Saints were the NFC South's only team not ranked among the top-10 RB rooms

Bleacher Report's Moe Moton ranked the 10 best running back rooms in the NFL. The entire NFC South made the cut other than the New Orleans Saints. This dishonorable distinction brings two things that were already known to the forefront. The Saints need to invest more in the running game, and bolster the defensive trenches. The offseason is still young, but New Orleans has already made moves to improve both of these aspects.

New Orleans hired Kellen Moore and brought over T.J. Paganetti from the Philadelphia Eagles to be the run game coordinator. They also traded for Davon Godchaux on the first day of free agency to fortify the middle of the defensive line. Those are strong moves, but it isn't enough. Godchaux is just one piece of the defensive line. His presence should make a big difference, but the Saints would be wise to add another run stopper at defensive tackle.

Right now, the Saints still have the same defensive linemen from last year. True change has to run deeper than just one addition, even if it is a starter. The ability to stop the run has to extend to the second unit at a position that rotates frequently. The Saints still need to invest in another running back. Alvin Kamara still has gas left in the tank, but recent injuries shows he would benefit from having a reliable partner in the backfield.

Kendre Miller passes the eye test more than he jumps off the stat sheet. He only averaged 3.8 yards per carry. A banged up offensive line limited the second year player, but injuries of his own have limited Miller throughout the career. You don't want to depend on Miller staying healthy. If he is healthy in 2025, then you have the benefit of a three headed monster. The Saints need to get another running back to help Kamara carry the load.

If your division is full of really good running offenses, you need to be equipped to stop the run. You'd also like to be able to match arsenals offensively. The Saints can't check either box effectively at the moment, but there's still time to change that in this year's draft, or sooner with plenty of quality free agents still looking for work.