In more ways than one, it was a tough outing for the Saints on Thursday night. Where do I even start?
Was it when cameras captured the exact moment Andy Dalton’s heart broke after a pick-six in the first half? Was it when an unfortunate 42-34 loss was cemented, despite all of New Orleans’ valiant comeback efforts?
Sure, that would be easy to say. But after falling to 2-5, at least the Saints can start thinking of a high first-round draft pick that can bolster their future. Right? About that.
With the Eagles swinging a pre-2022 draft trade with New Orleans in April, Philadelphia actually owns the Saints’ first-round pick in the 2023 draft. And right now, that selection is slated to be … No. 4 overall. Oh no.
If the season ended right now (it doesn’t), the Saints’ 2023 first-round pick — owned by the Eagles, of course — would be 4th overall.
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) October 21, 2022
For what it’s worth, the Saints eventually parlayed that deal to get tackle Trevor Penning and perhaps one of the NFL’s best young receivers in Chris Olave, in one draft. But still — losing out on a potential top-five pick the following year amidst a needed rebuild isn’t ideal!
The rich get richer in Philadephia amidst a 6-0 start, while the Saints get salt rubbed into their Thursday night wound.
Eagles fans lived it up watching the Saints' lose, knowing they had another high first-rounder coming
That Saints 1st-round pick is looking realllll good. pic.twitter.com/QG6Sc1q7H4
— Kendall Beck (@KBeckEagles) October 21, 2022
Whatever model the Eagles used to project the Saints' season seems to be better than the one the Saints used. This first-rounder looks better by the week.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) October 21, 2022
I wanna thank the New Orleans Saints!
They gave us CJ Gardner Johnson for danm near FREE!!
Also that draft pick keeps getting lower and lower 👀 #Eagles
— Philly Talk Podcast (@Philly_Mike25) October 21, 2022
Saints lose again and Eagles remain undefeated pic.twitter.com/fh0CTACaAI
— Chris Congemo (@ChrisCongemoJr) October 21, 2022
Saints are really going to deliver a top five picks to the Eagles.
— Ben Natan (@thebennatan) October 21, 2022
Eagles drafting wit the Saints top 5 pick next year after winning the Super Bowl pic.twitter.com/nPCGkCklqE
— PhillyTheBoss.com (@PhillyTheBoss) October 21, 2022
Eagles having the Saints 1st rd pick next year is looking better and better pic.twitter.com/R8bsqkMyY1
— eas (@eas_17) October 21, 2022
Eagles gonna end up with a top 5 draft pick!! Keep up the L’s Saints
— Jordan Stowers (@stowersj) October 21, 2022
At this rate, the Eagles may be able to draft Will Anderson without even trading up thanks to the Saints.
— Philly Nation (@Philly__Nation) October 21, 2022
If the Cardinals hold on, the Saints will be 2-5 and their 2023 first-round pick belongs to…the Philadelphia Eagles 😮
Another W for Philly sports fans pic.twitter.com/l4GkmAeW3d
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) October 21, 2022
