B/R warns ‘buyer beware’ on Saints free agent CB Alontae Taylor

Key Highlights

• Here are the key reasons as to why Kay believes Taylor may be someone to keep away from this spring:While the six-foot, 199-pounder possesses the versatility to line up both on the outside and in the slot, he's prone to gambling in coverage—an issue that occasionally costs his team dearly. Taylor's coverage skills have regressed in the years since he allowed a meager 48.5 percent completion rate and gave up zero touchdowns as a rookie.
• Opposing quarterbacks connected on 68.1 percent of throws made against him in 2025, a career-worst mark for the 27-year-old.
• He gave up a concerning 13 touchdowns over the past two seasons after allowing just four in his first two years. While the Tennessee product is a decent tackler, a playmaker when his gambles pay off (he's recorded four interceptions and three forced fumbles in the NFL) and hasn't had any notable injury issues since entering the league, he's set to cash in on a deal that Spotrac estimates will pay him over $11 million annually. Ultimately, he will be someone the Saints have to take a wager on, whether they sign him or not.
• His volatile play certainly pans out and turns games around in many cases, but can also cost the team dearly.
• With the expected value being mentioned at $11 million AAV, it will be curious to see how many years he gets more than anything.