The New Orleans Saints had their sights set on drafting Jaquan Brisker during the 2022 NFL Draft, only to be outmaneuvered by the Chicago Bears, who selected him just one pick earlier. Brisker revealed that the Saints' head coach Dennis Allen had expressed interest in him at the combine, indicating they planned to draft him at pick 49. Instead, the Saints chose Alontae Taylor as a defensive back. This decision has led to ongoing speculation about the impact Brisker could have had paired with Tyrann Mathieu, had he been selected by New Orleans.

Since Mathieu signed after the draft, the Saints have struggled to find a solid partner for him. The narrative raises intriguing questions for fans: Would the Saints have pursued Mathieu had they secured Brisker? The Saints, now focused on building their defense, hope Taylor can fulfill the role expected from a future slot cornerback while they observe Brisker's development in Chicago.