Don’t be surprised if the Saints draft another offensive lineman with first pick

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints scratches his head during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The New Orleans Saints have a plethora of needs as they enter the upcoming draft, but they’ve been in this position before.

Last offseason, prior to releasing guard Larry Warford, the Saints could’ve used a big-time player at somewhere other than the offensive line. However, the team opted to let go of Warford and select Cesar Ruiz. Ruiz was a skilled lineman but not many were mocking that he’d be a…