How talented are the 2018 Saints? The rest of the NFL has the answer

SmashMouth · 12-12-2018, 02:25 PM

How talented are the 2018 New Orleans Saints?

You can get a good indication by checking out other NFL rosters.

As of Wednesday, 16 players released or traded by the Saints during training camp are on the rosters of other NFL teams, including 11 who were part of the Saints final roster cuts in September. One other, defensive tackle Devaroe Lawrence, was traded to the Cleveland Browns on the day of final cuts.

The latest export was running back Boston Scott, a sixth-round pick of the Saints in the 2018 draft who was signed Monday by the Philadelphia Eagles from the Saints practice squad.

This revelation tell us a few things:

One, the Saints roster is loaded with talent and depth. There have been years in the past when the Saints didn’t have 53 legitimate NFL talents on the roster. The Saints would cut players and they would eventually be forced to abandon their NFL dreams for a business career in the real world. No one wanted the Saints' cast-offs.

Things have changed dramatically on Airline Drive.

NFL coaches preach all the time in camp about how they will cut players on their roster that will play for other NFL teams. In Sean Payton’s case, it wasn’t just coach speak.

This year’s Saints were so deep they released or traded 16 players during camp that were good enough to play in the league. That’s the definition of quality depth.

It’s also a credit to the acumen and diligence of the Saints’ personnel department, led by assistant general manager Jeff Ireland and director of pro personnel Terry Fontenot.

The overhaul of the club’s personnel department in 2015 has paid off.

Ireland’s last three drafts have yielded nine starters -- Alex Anzalone, Vonn Bell, Alvin Kamara, Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk, Sheldon Rankins, Tre’Quan Smith, Michael Thomas and Marcus Williams – and three key reserves -- Marcus Davenport, Trey Hendrickson David Onyemata -- a 12-man core that figures to keep the Saints in the playoff/championship mix for the foreseeable future.

The Saints were so deep this year they elected to cut four picks from their seven-man 2018 draft class. All four have landed on other NFL rosters.

Where Are They Now? 2018 New Orleans Saints in the NFL
Position, player Current team Roster status
RB Trey Edmunds Steelers Actve
WR Michael Floyd Redskins Active
CB De'Vante Harris Buccaneers Active
CB Natrell Jamerson Packers Active
DT Devaroe Lawrence Browns Practice squad
OT Rick Leonard Cardinals Practice squad/injured
CB Kamrin Moore Giants Active
DE Al-Quadin Muhammad Colts Active
CB Sharrod Neasman Falcons Active
TE John Phillips Cardinals Active
QB Tom Savage Bengals Active
RB Boston Scott Eagles Active
CB Linden Stephens Broncos Practice squad
LB Nate Stupar Giants Active
RB Jonathan Williams Colts Active
TE Deon Yelder Chiefs Active
NFL

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	How talented are the 2018 Saints? The rest of the NFL has the answer How talented are the 2018 New Orleans Saints? You can get a good indication by checking out other NFL rosters. As of Wednesday, 16 players released or traded by the Saints during training camp are on the rosters of other NFL teams, including 11 who were part of the Saints final roster cuts in September. One other, defensive tackle Devaroe Lawrence, was traded to the Cleveland Browns on the day of final cuts. The latest export was running back Boston Scott, a sixth-round pick of the Saints in the 2018 draft who was signed Monday by the Philadelphia Eagles from the Saints practice squad. This revelation tell us a few things: One, the Saints roster is loaded with talent and depth. There have been years in the past when the Saints didn’t have 53 legitimate NFL talents on the roster. The Saints would cut players and they would eventually be forced to abandon their NFL dreams for a business career in the real world. No one wanted the Saints' cast-offs. Things have changed dramatically on Airline Drive. NFL coaches preach all the time in camp about how they will cut players on their roster that will play for other NFL teams. In Sean Payton’s case, it wasn’t just coach speak. This year’s Saints were so deep they released or traded 16 players during camp that were good enough to play in the league. That’s the definition of quality depth. It’s also a credit to the acumen and diligence of the Saints’ personnel department, led by assistant general manager Jeff Ireland and director of pro personnel Terry Fontenot. The overhaul of the club’s personnel department in 2015 has paid off. Ireland’s last three drafts have yielded nine starters -- Alex Anzalone, Vonn Bell, Alvin Kamara, Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk, Sheldon Rankins, Tre’Quan Smith, Michael Thomas and Marcus Williams – and three key reserves -- Marcus Davenport, Trey Hendrickson David Onyemata -- a 12-man core that figures to keep the Saints in the playoff/championship mix for the foreseeable future. The Saints were so deep this year they elected to cut four picks from their seven-man 2018 draft class. All four have landed on other NFL rosters. Where Are They Now? 2018 New Orleans Saints in the NFL Position, player Current team Roster status RB Trey Edmunds Steelers Actve WR Michael Floyd Redskins Active CB De'Vante Harris Buccaneers Active CB Natrell Jamerson Packers Active DT Devaroe Lawrence Browns Practice squad OT Rick Leonard Cardinals Practice squad/injured CB Kamrin Moore Giants Active DE Al-Quadin Muhammad Colts Active CB Sharrod Neasman Falcons Active TE John Phillips Cardinals Active QB Tom Savage Bengals Active RB Boston Scott Eagles Active CB Linden Stephens Broncos Practice squad LB Nate Stupar Giants Active RB Jonathan Williams Colts Active TE Deon Yelder Chiefs Active NFL more on NOLA