If the New Orleans Saints had to play a down, series or game without Demario Davis or Pete Werner, Jaylon Smith finally gives them a depth option. Head coach Dennis Allen pulled no punches when he said they don’t know who the off-ball linebacker is behind their starters. D’Marco Jackson, Zack Baun and others have yet not been able to solidify the role for themselves and now Smith could be the one to take it.

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