T – Oliver Ross, Pittsburgh; Ross is a big tackle who would fill a glaring need for the Saints. The team has a strong inner core, but lacks depth and youth on the outside of their offensive line. Ross would be able to come in and produce immediately and allow the Saints to develop another tackle or two over the next few seasons.

DT – Chris Hovan, Minnesota; Perhaps a gamble in some people’s eyes, Hovan was considered by many to be one of the premier defensive tackles in football until recently. That changed after rumor has it that he fell out of favor with the Vikings head coach and that sealed his fate in Minnesota. Hovan is a passionate football player who if teamed up with somebody the likes of Brian Young could finally fill out the Saints defensive line and likely give them one of the better front four in football.

LB – Kendrell Bell, Pittsburgh; Perhaps Bell is one of the better linebackers on the free agent market this year, with the only knock on the guy being his durability. If he is able to remain healthy for a season, the Saints would get a huge return on their investment. Bell is fast, strong, and very smart. Playing for Pittsburgh you know that he can play defense and with the Saints wanting a quick defensive group, he would fit well into their defense.

S – Donovin Darius, Jacksonville; A very smart and physical player, Darius is one of the premier safeties in the NFL. He is able to play both the pass and come up and stop the rush when needed. The Saints were rumored to have interest in him a few years ago, but instead made a deal for TeBucky Jones. With Jones still not having reached his full potential, Darius could be the answer to the Saints defensive backfield woes. Darius would give the Saints not only a solid defensive back, but a field general who could read and adjust the defense as needed. His addition would strengthen a much improved secondary and teamed with Mike McKenzie would give the Saints a strong core to build on.