It’s no secret that the New Orleans Saints were poor defensively in 2024, especially when it came to getting after the quarterback. It’s clear as day that they need help, but the front office thinks differently. With no changes, Brandon Staley's scheme elevating the talent would be the best case scenario for the Saints edge defenders.
The Saints elected to run it back with the same bunch that only registered 39 sacks last season. That put them in the bottom half of the league. This decision indicates that the front office has great confidence that new defensive coordinator Staley can elevate this edge group.