The Facts: New GM Dave Caldwell said multiple times in New Orleans he believes Jones-Drew – a three-time Pro Bowl selection from 2009-2011 – remains part of the team’s core offensively and is key next season.

Diehards Line:Jones-Drew held out of training camp last season, but said late last season he plans to participate this season. Of Jones-Drew’s contract, which has one year remaining, Caldwell said, “We’ll address that toward the end of the season.” Jones-Drew also said in New Orleans that while the foot injury on which he underwent late-season surgery remains in a cast he anticipates a full recovery. Jones-Drew called the injury a “mid-foot fracture.”