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Saints News, 4/22/16: Rankins Continues to Draw High Praise

Former Louisville DT Sheldon Rankins has remained the favorite for the Saints at #12, despite a great deal of speculation surrounding quarterbacks and wide receivers. While these picks may be sexier for the Saints, they aren't necessarily a need, and despite the overthinking Rankins may be exactly what the Saints need.

By Kevin Skiver
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Saints News

A look back at the New Orleans Saints' 2015 draft
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Retired NOPD captain Ceravolo hires defense attorney for Will Smith case | NOLA.com

Report: Robert Meachem working out for Saints Friday | ProFootballTalk
The last time we mentioned wide receiver Robert Meachem on these pages was when he worked out for the Lions in June 2015 in an unsuccessful bid to earn a contract in Detroit. As the silence around his name suggests, Meachem didn't catch on anywhere last season.

Wideout only offensive position New Orleans Saints can mull in Rd. 1 - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN
The Saints need help everywhere on defense, but there's one position on offense that could also really use a first-round talent.

Nick Underhill: Saints must build depth at safety | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA /Sports/Saints/: Losing Rafael Bush might have been one of the more underrated hits of the offseason. The safety was injured the last two seasons, so it would be overstating things to say this was a massive blow for the Saints, but it still hurts on paper. Because on pape

Attorney says Cardell Hayes wants to testify in Will Smith grand jury
Cardell Hayes wants to testify before a grand jury that will decide whether to indict him for the second-degree murder of Will Smith, his attorney said.

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NFL News

Report: Oakland Raiders hold workout with Myles Jack
The Raiders have reportedly held a private workout with Myles Jack, per Matt Miller of Bleacher Report.

Eagles sign a speedy wide receiver after trying him out - Bleeding Green Nation
More speed.

It’s never too soon to take a pass rusher in the NFL Draft - SBNation.com
Think your team can play it safe and find a pass rusher in the middle and later rounds of the NFL Draft? Think again.

Watch the best worst interview Carson Wentz ever gave | Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
Pretty sure this guy is The Evster's second cousin who lives in North Dakota who somehow managed to interview Carson Wentz.

Press Pass: Bennie Logan
Eagles defensive tackle Bennie Logan speaks about his new coaches as well as the importance of his teammate, Fletcher Cox, on the defensive line ...

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