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New Orleans Saints: Most important offseason needs for 2020

By James Costanz

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stands on the field during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stands on the field during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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New Orleans Saints, Demario Davis
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 05: Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a stop on third down during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Linebacker

We start off with a position that, despite already having an All-Pro in the position room, could become a far bigger need if AJ Klein and Stephone Anthony walk in free agency. Add on the fact that Kiko Alonso and Alex Anzalone are coming off season ending injuries and you are looking at some serious question marks with the depth of this linebacking corps.

Give credit to the front office for going out and getting Demario Davis two years ago, on a deal that now looks like a steal. Outside of Davis they seem to have only patched up this position with free agents and minor trades, rather than investing serious draft capital in linebackers.

Guys like Patrick Queen or Kenneth Murray should be heavily considered if they fall to 24 as those two can step up instantly and provide playmaking ability to the already talented defense. I would also keep an eye out for Malik Harrison and Troy Dye as I believe those can be very solid day 2 or day 3 selections.

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