In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks spotlights five teams suffering from an identity crisis. Plus, the truth about Baltimore's play-calling firestorm and much more.

Are the Bills taking the AFC East? Will rookie QBs keep rolling? Can anyone stop Dalvin Cook? Gregg Rosenthal runs through second-half NFL storylines to track.

The sky is not falling in New Orleans. It just feels that way to Saints fans after a 1-2 start. Within the building, however, players aren't fretting.

Bucky Brooks says Cam Newton and the Patriots are a perfect match. Plus, analysis on Leonard Fournette's signing, Adrian Peterson's release and much more.

As we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL season, Adam Schein predicts which nine teams will boast the league's best defenses. Who earns the No. 1 spot: Derwin James' Chargers, Tre'Davious White's Bills or Nick Bosa's 49ers?

In 2018, the New Orleans Saints sold the proverbial farm to snag raw but talented Marcus Davenport. Heading into Year 3, the Saints expect the young edge rusher, saddled by injuries, to be back at full force and improve in 2020.

The 2020 NFL season will kick off with a rematch of one of the most memorable playoff games from last season. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs begin their title defense against Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 10.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport suffered a significant foot injury during Sunday's loss to the 49ers and will undergo season-ending surgery, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Gil Brandt ranks the top eight defenses of 2019 so far. Are Stephon Gilmore's New England Patriots on top? What about Dee Ford and the upstart San Francisco 49ers?

The Saints defense held the Dallas Cowboys in check on Sunday night, and the squad is all-in on carrying New Orleans on their back while their franchise QB is injured.

Is Cam Newton set to return to top form? Will the Saints be able to shake off another stinging playoff exit? What should we expect from Jameis Winston? Dan Parr provides a training camp primer for the NFC South.

When the New Orleans Saints open up against the Houston Texans on Sept. 9, they will be without a key defensive role player. David Onyemata has been suspended one game by the NFL.

After suffering excruciating playoff exits in back-to-back seasons, are the Saints set to bounce back again? Adam Rank provides a look at where the team stands heading into the 2019 campaign.

After watching Marcus Davenport as a rookie, Willie McGinest is certain the Saints DE is just scratching the surface of his potential. Who else makes McGinest's list of young pass rushers poised to break out in 2019?

The New Orleans Saints signed pass rusher Cameron Jordan to a three-year contract extension worth $52.5 million. Jordan's deal includes $42 million in guaranteed money.

Mitchell Trubisky is critical to the Chicago Bears' season, while Chris Godwin could be a 100-catch player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gregg Rosenthal identifies one key homegrown player for every NFC team heading into the 2019 NFL season.

With the 2019 NFL Draft and most of free agency behind us, we basically know what each NFL roster will look like in the fall. Which teams are the most complete? Adam Schein provides his ranking.

The first of the 2019 first-round picks has signed his rookie deal. Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage agreed to his four-year contract on Thursday, his agency announced on Twitter.

Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft. Did the Cardinals ace the test with the selection of Kyler Murray?

General manager Mickey Loomis said Monday during his pre-draft news conference, that the Saints believe DE Marcus Davenport's best is still to come.

With the benefit of hindsight, Adam Rank takes another look at the 2018 NFL Draft and re-selects all 32 picks. Should the Giants take Saquon Barkley again at No. 2? Will the Broncos pass on a QB at No. 5?

What are the most enticing matchups on tap in the coming season? Elliot Harrison highlights the top 19 games of 2019. And yes, we're looking at a lot of juicy rematches from this past season's playoffs.

The Saints shipped a slew of draft picks in order to snag pass rusher Marcus Davenport with the No. 14 pick. Saints head coach Sean Payton has no regrets about dealing their 2019 first-round selection.

There were eight trades in which a team moved up to target a specific player early in the 2018 NFL Draft. Chad Reuter identifies eight trades that should happen on Day 1 of this year's draft later this month.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata shows reflexes on double-tip INT.

Watch the highlights of the Week 8 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears.

Watch the crazy endings from Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the highlights from the New Orleans Saints' home win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 7 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport's huge third-down sack pushes the Carolina Panthers out of field goal range.

The "Around The NFL" crew list the players they're starting fan clubs for in 2020.

NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal believes New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport is a young Jadeveon Clowney.

Take a look at the Saints top defensive plays against the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving night. New Orleans tallied nine sacks, a pair of interceptions and a goal line stand.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marcus Davenport forces a fumble made by Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery.

Watch the highlights from the Week 5 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Marcus Davenport forces fumble on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest highlights four pass rushers poised for breakout seasons in 2019

Watch the best plays from New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport's rookie year in the 2018 season.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah breaks down how the New Orleans Saints' defense came through in a big way vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that New Orleans Saints DE Marcus Davenport is expected to play in Week 12 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger takes a closer look at the top highlights from Week 5 of the 2018 season.

Watch the best plays from the Week 4 match up between the New Orleans Saints and the New York Giants.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport tackles New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley for a loss of 7 yards.