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The Saints didn’t have a first-round pick last week Alvin Kamara Jersey , the result of last year’s trade up to get pass-rusher Marcus Davenport.That didn’t deter them, however, as they continued their trend of being willing to move up in the order.According to Mike Triplett of ESPN.com, the Saints have traded up 17 times in the last 13 drafts, including nine deals that involved picks in future annual selection meetings. In that time, they have traded down exactly zero times.“Well, it’s calculated, right? So when you have the opportunity to go get somebody Marcus Davenport Jersey White , to go get a player that you covet, you go get ’em,” Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis said. “I’m not saying it’s 100 percent, but it’s a successful formula for us — and I think for other teams.“If you like the player, go get ’em. That’s our philosophy.”This year, they did it with second-round center Erik McCoy (giving up their 2020 second-rounder as part of the package) and fourth-round safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (just their fifth-rounder to move up 11 spots in the fourth).It’s easy to justify the strategy based on the Alvin Kamara deal alone (giving up their 2018 second-rounder and a seventh to move into the third). But they’ve found value there, and combined with a stable roster (which doesn’t need bulk) and good results (meaning they’re usually picking late in each round), it’s something they’re clearly not shy about. Halfway through the preseason Marshon Lattimore Jersey White , the Saints head north to take on the New York Jets. Through two games there were plenty of ups and downs from all three phases of the team, but we have yet to see the the entire first unit play together. Game three is typically considered the “dress rehearsal” for the season so this should be a good preview of whats to come this year. Starting the startersThis will most likely be our only chance to see most of the starters play together until the season opener. While we may not see much game-planning and defensive scheming, it will be a good chance to evaluate Drew Brees’s chemistry with his new weapons. Jared Cook, Latavius Murray, and a plethora of new wide receivers will look to build upon what they have done throughout the first two preseason games.The defensive line rotation will also be an area to focus on. I would expect a Jordan, Brown, Onyemata, Davenport starting unit https://www.thesaintslockerroom.com/authentic-drew-brees-jersey , but after that you have defensive ends Trey Hendrickson, who has been making a lot of noise this preseason and veteran Wes Horton. On the interior, new comer Mario Edwards Jr. should factor in to the rotation if he is healthy enough to play, as well as second year defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth. Behind them are a handful of hopefuls that are looking to make a few splash plays to help their case to make the team.Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsTeddy’s RedemptionTeddy Bridgewater had one bad half and some members of the Who Dat Nation were ready to send him to the XFL. Coach Payton mentioned that he was battling an illness at the time, so that should explain some of his miscues, but he should still look to rebound once Brees is pulled. This could be one of the last times we get to see him play in a game before the team has a decision to make to resign him if they believe he is the heir-apparent to Brees. Special TeamsIs this the game we finally see Marcus Sherels return a punt? Deonte Harris has been electric thus far, but has had his fair share of mistakes when it comes to fielding punts, including one at a practice. Aside from who’s returning the kick Womens Marshon Lattimore Jersey , will the special team coverage units be able prevent any big returns like they gave up last week against the Los Angeles Chargers? This was certainly a point of emphasis through this week of practice, but some fringe players need to make their claim for a roster spot by playing mistake free and showing that they can contribute on special teams. This will be a good time to see how this unit will hold up. Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY SportsErik McCoy vs, Quinnen WilliamsThe top two picks for both teams will have a chance to display why they were so coveted by their teams. McCoy looks entrenched as the starting center for the Saints, while Williams has been the force that many expected him to be.