The New Orleans Saints are starting this year at the Kellen Moore era and hire the young head coach after breaking ties with Dennis Allen in 2024.
A new theory connects the New Orleans Saints with non -signing Vikings Cornerback Stephon Gilmore as NFL training camps in the neighborhood. Here is a check on the schedule fit.
The Moore team is expected to win 6.5 games in 2025, according to Oddmakers, so it can take some time to straighten the ship.
On the way, per Canal Street ChroniclesThe saints can sign free agent and former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
Saints can be a landing place for Stephon Gilmore
Gilmore remains a free agent on the open market after four months. People were not so sure if he would retire earlier this season or signed somewhere for another hurray. If he makes the year no. 14, the saints are clearly an option.
Canal Street ChronicleS Nic Jennings wrote Wednesday, “The first round NFL-Pick of 2012 from the Buffalo Bills had its best years during his term of office at the New England Patriots from 2017 to 2020, thrive in Bill Belichick’s Hybrid defense system that contains a basic 3-4 schedule-comparable with which new Saints Defensive Coordinator Brandon Staley will be in New Orlans. “
“A former super bowl champion with five Pro Bowl selections, Gilmore has expressed the wish to guide emerging defensive backs. His experienced presence and proven success can be valuable for a young and unproven cornerback room.”
Some Vikings fans have held the hope that Gilmore could again sign up in Minnesota if an injury will come across the CB room this summer.
Jennings voegde eraan toe: “Dallas Cowboys Corner Daron Bland heeft Gilmore gecrediteerd voor zijn breakout, recordbrekende 2023-seizoen, toen hij zes van zijn negen onderscheppingen naar het huis bracht voor touchdowns-het zurpaspass van het vorige merk van vier pick-sixes gedeeld door Eric Allen (1993), Jim Kearney (1972) en Ken Houston (1971), but I believe that Gilmore would be an ideal fit and still a feasible starting cornerback in this competition.
“His addition would quickly answer the question who starts besides Kool-Aid McKinstry and Taylor (if they are kept inside), while he also pushes the younger corners to develop faster through both mentoring and competition.”
This late in the free agency, Gilmore would probably be an affordable acquisition for his next team, perhaps about $ 4 million for a one -year -old deal.
The saints apparently need an experienced cornerback
Stephon Gilmore could do it if general manager Mickey Loomis is in the mood.
The CB room of the saints with Gilmore
If Jennings is doing well, and Gilmore plays in the game for New Orleans, the cornerback unit would look like this:
- Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Alontae Taylor
- Isac Yiamom
- Stephon Gilmore
- Quincy Riley
- Rico Payton
- Eagle
- Parts Beanum
- Rejzohn Wright
There is a reason why sites such as CSC write articles about more cornerback assistance. McKinstry, Taylor and Yiadom can take advantage of an upgrade.
Gilmore with the Vikings last season
Gilmore, a five-time pro-bowler, played 15 games for Minnesota last season and made a 94.1 passer-rating. He performed reliably but did not set the world on fire, which was to be expected for a 34-year-old corner.
In fact, the Vikings gilmore added as insurance after Rookie Cornerback Khyree Jackson died tragically and Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL in the training camp.
In general, Vikings fans will remember Gilmore for his 2024 version.
Other non -signed Vikings FAS
In addition to Gilmore, these Vikings from the 2024 schedule still need NFL houses:
- Jonathan Bullard (DT)
- Then Feeney (IOL)
- You are Grugier-Hill (LB)
- Fabian Moreau (CB)
- Brandon Powell (WR)
- Dalton Risner (G)
- Jihad Ward (DL)
Ex-Vikings Tailback Cam Akers recently signed with the saints.
Mike Hilton said too
Jennings is also affected Mike Hilton As an option for the saints, a man who is often mentioned in the rumor mill of the Vikings.
“Hilton could help New Orleans to tackle one of their biggest weaknesses of last season-with the run. He earned a career-high 91.7 Run-Defense figure from Pro Football Focus in 2024 on 260 Run-Defense Snaps with 38 stops,” Jennings explained.
“The 5-foot-9, the voice of 184-Pounder is much further than its status and can offer veteran leadership to the inexperienced cornerback room of the saints. The former UDFA of the Jacksonville Jaguars In 2016, 14 interceptions, 34 Pass-Break-ups and four forcer.”
Hilton is about two and a half years younger than Gilmore.
Jennings concluded: “During his university career at Ole Miss, Hilton was named the 25th recipient of the Chucky Mullins Courage Award in 2015, who is awarded to a defensive player who embodies courage, character and leadership. He was also declared a half -final back in the Jim Footbal Thorpe Award, which is the best defensive back, which is the best defensive award,” who is the Award Awarde. “” “”
The Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers can also be viable landing spots for Gilmore this season.
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