Are the Saints too old?

Happy Friday and welcome to the Saints Insider newsletter for January 19, 2024.

It may be the offseason, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have plenty of Saints’ stories for you.

So, let’s get to it.

Father time?

The Saints, at least according to one metric, have the oldest roster in the NFL. Is that a concern? Should it be a concern? Here’s what general manager Mickey Loomis had to say on the topic in his season-ending press conference.

Complacency

The age issue isn’t the only one that the Saints faced this season. There was also a bit of complacency that set in. It’s why Loomis addressed the team at the end of the season with hopes of correcting that in the 2024 season. Here is what Loomis had to say about that.

More Lattimore?

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore has been one of the Saints’ best players since the Saints drafted him in 2017. Injuries have hampered him the past two seasons, leaving many wondering what his future in New Orleans looks like. Is a trade possible? Saints beat writer Matthew Paras gives you the latest on Lattimore.

Kicking the can

The Saints are known for their ability to kick the can down the road when it comes to managing the salary cap. It’s a philosophy that might be catching up with the Saints as the roster gets older. Will the Saints continue to kick the can down the road or will they change their approach to how they handle the salary cap?

Tackle concerns

The Saints have some questions to answer at the tackle position, especially since Trevor Penning hasn’t developed into the player they thought he would. What’s next at that position? Here’s a look.

That’s all for today.

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Rod Walker