| Good morning. Welcome to the Saints Insider newsletter for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Hopefully, you've recovered from that brutal loss to the Falcons by now. Time to turn the page as the Saints begin preparations for their big prime-time game against the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Adding another D.A.?Star receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Saints reportedly are one of the teams at the top of his wish list. Matthew Paras answers a couple of key questions about a potential trade: Would a trade be realistic for the Saints? And more importantly, should they even consider making the deal? Ties that bindOne of the reasons the Saints are being connected to Adams are the myriad ties they have with the former Pro Bowl receiver. Spencer Urquhart breaks down the various ties the club has to Adams, and why people might be putting two and two together. Best of the bestAnd last but not least, this week's installment of my "25 for 25" series focuses on the best offensive players I covered during my 25-year tenure on the Saints beat. Keeping it to just a top 5 was tough, but the No. 1 guy was a no-brainer. That'll do it for today. We'll have more news and analysis throughout the week as the Saints get ready for the defending Super Bowl champs. Until next time... Cheers, Jeff Duncan | 