The 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year and a three-time Pro Bowler, CB Marshon Lattimore might be the most crucial key to the New Orleans defense in 2021.

Legendary NFL expert Gil Brandt shared his list of the NFL's most versatile players which included two Saints players - but missing are two players worthy of inclusion.

Saints GM Mickey Loomis had plenty to say on Thursday's interview on The Adam Schein Podcast, including his thoughts on the Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill quarterback battle and last year's possible pursuit of Tom Brady.

There's several position groups that could make or break the Saints in their bid for the postseason in 2021.

Saints News Network's Countdown to Kickoff: 66 Days until the New Orleans Saints Week 1 Matchup vs the Green Bay Packers on September 12th, 2021.

Brees retired as the NFL's all-time leading passer with 80,358 yards, and he's second all-time with 571 touchdown passes. He led the Saints to their first, and only, Super Bowl title in SB XLIV in 2010.

Saints News Network Countdown to Kickoff: 67 Days until the New Orleans Saints Week 1 Matchup vs the Green Bay Packers on September 12th, 2021.

Offseason personnel losses have lessened the Saints' depth and caused many experts to predict a drop in the standings. However, New Orleans is still strong at several positions on both sides of the ball.

Football life after Brees for Michael Thomas might slightly change, but expect this Saints player to have high numbers in 2021.

The New Orleans Saints finds undrafted free-agent gems, but also, they find great talent with lesser-known players in NFL drafts - Erik McCoy is another success story.