The New Orleans Saints, coming off a brutal 6-11 season that left them in the NFC South basement, are diving back into preseason action against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. This isn’t just another exhibition game, though. After watching Matthew Stafford carve them up for four touchdowns in a 34-10 rout last November, with rookie Tyler Shough making his first NFL start, things are seriously projected to be different in NOLA. They might just have a legitimate shot at going from worst to first in their division.
Saints’ Rookie Class Looks Legit, Folks
It’s early, but the word coming out of New Orleans is that Mickey Loomis and the Saints’ front office might have done it again. This rookie class? It’s showing serious potential to make an immediate, real impact. We’re talking about players like Barion Brown, Jeremiah Wright, Oscar Delp, Christen Miller, Michael Heldman, and Lorenzo Styles who are absolutely crushing it in training camp and making their presence felt in preseason debuts. And don’t forget Jordyn Tyson, Bryce Lance, and T.J. Hall who are also standing out. These aren’t just camp bodies. New Orleans is seeing encouraging signs across the board from this young group, and it looks like they could be taking a huge “next step” with this crop of talent. This isn’t just hype, it’s a legitimate early trend.
Barion Brown Is The Real Deal And Teammates Are Already Raving
On the offensive side of the ball, one name is exploding onto the scene: Barion Brown. This dude was a sixth-round pick, a late-round gem, and he’s already establishing himself as a star of training camp. His preseason debut against Jacksonville was rock solid, and his teammates and coaches cannot stop raving about him. Even All-Pro receiver Chris Olave compared him to a former Saints standout, Rashid Shaheed. Olave said it himself, “They’re basically the same player. He reminds me a lot of him.” Can you believe that? A sixth-rounder getting that kind of comparison? The Saints actually triple-dipped at wide receiver in this year’s draft, grabbing Jordyn Tyson, Barion Brown, and Bryce Lance, and all of them are showing encouraging signs. That young receiver room is loaded with potential, giving Saints fans a ton to be excited about.
The Rams’ clash with New Orleans is their only preseason game at SoFi before they kick off their home regular season schedule in Week 2 on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants. For the Saints, this game is another crucial step for their talented young players to prove they’re ready to make some noise. If these rookies keep playing like they have been, New Orleans might just surprise everyone this season.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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