There’s growing buzz in New Orleans, and it’s centered around two things: a young quarterback with upside and the weapons he’ll need to take the next step. NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah recently mocked running back Jeremiyah Love to the Saints - and based on what we’re hearing, that pick would align with the team’s current mindset heading into the offseason.
Jeremiah joined The Rich Eisen Show and shed some light on what he’s been hearing from inside the Saints’ building. The message?
There’s real optimism around Tyler Shough, and the front office is looking to give him more tools to succeed. “There’s a lot of excitement around Tyler Shough,” Jeremiah said.
“Listening to folks down here as well as talking to guys around that organization, there’s an excitement there, and they want to give him some more toys to play with.”
That’s where Jeremiyah Love comes in. Jeremiah called him the top offensive weapon in this draft class - high praise, especially considering Love plays a position that’s often undervalued in the first round.
But if he’s still on the board when the Saints are on the clock, it could be a golden opportunity. Love brings explosiveness, versatility, and the kind of dynamic playmaking that could elevate an offense still searching for consistent production.
The Saints’ offensive depth chart is full of question marks at the skill positions. That’s not a secret.
Whether it’s through the draft or free agency, they need to add firepower. Love could be the first domino to fall, but he’s not the only name in the mix.
Wide receivers like Jordyn Tyson and Carnell Tate are also drawing attention, and the Saints could look to the open market as well. One way or another, this team knows it has to surround Shough with more talent.
Jeremiah’s mock draft paints an interesting picture. In his projection, the only offensive players taken before Love were offensive tackles - a position group always in demand early in the first round.
That left Love as the first true skill-position player off the board, which speaks volumes about how he’s viewed by evaluators. On the defensive side, names like Reuben Bain Jr. and Caleb Downs were still available, adding a layer of complexity to the Saints’ decision.
Do you go with the best offensive weapon, or take a potential defensive cornerstone?
That’s the kind of debate that plays out in draft rooms across the league every year. But in New Orleans, the direction seems clear: build around Shough.
The Saints saw enough from him late in the season - even with limited weapons - to believe he can be the guy moving forward. Now it’s about putting him in position to succeed.
That means adding playmakers, and Love could be the first piece of that puzzle.
It’s not just about one player. This offseason could be defined by how aggressively the Saints pursue upgrades on offense.
But if Love is there when they pick, and they believe he’s the kind of weapon who can change games? Don’t be surprised if they pull the trigger.
This team has found its quarterback - now it’s time to give him the support he needs to thrive.