{"id":247828,"date":"2025-09-23T11:57:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=247828"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:25:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:25:23","slug":"move-everything-saints-urged-to-trade-chris-olave-patriots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/09\/23\/move-everything-saints-urged-to-trade-chris-olave-patriots\/","title":{"rendered":"“Move Everything” – Saints Urged to Trade Star to Patriots"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New Orleans Saints are just as bad as everyone thought, and one NFL analyst believes they should trade everyone they can – including wide receiver Chris Olave. Now entering the fourth year of his career, the former first-round pick is probably the most valuable trade piece on the team’s roster. While he is a good player and only 25 years old, he has an extensive concussion history and will be a free agent following the 2026 season. He may not be in the team’s long-term plans, and even if he is, re-signing him won’t be cheap.<\/p>\n

This, along with the team’s poor record, is why Jon Ledyard of the\u00a0Audibles and Analytics<\/em><\/a> substack believes the team should trade Chris Olave (and anyone else) for draft picks as the team builds for the future. Looking around the league, it’s hard to envision a better fit than the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n

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Nov 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) with the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Charles Harris (40) defends in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Patriots Could Trade For Saints WR Chris Olave<\/h2>\n

The New England Patriots have their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye<\/a>. While the former third-overall pick still makes the occasional boneheaded play, he ranks second in completion percentage, fifth in passing yards, ninth in passer rating, fourth in catchable-throw rate, eighth in EPA\/play, and 15th in PFF grade. Seeing as he’s just 23 years old, New England should feel good about the quarterback position for the next decade.<\/p>\n

Now it’s time for the Patriots to give him a legitimate weapon. While Maye has developed a rapport with Kayshon Boutte, this team needs an actual WR1 that can consistently win against a wide variety of coverages. Stefon Diggs is still returning to full speed, rookie Kyle Williams<\/a> has hardly seen the field, and DeMario Douglas has been atrocious.<\/p>\n

Chris Olave would easily be the best receiver Maye’s ever worked with, which is enough to justify a trade. While his presence would improve the team’s odds of making the playoffs in 2025, the fact that both players are still young means they could be a lethal duo for the next half-decade.<\/p>\n

There is no bigger competitive advantage than a franchise quarterback on a rookie contract, and New England must make the most of Maye’s cost-effective deal. The Saints need draft picks to rebuild a depleted roster, and New England needs to capitalize on the next few seasons. A trade makes perfect sense for both sides, so don’t be surprised if something materializes in the coming months.<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Joe Nicholson – Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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