Even after a 6-11 season, there’s good reason for optimism in New Orleans.<\/p>\n
Jordan and Co. rattled off four victories in their final five games, powered by the emergence of Shough and the offense.<\/p>\n
After hitting the 20-point mark only twice through Week 13, the Saints scored 20 or more points four times between Weeks 14-18. A lot of the damage was done with an underpowered pass-catching group, allowing teams to home in on Olave. Tyson’s arrival should provide the Saints with a second perimeter threat to open up Olave’s game even more. Though Vele was there last year, he had to acclimate to the team after joining New Orleans in a mid-August trade, and then went down with an injury just as he started to pick up steam in the back half of the season.<\/p>\n
The Saints also didn’t stop at addressing the WR position after using the eighth-overall pick on Tyson. They brought in fourth-rounder Bryce Lance<\/a> and sixth-rounder Barion Brown<\/a>, supplying more names alongside aforementioned depth pieces such as Polk and Palmer. With Delp joining Johnson and free-agent addition Noah Fant<\/a>, the tight end room is equally well stocked.<\/p>\n Plus, Jordan failed to mention perhaps the Saints’ most impactful offensive signing, running back Travis Etienne<\/a>.<\/p>\n If Shough can sustain and continue his development, there’s no reason to believe the Saints offense can’t make big strides in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n For it to matter and for the Saints to make a run, however, Jordan and the defense will have to do their part. The eight-time Pro Bowler has always held up his end of the bargain in that regard through 15 seasons. After being “reinvigorated” by his 10.5-sack 2025 campaign — his first with double-digit sacks since 2021 — Jordan is still eyeing more ahead of Year 16.<\/p>\n