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The Saints have been remaking their offensive line over the last couple of years and one of the new arrivals came with the 13th pick of the 2015 draft when they selected Andrus Peat.

Peat didn’t move straight into the starting lineup as a rookie, but saw time at both guard and tackle over the course of the season. Saints coach Sean Payton said last week that he expects Peat to be a starter this time around. The team is still trying to figure out which position he’s going to play, however.

“Whether it’s at right guard or right tackle, we’ve got some time and some flexibility with regards to that,” Payton said, via ESPN.com. “I think he’s doing real well. He finished strong last season. Obviously he played at a few different spots a year ago. He’s in great shape, and I think that’s gonna serve him well as we’re in these practices and as we move into training camp. … I’m encouraged with how he’s been progressing.”

With right tackle Zach Strief back for an 11th season, guard might be the clearer path to the first team for Peat. Wherever he winds up, though, Peat is in line for a bigger role in his second year in New Orleans.