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New Orleans Saints fans are among those who believe they could do a better job than the team’s GM, a study revealed.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not uncommon for NFL<\/a> fans to criticize their favorite team\u2019s management, especially after questionable moves. New Orleans<\/a> Saints fans are not the exception.<\/p>\n However, a new study shows that Saints<\/a> don\u2019t just question the team\u2019s front-office moves. Fans believe they would actually do a better job.<\/p>\n A study conducted by casino.org<\/a> revealed just how much fans believe they have better evaluation skills than current GMs. Those evaluation skills are even more crucial now with the 2026 NFL Draft around the corner.<\/p>\n Specifically, 79.2% of Arizona Cardinals<\/a> fans consider themselves more apt to do a better job than current GM Monti Ossenfort. In contrast, just 37.1% of Seattle Seahawks<\/a> fans consider that they could do a better job than their incumbent GM.<\/p>\n What about Saints fans?<\/p>\n Well, the data shows New Orleans fans clocking in at 69.8%, thinking they could do a better job than current GM Mickey Loomis.<\/p>\n That\u2019s an interesting figure, considering the Saints are eighth on the list. The New York Giants<\/a>, who had a dreadful season in 2025, are slightly ahead of the Saints at 71.0%. The study consisted of a survey involving over 2,000 NFL fans.<\/p>\n With the 2026 NFL Draft set to begin next Thursday, New Orleans fans will have an opportunity to criticize or praise the Saints\u2019 brain trust for their first-round selection. The Saints hold the 8th overall pick.<\/p>\n So, it remains unclear in which direction the Saints head at this year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n Saints\u2019 1st-Round Selection Largely Depends on Teams Ahead of Them<\/p>\n The Saints have a specific player in mind, per ongoing chatter. As covered here on Heavy, New Orleans has its eye on receiver Carnell Tate out of Ohio State. However, that pick isn\u2019t a slam dunk.<\/p>\n Taking Tate will depend on what teams ahead of New Orleans do. According to Tankathon, the Cleveland Browns<\/a> are likely to land Tate with the 6th overall pick. If that were the case, the Saints would have to assess what philosophy they would like to follow.<\/p>\n For one thing, the club could be looking to take the best player available. That could be one of David Bailey or Rueben Bain Jr. Either EDGE would suit New Orleans\u2019 defensive game very well.<\/p>\n Otherwise, the Saints may consider taking the next-best offensive player available to fill a crucial need.<\/p>\n What to read next: Saints \u2018All Over\u2019 OSU Receiver in 2026 NFL Draft, Ex-Coach<\/a><\/p>\n New Orleans Could Target Second-Best Receiver on the Board<\/p>\n If the Saints do miss out on Tate, the club could pivot to the next-best receiver in the class. That would be Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old registered 61 catches for 711 yards and eight TDs in nine games this season. That was actually down from last season, when he played in 12 contests, making 75 receptions, and racking up 1,101 yards to go with 10 TDs.<\/p>\n Tyson would be a fine pick for the Saints if their desire is to beef up the team\u2019s receiver core. The signing of Travis Etienne Jr. pretty much solidified the backfield. That\u2019s why focusing on taking the best available receiver could become the Saints\u2019 main target, regardless of what teams in front of them do.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tNestor Quixtan<\/a> Seasoned NHL analyst and baseball writer focused on covering clubs across each league with news, analysis, and insights. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Nestor’s singular experiences and background have enabled him to bring a different take on the sports world as a whole. Nestor’s fondness for baseball and hockey set the tone for his love and passion for writing about sports. 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