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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

S. LSU. Jamal Adams. 14. player. 15.

There is certain to be plenty of turmoil in the Bayou after the 2016 NFL season comes to an end, as there has been rumors that they may look to trade head coach Sean Payton. The organization has been on a steady decline the past few seasons, and it looks like Payton may be the odd man. The team has played much better the past few weeks, but a loss in Week 17 would give them a 7-9 record on the season, which would mark their third consecutive season with seven wins.

The biggest issue all along has been the play of their defense, who just cannot stop teams from scoring. Quarterback Drew Brees is still one of the best signal-callers in football, and the team has so many good, young weapons on the offensive side of the ball. While the team struggled to stop the run, it is their pass defense that is horrendous, so they need to make that a priority next April.

The best safety in this draft is Jamal Adams, who is an absolute playmaker for the LSU Tigers. Adams would be a perfect fit for the Saints, and because he played for LSU, he would be an instant fan favorite inside the Superdome. Known for his punishing hits, Adams is also very good in pass coverage, and if he does fall to the Saints at No. 14, he would instantly upgrade a defensive backfield that just may be the worst in football.

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