Saints Are One Move Away From Winning NFL Offseason
By Michael Luciano
The Tennessee Titans' notable improvement in the secondary last season was due in large part to Logan Ryan's breakout campaign, as the former New England Patriots corner recorded 113 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and four interceptions.
Ryan's tenure in Tennessee, however, has ended after three straight seasons, meaning a potential stud at corner could be had for a discounted price.
Free agent CB Logan Ryan announced on Instagram that he will not return to the #Titans.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) May 5, 2020
He ended his post with #PayDerrick pic.twitter.com/zLW26lv1uG
The New Orleans Saints should be all over Ryan at the moment. Marshon Lattimore might be a star in Dennis Allen's defense, but the rest of the secondary as a whole remains toothless.
Outside of Lattimore, the Saints have had to rely on the famously unreliable Janoris Jenkins and Eli Apple, who's still a free agent, on the outside. Fourth-round rookie stud Chauncey Gardner-Johnson can handle the nickel, but he's better at safety. Signing Ryan allows Gardner-Johnson to move back to his better position, while giving the Saints a legit No. 2 corner.
I hope Saints sign Logan Ryan. Would be HUGE for their defense. Would give CJGJ flexibility and a chance to play safety if needed. This move would put them over the top
— Joe Horns Cell Phone (@JoeHornsPhone) May 8, 2020
No one is better at fiddling with the salary cap to sign quality players than Saints GM Mickey Loomis. He'll need to work his magic once again to fit a player of Ryan's caliber onto this stacked roster, a move that could help them win the NFC South.