Saints News, 1/18/16: Time to Start Free Agent Speculating!

The body has barely cooled on the New Orleans Saints' 2015 season, but that just means that it's time for rampant speculation! The Saints have several needs, chief among them being a linebacker and (maybe) another corner, along with an interior pass rusher. Who should the Saints target in 2016 to pick up their defense?

By Kevin Skiver Jan 18, 2016, 4:04pm CST

.@SeanPayton was introduced as the Saints?src=hash">#Saints head coach 10 years ago today! pic.twitter.com/8AQsHe2k5J
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 18, 2016

Hired awesome DC Have the number 1 recruiting class 18 out of 22 starters are returning for next year pic.twitter.com/AkLmZ6vuBD
— The LSU Logo (@LSU_Logo) January 18, 2016

#Saints entered training camp w/ 22 rookies; 16 are still here, including all 9 draft picks https://t.co/EvPTdchQ03 pic.twitter.com/Sl9CkS1LDm
— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) January 18, 2016

#Saints headlines in today's Morning Break: https://t.co/tnYgs9EBCY by @CommunityCoffee pic.twitter.com/NTzBWDwXgJ
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 18, 2016

The big key on CB is how the team feels about PJ Williams and Swann’s health. If they’re up on those guys CB is deep. If down, it’s thin.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) January 18, 2016

Eagles explored idea of bringing Steve Spagnuolo to Philly as DC, but he now is expected to remain with New York Giants, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 18, 2016

Did the trouble areas in the Saints pass defense extend beyond the secondary? I charted every play to find out. https://t.co/5yb4ad5nof
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) January 18, 2016

The Saints Nation podcast: coaching staff is improving by the day, will it be enough? - https://t.co/tji1Y6uilE
— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) January 18, 2016

Ryan Anderson is an important difference maker for the New Orleans Pelicans https://t.co/SG2KmLJCpj pic.twitter.com/ToEKilTZqf
— The Bird Writes (@thebirdwrites) January 18, 2016

I charted every passing play by the defense. Here are some of the trouble areas I saw. https://t.co/5yb4ad5nof via @theadvocateno
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) January 18, 2016

"We all have a timeline. Most of us don't live like we have a timeline." #Gleason #Sundance pic.twitter.com/UUp4lB8OR0
— Steve Gleason (@TeamGleason) January 18, 2016

Next weekend brings us the conference championship games. Who are you rooting for? https://t.co/2SnXyPa4y8 pic.twitter.com/99pjwChNmH
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) January 18, 2016

Full press release on All-NFL/AFC/NFC teams: https://t.co/qH9FKtiDr5
— Pro Football Writers (@PFWAwriters) January 18, 2016

Irvin sounded in the locker room like someone who wanted to stay in Seattle. https://t.co/pJakCOvpME
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 18, 2016

Report: Chiefs making Brad Childress offensive coordinator https://t.co/no6C7T4xhO
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 18, 2016

If the FA market isn’t great for Matt Forte, he could be back with the Bears in 2016. https://t.co/fT2qUCXj9j pic.twitter.com/kAy3QgXxMO
— SB Nation NFL (@SBNationNFL) January 18, 2016

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