NO
Saints
NFC SouthOFF: Wide ZoneDEF: Sound Multiple
1st Pick
#8
Scheme ConfidenceTier 1Full Continuity
Moore returns as both head coach and offensive coordinator, bringing complete stability to the Saints' offensive system. His empirical data shows a clear Shotgun Spread fingerprint that translated directly into last season's scheme - the team ran shotgun on 79% of snaps, matching Moore's 70.4% career average. Staley also returns as defensive coordinator with his own empirical cluster of Zone Front-7, which projects to the Sound Multiple scheme with high confidence. Both coordinators have extensive playcalling data rather than relying on coaching tree inferences, making this one of the league's most predictable scheme situations.
Positional Needs
WRCRITICAL
7.8
TEHIGH
6.2
EDGEHIGH
6.2
IDLHIGH
6.0
LBMODERATE
4.5
QBMODERATE
4.2
DBMODERATE
3.6
RBLOW
3.4
OLLOW
3.3
Coaching & Scheme
Head CoachKellen Moore
OC
Kellen Moore
DC
Brandon Staley
Wide ZoneHigh conf
Outside zone rushing, play-action, bootleg
Source: empirical
Sound MultipleHigh conf
Multiple fronts, assignment-sound, zone coverage
Source: empirical
2026 Draft Capital
Rd 1
#8
Rd 2
#42
Rd 3
#73
Rd 4
#136
Rd 5
#150
Rd 6
#190
Key Roster Moves
ADDED8
OTDavid EdwardsBUF$15.3M
RBTravis EtienneJAX$11.8M
LBKaden EllissATL$11.0M
TENoah FantCIN$4.4M
RBTy ChandlerMIN$1.2M
LOST16
CLuke Fortner→ CAR
DEJonathan Bullard→ DAL
TEJack Stoll→ CLE
CBAlontae Taylor→ TEN
ILBDemario Davis→ NYJ
Roster Traits & Gaps
Arm Talent
500.10 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
Decision Making
520.10 gap
Scheme weight: 1.1×
Mobility & Playmaking
390.36 gap
Scheme weight: 1.4× (critical)
Pocket Presence
320.28 gap
Scheme weight: 0.8×
Production Volume
470.13 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
QB
Roster Overview1
Tyler Shough
80
Key Concerns
▸Wide receiver YAC ability grades at absolute zero, creating a fundamental mismatch with Moore's system that relies on receivers creating after the catch
▸Interior defensive line provides essentially no pass rush, grading near zero in that critical trait for Staley's multiple front approach
▸Tight end blocking ability is nonexistent, undermining the foundation needed for Moore's outside zone rushing attack
▸Multiple key players including Erik McCoy and Cesar Ruiz have just one year remaining on their contracts, creating potential continuity issues on the offensive line
Top Prospect Fits · 15 shown
1
IDL
Ethan Hurkett#13
Interior Pass Rusher82
fit
2
IDL
Rene Konga#26
Do-It-All Interior81
fit
3
LB
Anthony Hill#5
Do-It-All LB80
fit
4
RB
Jeremiyah Love#1
Do-It-All Back80
fit
5
IDL
Zxavian Harris#17
Do-It-All Interior80
fit
6
LB
Sonny Styles#9
Do-It-All LB80
fit
7
IDL
Eddie Walls III#19
Interior Pass Rusher79
fit
8
WR
Chris Bell#41
Possession Receiver79
fit