The move everyone will second-guess came early. The Saints reached some 38 spots for Bryce Boettcher, and value like that does not grow back. It does the job without flash, and the B- reflects it.

That is an interior defensive lineman worth more than the slot they spent on him, plainly. They will regret leaving offensive lineman for another day if the season turns on it.

Job largely done: edge rusher settled and 6 of 8 of the wish list covered. They reloaded the coverage unit in bulk.

Bottom line, more hits than misses and a roster nudged the right way.