The New Orlenas Saints wanted to clear the board.
There was a sense of urgency when members of the team brass spoke at the NFL annual meeting last month about the remaining holes on the roster. They existed in several areas, meaning that, for the first time in a while, the team could end up getting backed into a corner.
But the team worked hard to clear the deck. First Cam Meredith was signed and then Brandon Coleman re-signed with the Saints. Tight end Ben Watson returned to New Orleans after spending the last two seasons in Baltimore, eliminating another need.