The New Orleans Saints are gearing up for a pivotal offseason, eyeing key improvements for their offensive line, particularly at left guard. Mekhi Becton of the Philadelphia Eagles has been mentioned as a potential target, but the Saints' financial constraints may limit their ability to acquire him. Instead, they might look to cost-effective options like Sam Mustipher, currently with the Los Angeles Chargers, who has experience and could provide depth and competition.

Mustipher's career, while viewed by some as inconsistent, has yielded $4.6 million in earnings and he could still carve out a significant role with the Saints. Saints GM Mickey Loomis faces the challenge of maximizing limited cap space, making strategic choices that could lead to signing undervalued players who exceed their contracts.