Bleacher Report has completed its article detailing the biggest needs for each NFL team in the remainder of the 2024 season, as well as a potential signing for each team in the upcoming offseason. There are some big-name free agents in this class, however, the Saints will have to work around the cap space once again to get in on any if they want some, and this seems to have been factored in when considering who they should target according to this article.
The recommended player they should pursue according to Bleacher Report is Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Dan Moore Jr. Their opinion on why he should be targeted is the following:
“With Ryan Ramczyk’s future in doubt, it would make a lot of sense to move Taliese Fuaga to right tackle and Trevor Penning to guard next season. Penning was already scheduled to make the position switch this fall until Ramczyk went down and Fuaga was a First-Team All-American on the right edge in college.
However, that would leave New Orleans with a need at left tackle. Moore could be a good option in free agency as he’s been solid this season with just 27 pressures surrendered and a 70.3 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus heading into this past weekend. Plus, he’s only 26 years old to help the team’s roster get younger.”
Dan Moore Jr. is an intriguing option for the Saints, and to be completely honest, after Trevor Penning’s Week 15 showing, I think some re-arranging could be utilized. While I do not love the idea of Fuaga moving back to right tackle, it was the place where he excelled in college and despite a strong start at left tackle, it could be considered. Moore has had a 96.0 blocking efficiency rating this season, including his amazing Week 1 performance against the Atlanta Falcons surrendering no pressures, sacks, or giving up penalties on 69 offensive snaps.
The biggest issue for Moore has been allowing sacks, giving up a total of eight so far this season, along with five penalties to his name. In 921 snaps total, this means he is giving up a sack every 115 snaps or so, which is not perfect, but also something you could definitely work with. If the Saints were able to shift things around, Moore could be a good option for the short term to see how Fuaga and Penning work out at new positions, but maybe not the best option when it comes down to it.
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