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Saints Building Something Special With No. 1-Ranked Rookie Class
- ESPN ranks the Saints' 2025 rookie class as the NFL's best, highlighting Shough and Banks Jr. as core pieces for 2026.
- Derek Carr's retirement creates a new salary-cap dynamic for New Orleans in 2026.
- The Saints improved to 13th in defensive DVOA after a surprising defensive season.
- Saints drafted a multi-round group, including Jonas Sanker and Quincy Riley, who contributed in coverage.
- The 2025 draft also included Vernon Broughton, returning from a season-ending hip injury.
- New Orleans’ cap position improved compared to a year ago amid a franchise quarterback and high-impact rookies.
- The Saints are projected to contend for the NFC South in 2026.
- Saints fans were encouraged by restructuring deals and strategic moves after a tough 2025 season.
- The 2025 season gave the Saints hope despite not making the playoffs.
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