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How the Saints have shown one NFL GM the true value of guard play

INDIANAPOLIS -- The New York Giants are in rebuilding mode after a disappointing 3-13 season, and when discussing his plans for the future last week at the NFL combine, Giants General Manager Dave Gettleman gave a shout-out to the New Orleans Saints.

Gettleman, who's in his first year as Giants GM after holding the position for the Carolina Panthers from 2013-16, was asked last week if there was value in paying a guard $12 million per year, which is when he praised the Saints.

"You look at when New Orleans was having that great run -- part of it was the Super Bowl win -- and what did they do?