Saints Nation; Saints Sign Defensive End Jimmy Wilkerson

In an effort to continue to improve their pass rush, the Saints have snatched free agent Jimmy Wilkerson away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wilkerson ended last year with 6 sacks.

Per KFFL.com:

"Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:32:26 -0400
Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports via Twitter the New Orleans Saints have signed free-agent DL Jimmy Wilkerson (Buccaneers) to a one-year deal worth $2 million."

Considering the pickup of Alex Brown, this is a bit surprising. I wonder if Bobby McCray is on his way out? This also makes it more likely in my mind that the Saints will either go defensive tackle or linebacker with their first pick. 

Saints Nation: Saints Looking At Free Agents as they Gear Up for Draft

Confirmed visits from quarterbacks Patrick Ramsey (pictured from his Tulane days) and Josh McCown as well defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson have either happened or will happen as the Saints prepare for the draft. I think it's clear the Saints are looking to address the backup quarterback and passing rushing needs through free agency, which means they'll use the draft for other positions. It's surprised me that they're looking at Wilkerson despite the fact that they recently added Alex Brown. Could Bobby McCray be on his way out? I remain firm in my belief that the Saints will use their first round pick to go with a defensive tackle.