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Comparing two hypothetical trade pitches for Chase Young

Chase Young’s contract makes him an appealing trade target and The 33rd Team has crafted two trade packages for the Saints edge rusher:

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday afternoon. One of the New Orleans Saints players you’ll hear thrown around often is Chase Young. His one year contract makes him very appealing to a team looking to get over the hump this year but doesn’t want to be connected to him long term.

This was the team’s intention with Young when they signed him in free agency. The Saints didn’t trend the intended direction this year, but another team could view Young the same way.

The 33rd Team projected two potential suitors for Young, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. Both of these teams are true NFC contenders. If both of these hypotheticals were on the table, the Saints should go with the Lions offer.

In this exercise, the Lions offered a fourth round pick while the Packers offered a fifth rounder. It’s an easy decision there. The Saints have a built-in relationship with the Lions and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them work together at the deadline. Matter of fact, Detroit has a need for the Saints biggest bargaining chips, Marshon Lattimore and Young. The trade deadline is 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Let’s see if the Saints cut a deal.

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Opinion: Coaching change should lead to a fire sale by New Orleans

Dennis Allen didn’t want to sell at the trade deadline. With him no longer in New Orleans, the Saints should turn into active participants:

The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly inquired about Marshon Lattimore. Not only should the New Orleans Saints answer the call, they should try to make that deal happen for the right price.

When Dennis Allen was the head coach, that likely wouldn’t have happened. Allen understood where he stood, and he couldn’t afford to tear it down. His job was at stake. With Allen no longer with the team, the organization needs to be looking towards the future.

Trade away pieces and collect picks should be the mission with the trade deadline approaching. Chase Young, in addition to Lattimore, would be the ultimate trade piece. Young could be an even better piece than Lattimore.

Lattimore proved he can still be one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. Unfortunately for him and the Saints, Lattimore has been dealing with injuries for the past three seasons.

If you can get a mid round selection for either of these players it would be smart to make it happen. New Orleans needs to accumulate talent, and trading players to get picks and get younger may be the way to go.

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Chase Young’s long-awaited sack didn’t even count

Chase Young’s long-awaited third sack against the Carolina Panthers was all for naught. The play didn’t count, and the box score shut him out:

Chase Young only had two sacks over the course of eight games with the New Orleans Saints, and even though his drought ended against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, it was all for naught.

Young’s sack on Panthers quarterback Bryce Young occurred on a two-point try in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter and therefore did not ultimately count. He was shut out on the box score.

And, to make matters even worse, it happened in a game the Saints lost so closely, falling 23-22 to the Panthers.

He came into the game with — and still totals for that matter — 18 combined tackles (11 solo) with two sacks and one pass defensed. As a player who was formerly a second overall pick, he has far from lived up to the expectations of what he was supposed to be coming out of Ohio State.

The Saints now sit on a seven-game losing streak with a legitimate case to be one of the worst teams in the NFL. Getting back to the right side of the win column will be essential as New Orleans continues its season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 10.

That’s going to be a tough task given just how hot the Falcons are right now, coming off of a 27-21 win over the Dallas Cowboys as firmly the best team in the NFC South.

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Bengals trade for massive name in proposed deadline deal

The Bengals would be smart to make this type of move at the deadline.

The Cincinnati Bengals will apparently be buyers by the NFL trade deadline this week.

That makes proposed trade ideas from around the NFL landscape pretty interesting to look at, to say the least.

Case in point, a trade idea that sends New Orleans Saints pass-rusher Chase Young to Cincinnati, courtesy of The 33rd Team’s Tyler Booke:

Pressure on opposing quarterbacks can compensate for many issues on a defense, and the Bengals have enough offensive firepower to force opponents to continue passing the ball. A Hendrickson-Young duo on third downs could make things much harder for offensive lines to plan for with their pass protection.

Bengals fans don’t need told just how bad the team’s pass-rush is outside of Trey Hendrickson. They also don’t need told about Young, the former Ohio State star who went second overall in 2020.

In this proposed deal, the Bengals only surrender a fifth-round pick, getting back Young and a 2026 sixth-round pick. And he’s on a one-year deal, too, making it a half-season rental as the team hopes to make a playoff push.

Compared to other Bengals trade ideas, this is more in line with what the Bengals should be looking to do — leverage middling assets into proven production.

Yes, Young hasn’t met draft expectations and there are issues, otherwise he wouldn’t be available. But he could excel in Cincinnati’s scheme opposite Hendrickson, which would put the Bengals in a better position to contend now and potentially keep around a 25-year-old asset for the long-term.

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Are teams calling the Saints before the NFL trade deadline?

Dennis Allen says the New Orleans Saints aren’t in “sell mode” before the NFL trade deadline, but do they really have that much to sell?

Dennis Allen says the New Orleans Saints aren’t in “sell mode,” before the NFL trade deadline, but do they really have that much to sell? It’s doubtful the Saints would entertain offers, but everyone listens when the phone rings. Especially with the cutoff scheduled for 3 p.m. CT next Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Who would teams inquire about on the Saints’ roster? Alvin Kamara was a popular trade candidate over the offseason, but his new contract takes him out of the running for that. Marshon Lattimore is at the top of the list along with Chase Young. However, trading either of those players would signify giving up on the season. Allen’s statement makes it clear neither is expected to be dealt.

Pieces like Bryan Bresee, Chris Olave or Erik McCoy are young enough to be a part of a rebuild. Team captains like Demario Davis, Cameron Jordan and Tyrann Mathieu aren’t going anywhere. That’s the divide on the team. They have aging veterans and rising stars who the team likely looks at as untouchable.

Lattimore and Young are the players who will likely generate the most interest. Lattimore was another player in constant trade talks during the offseason. His constant battle with hamstring injuries could scare teams off.

Young was brought in to elevate the pass rush. New Orleans’ trajectory as a team isn’t where they were hoping it would be this offseason. Young has done a good job getting pressures, and teams who are real contenders may see him as the cherry on top, as was the case last year when the San Francisco 49ers acquired him. But unless another team makes a really compelling offer, it doesn’t sound like the Saints are interested.

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Garett Bolles went viral after he ‘manhandled’ Chase Young on ‘TNF’

Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles easily dispatched Saints pass rusher Chase Young on this play!

In the fourth quarter of a Thursday Night Football showdown in Week 7, Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles easily tossed New Orleans Saints pass rusher Chase Young to the ground while protecting quarterback Bo Nix.

The play quickly went viral on social media and reactions poured in from fans and pundits on Twitter/X.

“Garett Bolles just manhandles Chase Young,” Brandon Perna tweeted after the play.

Added another fan: “Garett Bolles just threw Chase Young out the club! #Security 💀”

“Bolles looks like he can’t believe it was that easy to swat him onto the floor 🤦‍♂️😂,” one fan wrote.

“I could watch this all day,” a Broncos fan tweeted.

Check it out:

Young received plenty of criticism for the play.

“dude is so hard to watch and his effort on some plays is just pitiful,” one Saints fan commented.

Added another fan: “All that left tackle did was sneeze. Damn, Chase.”

As for Bolles, he had an excellent game. The veteran left tackle finished the night as Denver’s best offensive player based on Pro Football Focus grades (83.1). PFF gave him a 90.6 pass-blocking grade and credited him with zero pressures allowed in a 33-10 win.

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ESPN suggests Saints could move a starter at the NFL trade deadline

If they keep losing, ESPN suggests the New Orleans Saints could move a starter at the NFL trade deadline. But would they trade Chase Young?

If they keep losing, ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler suggested the New Orleans Saints could move a starter at the NFL trade deadline. But would they trade Chase Young? That would be the clearest signal Mickey Loomis could send that his team is going in the tank, but you can’t imagine that’s something head coach Dennis Allen would sign off on.

Still, never say never. Teams like the Detroit Lions are desperate for a pass rusher after losing Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg. Here’s the case for dealing Young at the Nov. 5 trade deadline from ESPN:

Graziano: What about Chase Young? The Saints really like the guy and could be interested in signing him to a long-term deal, but if they check in and don’t feel good about their chances of doing that, could he be on the move for the second deadline in a row?

Fowler: That’s not a bad call. Young signed a one-year deal with New Orleans in hopes of parlaying it into a new contract with the team. With the Saints sitting at 2-4, perhaps the organization would listen to offers closer to the deadline. I’d be mildly surprised if anything happens. Young garnered a third-round pick in last year’s trade from Washington to San Francisco, and now that he’s fully healthy and playing productive snaps, I would surmise New Orleans wouldn’t accept anything less in a deal, if it even considers it.

It feels unlikely. While they haven’t reflected it on the weekly depth chart, Young has replaced Cameron Jordan in the starting lineup. Young has taken almost all of the snaps from the right defensive end spot, with Carl Granderson playing ahead of Jordan on the left side. He’s become a critically important player for the Saints up front.

Young may not have the sacks (1.5 in 6 games) but he generates a ton of pressure and demands attention from the offensive line. His 25 quarterback pressures at Pro Football Focus rank ninth-most at defensive end. Granderson has had 26 pressures, which are fourth-most. Jordan ranks 49th with 11.

If you read the writing on the wall and look at the salary cap sheet, it sure looks like the Saints are hoping Young can be the long-term replacement for Jordan. This could be the last year for No. 94 if he chooses to retire and start a full-time career in football media. Jordan’s cap hit next year is over $20 million but just $9 million of it is guaranteed. The math is pretty simple there.

Still, Young will be a free agent in 2025, and the best compensation the Saints could hope for if he leaves is a third-round pick in 2026. It’s certainly possible things deteriorate so badly this season that they decide to trade him, get a third rounder (or better) a year sooner, and then restart the search for Jordan’s replacement. But it sure would be more convenient if that guy were already in the building making plays across from Granderson.

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What is keeping the Saints defense from being elite?

The New Orleans Saints’ struggles along the defensive line are holding them back. They’ve got to make more plays up front to join the league elite:

The New Orleans Saints defense has been the backbone of this team for a while now. It became more prominent after Drew Brees retired. The revolving door of quarterbacks mixed with the absence of Michael Thomas.

At that point, the defense transitioned into being the face of the team. Demario Davis, Marshon Lattimore and Tyrann Mathieu are three of the biggest names on the team.

The unit has been elite for years, but that isn’t the case anymore. Why?

Outside of Carl Granderson and Bryan Bresee, there’s no other defensive linemen you can count on. The defensive line is a weak point of the defense and is one of the weakest parts of the team.

The lack of pressure on the quarterback allows them to sit back in the pocket and attack the secondary. Quarterbacks haven’t been forced into many rushed decisions because of pass rush. The Saints’ run defense has waned over the years as well.

If you struggle in the trenches, it’s near impossible to be great on that side of the ball. That goes for offense and defense. The Saints inability to close out games is the biggest headline, but they’ve had their struggles mid game.

The Saints have played bend but don’t break defense. The Eagles and Falcons drove the ball down the field repeatedly, and the Saints forced field goals. The struggles along the defensive line are the biggest contributing factor to this. There’s only so long you can bend but not break.

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Saints’ big defensive ends will be key in stopping Bijan Robinson

Bijan Robinson is looking to run outside the tackles, so Carl Granderson and Chase Young will be key to the Saints stopping the Falcons’ leading rusher:

The defensive ends will be a critical part of helping the New Orleans Saints stop Atlanta Falcons’ running back Bijan Robinson. When you think about containing a running back, you typically think of linebackers. Their job got more difficult with Demario Davis ruled out, but they’ll need the help of Carl Granderson and Chase Young.

Robinson likes to gets around the corner, and he’s extremely productive when he does. The running back has 196 yards on the season, and 155 of them are from runs outside the tackle. If you expand that range to Robinson’s career, he’s racked up 950 yards outside the tackle. Only Christian McCaffrey has more yardage since Robinson came to the NFL.

Robinson is looking to stretch the defense, and the play-side tackles are going to attempt to hook the defensive ends inside.

Granderson and Young are athletic players. If they can shed their blockers, they should do a good job turning Robinson back inwards. That’s where Willie Gay and Pete Werner should be to finish the play.

Continuing to force Robinson horizontal is also effective. Granderson and Young’s ability to keep Robinson from getting outside and down hill is key. If they can consistently force him to the sidelines or back towards hell then they’ve done their job.

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After 3 games, it’s clear Saints are reducing Cameron Jordan’s role

After three games, it’s clear the New Orleans Saints coaching staff are reducing Cameron Jordan’s role. It just comes down to who can make the most plays:

Did you know Cameron Jordan played the second-fewest snaps in a game of his career on Sunday? The New Orleans Saints defensive end was on the field for just 20 snaps while taking a backseat to younger teammates Carl Granderson (55) and Chase Young (53) against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jordan managed just 17 snaps in last year’s game with the Detroit Lions — his first since suffering a serious ankle injury, and that remains his career-low. He played 27 snaps in Week 1 (46% of the total) and 34 reps in Week 2 (49%), but that count dropped to 20 (28%) in Week 3.

Jordan was the best player on his side of the ball in New Orleans for more than a decade. But those days are behind us, and the Saints are making adjustments to cope with their new reality. Just ask head coach Dennis Allen.

“I think you’re gonna see more of Chase and Carl,” Allen said Monday, pointing out that those two have been too effective to keep off the field. The other side of that coin is that Jordan hasn’t been effective enough to take snaps from them.

Father Time is undefeated. He’s beaten Drew Brees and Jordan’s own father Steve Jordan, who found great success in 13 years with the Minnesota Vikings. Anyone who has watched Jordan play in recent years has known this day was coming. He only had two sacks last season. Jordan had 8.5 sacks the year before but five of them came in two games.

The signs of his decline have been there for those willing to acknowledge them. It’s why the Saints have poured so many resources into defensive end searching for his successor — signing Young in free agency, developing and extending Granderson, and spending high draft picks on guys like Marcus Davenport, Payton Turner, and Isaiah Foskey. It’s just a shame so few of those players have stepped up into the vacuum created by Jordan’s decline.

Between rotating in other players more heavily and moving him inside to defensive tackle occasionally, the Saints are trying to find ways for Jordan to continue helping the team. He’s under contract through 2025 but we’re clearly approaching the end of the line. And whenever Jordan hangs up his cleats to pick up a microphone for a job in the media, we’ll be ready to support his Hall of Fame candidacy.

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