Not What We Expected, But Let’s Talk About It
Alright Who Dat Nation… the Saints went a different direction.
With the 8th pick, they took Jordyn Tyson — and if you’ve been following the mocks, you already know that wasn’t the name most people had circled.
A lot of talk was around Carnell Tate, or even going defense if someone like Caleb Downs or a top edge rusher fell.
So yeah — this one caught people off guard.
First Reaction — It’s a Bet on Offense
Let’s call it what it is.
The Saints are doubling down on the offense.
Pairing Tyson with Chris Olave tells you they want:
- more speed
- more separation
- more big-play ability
They’re trying to make life easier on the quarterback and stop relying on perfect drives to score points.
That part? I understand.
Compared to What Was Available
This is where the debate comes in.
Because if guys like:
- Caleb Downs (S)
- Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE)
- Mansoor Delane (CB)
were still sitting there… then this pick is a philosophy decision, not a value slam dunk.
The Saints basically said:
👉 “We’re fixing the offense first.”
Instead of:
👉 “Take the best defensive player available.”
That’s a choice — and it’s going to be judged based on results.
What I Like About Tyson
I’m not going to pretend I hate the pick just because it wasn’t the popular one.
Tyson brings:
- real explosiveness
- ability to stretch the field
- playmaking after the catch
And let’s be honest — the Saints offense needed juice.
Too many drives last year felt like work.
What Makes Me Hesitate
Here’s the honest part:
This team still has holes on defense.
- Pass rush isn’t consistent
- Secondary depth is still a concern
- Leadership on that side of the ball took a hit this offseason
So passing on defensive talent? That’s the gamble.
Big Picture
This pick tells you exactly what the Saints are thinking:
They believe:
- offense needs to carry more weight
- explosiveness is missing
- and they can address defense later
That’s fine — if they’re right.
Bottom Line
I don’t love the pick.
I don’t hate it either.
I understand it.
Now it comes down to this:
If Jordyn Tyson produces early, this looks smart.
If the defense struggles and those other guys turn into stars… we’ll be talking about this pick for a long time.
That’s the draft.
We’ll see how it plays out.
Who Dat.
— Anthony “Tony” from the Westbank
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