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Boom or bust? What you need to know about Chase Young

Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday, March 20 edition of the Saints Insider newsletter.

It's all Chase Young all the time here at NOLA.com....

Boom? Or bust?

Beat writer Matthew Paras covered Young for his entire four-year career in Washington so he knows the former No. 1 overall draft pick better than anyone in the local market. So what are the Saints getting in Young? Paras says a player with a lot to prove and the potential to deliver on the club's high-profile investment.

Surgery scheduled

The ink had barely dried on the one-year, $13 million contract Young signed with the Saints, before news broke that he would undergo surgery on his neck. Saints officials were reportedly aware of the impending procedure, but it's still a concern for a player who has battled injuries for much of his four-year career.

New additions

The Saints didn't stop with the Young signing. On Tuesday, they added a pair of veteran free agents to improve their depth on both sides of the ball. One of the signings, per Luke Johnson, is a familiar face. The other, as Matt Paras reports, is a newcomer.

Breaking it down

If that wasn't enough Young news for you, our Saints Insider team recorded a special podcast to break down the signing and what impact it can have on the Saints' roster and offseason, including other free agent moves and the NFL draft.

That's it for today. We'll have more news and analysis throughout the week as free agency continues.

Until next time, have a great day,

Jeff Duncan

 
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