooked young players now on the cusp of taking roster spots away from more established veterans for the Saints.
Every year in the NFL, first or second year players that were previously overlooked push an established veteran out of a job. Such is also the case with theLance Moore, Marques Colston, Zach Strief, Pierre Thomas, Willie Snead, Shy Tuttle, and Rashid Shaheed are just some examples of late-round picks or undrafted finds that outperformed a veteran in training camp. For a New Orleans team looking to get younger, such players would be a big boost.
At 6-feet and 205-Lbs., Mims has good burst on off-tackle runs, an expected staple of offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's system. In that regard, he offers more upside than either veteran backs Jamaal Williams or James Robinson. Whether it's enough to vault him over either veteran or Miller, a third-round choice, might be determined by his performance against the Titans.New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. against the Arizona Cardinals / Mark J.
Nacua and Austin were brought in because of injuries to veterans Cedrick Wilson, Equanimeous St. Brown, and rookie Bub Means. All three have returned to action, but none have shown the consistent ability to make plays. Nor have the young players, outside of Tipton before his injury, been able to separate themselves.
Holker has been slowed recently by an ankle injury, but should reportedly be ready for the season opener if he makes the team. His competition in doing so isn't very strong. The Saints still have tons of questions and concerns along their offensive line. It's a unit that added two draft picks, including first-rounder Taliese Fuaga and four veteran free agents this offseason. Yet, it seems like the undrafted Hergel has a reasonable chance at knocking at least one veteran off the roster completely.New Orleans Saints linebacker Anfernee Orji against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game / Mark J.
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