After Max Unger’s abrupt retirement prior to this season, the Saints scrambled to find a replacement for the All-Pro level center. They found it in rookie Erik McCoy, who was stellar for the Saints in 2019, but McCoy was actually their third choice. The first was Cameron Tom, who was lost for the season before it began. The second was Nick Easton, who the Saints signed after two seasons with the Vikings to fill the void at snapper.
In spite of McCoy’s fantastic season, Easton saw the field plenty in 2019.