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Grading the Saints Safeties in 2021

The New Orleans defense attacked offenses with a versatile group of playmaking safeties last season.

BOB ROSE 24 MINUTES AGO

The New Orleans Saints have had one of the league's deepest and most versatile safety units for the last few seasons. The group has allowed defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to be extremely creative and aggressive with his schemes.

New Orleans ranked 7th in total defense, 4th against the run and 14th in passing yardage in 2021. They forced 25 turnovers and were the NFL's best defense in the red zone and in yards per rush.

Much of the reason for the Saints defensive success has been the safety unit. It was a group comprising four players that were an impact in coverage, run support, and as pass rushers.

The safeties were part of a New Orleans secondary that was among the league's best this past season.

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