With the 2026 NFL Draft on the horizon, Saints Now host Trace Girouard delivers critical advice for the New Orleans Saints. Girouard outlines three key pitfalls General Manager Mickey Loomis and Head Coach Kellen Moore must navigate to ensure a successful draft class. He specifically urges the Saints to avoid trading up in the first round, prioritizing positional need over the 'best player available,' and steering clear of drafting project players early. By heeding these strategic warnings, the Saints aim to make impactful selections and build a stronger roster, potentially eyeing prospects like Caleb Downs or Carnell Tate, rather than costly mistakes.
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The Saints MUST AVOID These 3 Things In The 2026 NFL Draft!
In this Saints Now video, host Trace Girouard offers critical advice for the New Orleans Saints' 2026 NFL Draft strategy. He outlines three key pitfalls General Manager Mickey Loomis and Head Coach Kellen Moore must actively avoid. Viewers will learn why trading up in the first round, prioritizing positional need over the best player available, and selecting early-round projects could prove detrimental to the team's future success. This segment provides essential insights into smart draft decision-making for the Saints.
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