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With their beloved New Orleans Saints eliminated from the playoffs for a second consecutive season, some ardent fans have suggested the team intentionally tank games down the stretch in order to secure a higher pick in May's NFL Draft.

The idea being that a top-10 pick could accelerate the club's rebuilding process in the offseason.

For the record, the Saints weren't tanking on Monday night. It just looked that way.

And after watching the lowly Detroit Lions dominate the Saints from start to finish in a misleadingly close 35-27 victory, it's apparent the Saints are much more than a high draft pick away from contention in the NFC.

When you are dominated by the likes of the Lions and Tennessee Titans on your home field, well, you have serious problems. More problems than one draft can fix.

If I were making a wish list for the Saints in the offseason, I'd start with an edge rusher then quickly turn my attention to the following: linebacker; cornerback; wide receiver; guard; defensive tackle; and tight end. Truth be told, the Saints could use help at every position on the roster except running back. And they probably need more than one addition at cornerback, guard and linebacker.





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