Welcome to the Saints Insider newsletter for Thursday, March 3. Reporters Amie Just and Luke Johnson are in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine. It's the first ramp-up of NFL Draft work for the Saints as most of their coaching staff and scouting department will be in attendance. If you're wondering what the Saints might be looking for this week, Luke Johnson has a preview of their week ahead, including a key analytical metric that has proved to be telling for the team's recent draft picks. We all know quarterback is a top priority for the Saints this offseason. The top signal callers in the draft visited with the media on Tuesday and shared their thoughts on the widespread criticism the QB class has received so far from scouts and analysts. Let's just say they don't agree with the criticism. Amie Just has the story. One of the quarterbacks that talked on Tuesday was Southeastern Louisiana star Cole Kelley, an intriguing late-round draft prospect from Lafayette, La. Luke Johnson takes a look at the towering 6-7 prospect and why he feels ready to make the leap to the NFL. Add Amazon to the list of suitors for former Saints coach Sean Payton. The streaming giant is set to interview Payton for a second time, according to various reports. Patrick Magee has the story. That's it for today. Please check NOLA.com throughout the day and rest of the week for more news from out Saints coverage team. There'll be plenty of news in the days ahead. And as always, thanks for your loyal readership and support. See you next time, Jeff Duncan |