Going into the 2022 NFL draft, analysts often referred to the New Orleans Saints as a quarterback-needy team. The Saints did not agree. At least that’s what first-year head coach Dennis Allen made clear in his post-draft presser.
“It certainly didn’t feel like that was a position that we had to go try to address,” Allen told New Orleans media, adding that they “feel good about where we’re at at the position.” This echoes what many close to the team had expected from the Saints during the NFL draft this year. While expected first-round selections like Liberty quarterback Malik Willis tumbled down the draft board, the Saints focused elsewhere, with the intent on building a competitor ahead of 2022.
New Orleans bolstered their offense by trading up to pick No. 11 to select explosive Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave. They then turned their attention to the offensive line selecting Northern Iowa tackle Trevor Penning. The both of them will likely immediately contribute on a Saints offense that ranked last in the NFL in passing yardage in 2021.
