Rookie Tyler Shough. pic.twitter.com\/tkPYVNFwPJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Football Performances (@NFLPerformances) June 13, 2026<\/a>Saints\u2019 offensive trio of Tyler Shough, Travis Etienne, and Chris Olave faces criticism<\/p>\n Dubin didn\u2019t hold back. The writer said that Shough\u2019s season-ending stretch, that is fueling the optimism in him, came against poor competition. Dubin went on to say that Etienne is \u201cgetting by on name value\u201d after averaging just 3.9 yards a carry over the last three seasons. For Olave, Dubin acknowledged that he was a good player, but called him a health risk because of his history of injuries.<\/p>\n The writer ended things by praising Kellen Moore<\/a>, and arguing that he can elevate players above their talent, but Dubin made it clear that he doesn\u2019t think too highly of New Orleans\u2019 core offensive players. It is important to note that this was only a ranking of the leading trio, but if the writer is low on those three, his expectations are probably low for the whole offense.<\/p>\n Regardless of Dubin\u2019s opinion, it is an intriguing group in New Orleans. Shough did flash enough as a rookie for fans to be excited, Etienne was a productive running back<\/a> in a good Jacksonville Jaguars offense, and Olave has played 15 or more games in three of his four seasons. The Saints also still have Alvin Kamara, Juwan Johnson, and added first-round receiver Jordyn Tyson<\/a> to the mix.<\/p>\n The Saints will have to bring it all together on the field, but if they can do so quickly, the fans\u2019 offeseason optimism will be justified, as it turns into regular season jubilation.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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