The New Orleans Saints face significant offseason decisions, particularly regarding veteran edge rusher Cameron Jordan. Cutting him could save the franchise $11 million, but his leadership is invaluable. In a recent mock draft, analyst Tim Crean suggested drafting Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. at No. 9 overall to replace Jordan. Pearce, although undersized at 6'5" and 243 pounds, showcased explosive potential in college with 17.5 sacks over two seasons. His upside presents a risk-reward scenario for the Saints as they look to rejuvenate their defense.