After suffering two tiebreak losses last season, the New Orleans Saints fell short of securing a spot in the playoffs. To address this shortfall, the team is considering pursuing defensive end Chase Young and enticing him away from the San Francisco 49ers.
For the third consecutive season, the Saints have failed to clinch a playoff berth in the NFL, resulting in another disappointing year for Derek Carr, who could have utilized the opportunity for a credible postseason push.
The Saints’ underwhelming performance follows a season where their offense ranked ninth in the league and their defense ranked eighth out of 32 teams. Despite achieving top-10 performances on both sides of the field, New Orleans still missed out on the playoffs. One potential avenue for bolstering the team’s competitiveness is by acquiring talented players through free agency, with the 49ers’ Chase Young being a prime target to strengthen the Saints’ defensive lineup. Despite having a defense ranked eighth in the NFL, there is still room for enhancement, and securing Young from San Francisco would be a significant coup for the Saints. Even on a one-year contract, Young could have a substantial impact on New Orleans’ defensive capabilities.
The outcome remains uncertain regarding the Saints’ actions and Young’s eventual destination. Nonetheless, it would be prudent to monitor developments involving both parties in the days ahead.
