Any mention of one teams offense and it has to start with the QB. For the New Orleans Saints that man is Drew Brees. Brees has the most passing yards and completions of anyone in the league the past two seasons. The Saints' passing offenses have ranked first and third in the NFL. Although last season is one both Saints fans and Drew Brees would like to forget. He did finish the season strong with career highs in attempts (652), completions (440), completion percentage (67.5), passing yards (4,423) and passing touchdowns (28). He also threw a career-high 18 interceptions, including nine in the first four games. That can't happen if the Saints are to be successful this season. Backup QB Vet. Mark Brunell is a serious upgrade from Jamie
When you get to the WR position after Marques Colston there isn't much to talk about. Colston in my opinion has the best hands of any receiver in this league. I think I've seen him drop maybe 4 balls in his two year career. Not to mention the numbers he put up over the two years is better than anyone whoever played in the NFL.
Devery Henderson had a bad case of the droppsies last year. 2007 first round pick Robert Meachem never played a down in the regular season because of an injury. Lance Moor and Terrance Copper were inconsistant and had trouble just getting open. This year there is a new face fighting for a starting position at WR. seventh round pick Adrian Arrington and so far in camp he's been real impressive.
David Patten is a veteran who is probably a lock and brings great leadership ability to this team. In fact Robert Meachem has done very well in camp and looks poised to take the #2 receiver spot all thanks to Patten who worked with him during the off season. If I had to say any player at this position who might be on the chopping block, it would be Henderson.
The RB position is very interesting and somewhat scary to say the least. Deuce is returning from another knee surgery but has looked good in camp. He's also lost a little weight which has helped out as well. If he can comeback and make it through the season, then this position is in good hands. Reggie Bush is someone who makes you scratch your head. Last season he seemed to kind of fear running between the tackles, always wanting to bounce every run outside. Note to Reggie, this is the NFL and even big 300lbs lineman can be fast.
Pierre Thomas should be the man if Deuce can't go or make it through the season. The young man has both speed and some power with him. Saints fans have been waiting for him to get a real chance to play. Last season he became the first Saint to rush for over 100 yds and receive as much as well in one game. Not to mention he led the team in all purpose yds as well. Throw in veteran Aaron Stecker and I think the Saints are still good in this department even without Deuce. However I could see them bringing in someone else if Deuce goes down.
With the addition of Shockey and a now healthy Mark Campbell the Saints TE position is much better off than it was a year ago at this time. Shockey when healthy is a threat in the passing game. There are mixed reactions as to how well he is in the running game. Mark Campbell however is considerd one of the best blocking TE in the league. He can catch balls to and has shown that so far in camp. With Billy Miller showing up a few times last season he will probably see some playing time as well.
Which leads me to the offensive line. Sure the Saints lost center Jeff Fain who is now sleeping with the enemy, but Jonathan Goodwin has filled in quite well. He also did a great job last season when Fain was hurt. All in all the line has been very good the past two seasons. Brees is one of the least sacked QB's since coming here. OT Jamal Brown is top 3 in this league and Jahri Evans from Bloomsburgh college came out of nowhere as a rookie in 2006 and it carried right over to last season. I expect nothing to change with this group and in fact it became deeper with the addition of Carl Nicks, a 6'5 341 pound rookie from Nebraska who has impressed coach Shaun Payton so far.
The Saints offense should be every bit of what it's been these past two seasons, very high powered. With all the additions added to the defensive side of the ball, I expect a great season from New Orleans. One that'll take us to the one place we've never been...and that's the Super Bowl.
While I don't see the Taints in the Super Bowl, I do think they will be the NFC South winner, easily.
I'm still a firm believer that Reggie Bush is the next Marshall Faulk. Their back up QB is better than a handful of teams starting QBs. If the defense could get some stops, they could be dangerous. A healthy Deuce is the secret to Bush's success.
Heard that Carl Nicks was called "IHOP" @ Nebraska...what with all the pancakes he's servin. I would shop around L. Moore, D. Henderson, and T. Copper...just to see what we could get for them. We have a glut of good receivers, and, rather than just cut them, we might be able to turn lead into gold.
gambitxxx
The Saints as NFC South division winners by no means a certainty. But it's theirs for the taking. As to them being NFC champions they'll have to prove themselves worthy of the pedigree needed to win it.
As to them being anointed as champions that'll be in the hand of the football gods as well as their players.
But it'll be interesting to see what'll happen along the way this upcoming season.
I'm not saying they will go to the big dance but are good enough to get there.
Bush is just one of those players that had lots of hype coming out of college. When he didn't turn out fast enough for everyones liking, they now want to say he's a bust. Some players just need more time than others. Belive it or not Pierre Thomas can handle Deuce's role real well.
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Plutonium,
Yeah that was his nickname alright. There is no market for Henderson. If you remember as a free agent this year the Buc's were the only ones who made an offer...it was the same the Saints made. I'm not sure Moore or Copper has any value either.
Justan'
The Saints will win the South no doubt. However I think they'll be playing for the NFC championship again. I see them and Seattle in that game.
gambitxxx
I don't doubt your oprimism but I for one don't see them playing the Seahawks in the NFC championship game. I think that if they're going to meet anyone it may well be either the Giants or the Cowboys. Something tells me that if everything falls into place it'll be either one of these two teams that they could end up facing.
Ya'll are all insane. Maybe you haven't heard of a new acquisition named Matt Ryan. Falcons will not only win the division, but will represent the NFC this year. All you wanna-be experts are vulnerable to those ESPN guru fools.
ttoooll
Stop drinkin' the Kool-Aid. Ryan has yet to throw ball in the NFL. And you've got him guiding the Falcons and to the NFC championship game and then winning it ? I'd say that you're the one whose sanity ought to be in question. Say nothing of which the Falcons will definitely be struggling this season.
And by the way not all of us are crazed with the opinions of the alleged gurus of ESPN. Give the individuals within this forum some credit as they're far more intelligent than you believe them to be.
Matt Ryan isn't good enough to carry this team on his shoulders and neither was Vick when he was on top of his game. And if anything the team itself will be lucky if it posts a winning season to begin with .
justan' aka tophatal ........
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gambitxxx
The Cowboys are good enough it's the arrognacy more than anything else thatn most people dislike. That being said if they're to prevail then they'll have to come out of the gates and proves themselves . And that's not just in the regular season but the playoff as well.
If they're unable to do that then Phillips'll be looking for another job once the season is over. Then his heir apparent Jason Garrett'll take over.
Afterall if the truth were really known that's the way Jerry Jones would really like it.
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