Fleur-de-Links, April 16: Snead reports for voluntary workouts, has not signed tender

Word on the Street

Report: RFA WR Willie Snead reported to the Saints for workouts | Baltimore Beatdown
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, restricted free agent wide receiver Willie Snead reported to the Saints for workouts.

Ex-Saint Gleason considered for Congressional Gold Medal
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal lawmakers from Louisiana and Washington have submitted legislation to award former New Orleans Saints and Washington State football player Steve Gleason the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.

Sean Payton 'Doesn't See' a 2018 QB Prospect Like Andrew Luck, Carson Wentz | Bleacher Report
Assuming Sean Payton isn't putting up a smokescreen, it does not appear the New Orleans Saints will be selecting a quarterback early in the 2018 NFL Draft...

The New Orleans Saints side of the Reuben Foster draft day phone call | Niners Nation
In a recent article on the MMQB, Peter King talks about the Saints side of the epic Reuben Foster phone call.

PFF Draft Room - New Orleans Saints | Pro Football Focus
PFF's Jordan Plocher & Eric Eager explore the recent patterns and success of the New Orleans Saints draft selections from 2013 to now.

Lagniappe

How Shaquem Griffin Plays Football With One Hand | SI.com
Albert Breer got on the field with 2018’s most remarkable draft prospect​ to learn Shaquem Griffin’s unique football techniques

Fred Warner is a Scheme-Versatile Linebacker who will Fill the Stat Sheets | Cover 1
Fred Warner, a senior linebacker from BYU, appears to be highly sought after this draft season. According to Alex Marvez, the Southern California native has visits set up with the Broncos, Jets, Bills, Saints, Texans, and Cowboys.

2018 NFL Draft: How the first six picks might unfold | SI.com
The Browns, Giants, Jets, Broncos and Colts, like the rest of the NFL, are keeping their cards close as April 26 nears. The latest on Darnold, Mayfield, Barkley and the rest, plus sections on the Reuben Foster lesson, the Dez Bryant facts and much more

Releasing Dez Bryant Makes Sense for Both Sides - The Ringer
The star wideout has been a shadow of his former self, making a separation inevitable

An Abridged NFL Draft Film Guide - The Ringer
Don’t have time for a full deep dive? Here’s one play from each of the top non-QB prospects to help you get ready for the draft