Dennis Allen says the New Orleans Saints aren’t in “sell mode,” before the NFL trade deadline, but do they really have that much to sell? It’s doubtful the Saints would entertain offers, but everyone listens when the phone rings. Especially with the cutoff scheduled for 3 p.m. CT next Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Who would teams inquire about on the Saints’ roster? Alvin Kamara was a popular trade candidate over the offseason, but his new contract takes him out of the running for that. Marshon Lattimore is at the top of the list along with Chase Young. However, trading either of those players would signify giving up on the season. Allen’s statement makes it clear neither is expected to be dealt.
Pieces like Bryan Bresee, Chris Olave or Erik McCoy are young enough to be a part of a rebuild. Team captains like Demario Davis, Cameron Jordan and Tyrann Mathieu aren’t going anywhere. That’s the divide on the team. They have aging veterans and rising stars who the team likely looks at as untouchable.
Lattimore and Young are the players who will likely generate the most interest. Lattimore was another player in constant trade talks during the offseason. His constant battle with hamstring injuries could scare teams off.
Young was brought in to elevate the pass rush. New Orleans’ trajectory as a team isn’t where they were hoping it would be this offseason. Young has done a good job getting pressures, and teams who are real contenders may see him as the cherry on top, as was the case last year when the San Francisco 49ers acquired him. But unless another team makes a really compelling offer, it doesn’t sound like the Saints are interested.
