SAINTS GUARDS AND CENTERS 2024 SEASON ANALYSIS:
The New Orleans Saints' opening-game starters at left guard (Lucas Patrick), center (Erik McCoy) and right guard (Cesar Ruiz) started 11, seven and 13 games in 2024, respectively, and started six games together. New Orleans also had Nick Saldiveri and Oli Udoh make starts at left guard, Shane Lemieux and Connor McGovern start games at center and Landon Young started at both guard spots.
BEST GAME FOR SAINTS GUARDS AND CENTERS' 2024 SEASON:
Two games stand out in which the interior offensive line was good in run and pass. Against Dallas on Sept. 15, New Orleans ran for 190 yards and four touchdowns on 39 carries and only one sack (for minus-1 yard) was allowed while Derek Carr threw for 242 yards and two scores; and against Cleveland on Nov. 17, the Saints ran for 214 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries and New Orleans passed for 259 yards and two touchdowns, with one sack.
BEST QUOTES FROM SAINTS GUARDS AND CENTERS' 2024 SEASON:
"Unfortunately, we've been dealing with (injuries) all year. The good news is Shane Lemieux, who's going to play center for us, has had a bunch of reps this year. Oli and Landon (Turner), those guys have also had a bunch of reps. But every game that Erik's not in there, we miss him for sure and the same with Lucas."
– Interim head coach Darren Rizzi.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints guards and centers in action throughout the 2024 NFL season.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 8, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 8, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 8, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 15, 2024 in AT&T Stadium.
OL Nick Saldiveri (64) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 22, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
OL Lucas Patrick (62) helps TE Taysom Hill (7) rush for the touchodwn during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 29, 2024 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
OL Lucas Patrick (62) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 29, 2024 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
OL Lucas Patrick (62) snaps to QB Derek Carr (4) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 7, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
OL Nick Saldiveri (64) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 13, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
C/G Connor McGovern (61) and QB Spencer Rattler (18) prepare for the snap during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 27, 2024 at Sofi Stadium.
OL Lucas Patrick (62) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 27, 2024 at Sofi Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) protects QB Jake Haener (3) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Chargers for week 8 of the NFL season on Oct. 27, 2024 at Sofi Stadium
C/G Connor McGovern (61) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 10 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 10, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) and C/G Erik McCoy (78) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Cleveland Browns for Week 11 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 17, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
OL Nick Saldiveri (64) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Cleveland Browns for Week 11 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 17, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Cleveland Browns for Week 11 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 17, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Rams for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on Dec. 1, 2024 at the Caesars Superdome.
OL Lucas Patrick (62) guards QB Derek Carr (4) as he throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) and Erik McCoy (78) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Washington Commanders for Week 15 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 15, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51), Shane Lemiex (66), and OL Oli Udoh (74) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Las Vegas Raiders for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 29, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
C/G Shane Lemieux (66) prepares to snap during the New Orleans Saints game against the Las Vegas Raiders for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 29, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
C/G Shane Lemieux (66) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51), C/G Shane Lemiex (66) and T Landon Young (67) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
