D_it_up

I just read on ESPN.com where Ashley Ambrose, Shane Dronett, and Shawn Jefferson were released by the Falcons to clear up cap room. I believe this is going to make the Falcons go stonger at trading for Peerless Price, which in turn could spell trouble for the Saints if the secondary doesn't improve. On the other hand, it could benefit the Saints with a few of these cuts. Let me explain why:

Ashley Ambrose: Played with the Saints before and played reasonably well. Would be a nice pick-up if the Saints go with a young CB in the draft. If he can be signed cheap, Ambrose, Dale Carter, and Fred Thomas could help groom the young CB. I know he lost a step last year, but i think a one or two-year contract for Ambrose at a sensible rate would help the Saints at the corner slot.

Shawn Jefferson: Could be the 4th receiver for the Saints if Jake Reed signs elsewhere. He doesn't have the size that the Saints are looking for, but he does have good hands and could provide more leadership for bringing up Donte Stallworth. I know it's a shot-in-the-dark, but it's an idea.

Shane Dronett: This is possibly the most intriguing of the three. Hampered by injuries the last couple of years, Dronett hasn't been on the field much. He could be a steal, though. If this guy is healthy, he's a good run-stopper and a decent pass rusher. I've seen him have some big games against the Saints in the past. Maybe he could have some big games FOR us, as long as he stays healthy.

I know this is all hypothetical, but in a perfect world it would work out. Hell, in a perfect world, the Saints would win the Super Bowl every year. :D