The New Orleans Saints have taken a patient approach in free agency, mainly working to retain their own players while being very selective in how they invest their dollars on the open market. That changed suddenly late Friday night when the club agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Pro Bowl wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, adding the complimentary receiving threat to Michael Thomas that they haven’t had in years.

So what are some other ways the Saints could aggressively upgrade their roster? With Drew Brees in the twilight of his career, there’s little time to waste in settling for less before his Super Bowl window closes. Here are some suggestions.

1. Sign cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman

Bringing in the player at fault in the 2018 NFC Championship Game (you know which play) may not sit well with Saints fans, but don’t blame him for inept officiating. Robey-Coleman expected to get fouled and was as shocked as anyone when he wasn’t. But let’s focus on the present.

Robey-Coleman is one of the best slot cornerbacks in the NFL, having broken up 20 passes in the last three years, and he’s only available because the Rams mismanaged their salary cap situation and couldn’t afford his $4.5 million contract option for 2020. If the Saints can make room for him, Robey-Coleman would be a rock-solid addition to the depth chart.

Having legitimate options at both safety (Malcolm Jenkins) and in the slot (Nickell Robey-Coleman) would allow Gardner-Johnson to play whichever position the coaching staff thinks best suits him. He’s handled a variety of duties before, and continuing to play him as a position-less “rover” might be the best path forward.