Saints training camp: Long shots, roster locks, and tight ends on the bubble

Adam Trautman may be the Big Fish in New Orleans, but the thin depth at tight end around him might raise some concerns:

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Few positions saw as much turnover this offseason for the New Orleans Saints as tight end. Both of the team’s co-starters — Jared Cook and Josh Hill — were released as salary cap cuts earlier this year, opening up a combined 825 snaps on offense and 70 targets in the passing game. That’s a huge void to fill, and while the Saints like their options as-is, they’re making a big bet on an unproven second-year pro to accomplish their goals. Here is how the depth chart shakes out going into training camp: