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Saints Center Erik McCoy is Glad To Have Guard David Edwards In New Orleans
- Saints sign guard David Edwards to a four-year, $61 million deal to upgrade the interior line.
- Erik McCoy praised Edwards, calling him a “hell of a ball player” and noting his past work in Buffalo and Los Angeles.
- McCoy expects Edwards to bring stability at left guard beside Ruiz and the two bookend tackles.
- The Saints aim for better continuity and health on the line during OTAs as McCoy notes the emphasis on staying healthy.
- Edwards’ signing followed a streak of roster changes, with the Saints adding him as a major interior upgrade alongside other moves this offseason.
- McCoy highlighted Edwards’ past performance in Buffalo and Los Angeles as a predictor of how he will help the Saints.
- OTAs are viewed as critical for building chemistry and continuity on the line.
- Edwards is part of a larger upgrade alongside Fuaga and Banks, aiming to lift the line from the bottom tier.
- McCoy emphasized the goal of improved health as the line’s recent history has been injury-plagued since 2021.
- The report notes McCoy’s expectation that Edwards can help the Saints move up in rankings if the unit stays healthy.
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