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Kristian: Saints target O-Line help in free agency

by Kristian Garic posted Mar 7 2016 7:51PM

Free agency doesn't officially begin until March 9th at 3pm, but today began the "Legal Tampering" period where teams could begin discussing and expressing interest with potential free agents.

According to a league source, the Saints have expressed interest in Seattle UFA (un-restricted free agent) Offensive Guard J.R. Sweezy. He's entering his fifth season with Seattle, and could fit into the Saints price range. Sweezy entered the league as a 7th round draft pick in 2012 by the Seahawks from North Carolina State.

It would be a nice addition to add Sweezy to the Saints offensive line. He's experienced with 49 career starts for a team that has played in a lot of big games.

Some fans might quip at adding him because of the struggles the Seahawks had last season protecting quarterback Russell Wilson, but I would tell you that it was more on the Left and Right Tackle than it was from the interior of that offensive line that struggled.

NFL teams can begin officially signing players in Free Agency at 3pm on Wednesday.

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