The New Orleans Saints defensive line needs a facelift. Their linebackers were more productive on blitzes than their starting defensive ends for much of the season, and the big men inside gave up too much ground in run defense as the 2022 season wore on. So the fact that multiple linemen are headed for free agency is a good opportunity to reboot the unit.
But ESPN’s Todd McShay has a worrisome suggestion. One of the players who could leave this offseason is defensive end Marcus Davenport, who has all the ability in the world but struggled to stay on the field through five years with the Saints due to injuries and inconsistent play. He has the Saints picking a prospect with many of the same qualities that filled Davenport’s scouting report coming out of college: Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White.
