NFL 2016: 5 Teams Who Need to Blow it Up, Rebuild
4. New Orleans Saints
This one is tough. The Saints have had a great run under Sean Payton and Drew Brees. They brought the city a championship at a tough time in their history. However, they should start looking in another direction.
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Brees is still great, leading an explosive Saints’ offensive attack. However, his efforts are going completely wasted. Simply put, the Saints defense is awful and has shown no signs of turning it around.
They have started the season with an 0-3 record and are a strong threat for a top-five pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. They simply need more defensive talent to even have a chance and I think they would be wise to look to move some of their offensive players in the meantime.
Center Max Unger, left tackle Terron Armstead, and running back Mark Ingram all stand out as veteran players who the Saints should consider moving. Plus, shopping Brees around should be something that’s considered.
I understand that Brees means a lot to the franchise and city of New Orleans, but wouldn’t he like an opportunity to win another Superbowl before it is too late? The Saints simply would be best served if they looked to move some of their veteran pieces in exchange for draft capital.