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Best Team In The NFC – The New Orleans Saints

Posted by Robert Lewis under New Orleans Saints 

Mcallister goes in for a score

You Heard Right Dallas Fans; the best team in the NFC is the Saints. I know what some of you are saying, but without a doubt the Saints are the team to beat in 2008.

Last years predictions were simply a roll off of the success they had in 2006, the pieces that were put in place to fix the holes in the defense did not pan out, and injuries kept the playmakers off the field. The loss of Deuce was like tying a boxer’s right hand behind his back. The big punch he brings was not there. Deuce wears teams down, and that did not happen after he went down.

This year is different, the defensive holes have been filled, and teams will now have to worry about at least 3 major threats with Reggie Bush, Marques Colston, and now Jeremy Shockey going down the field. This will also open the run game and provide the lethal blow to opposing teams each week.

Just looking at the rest of the teams in the NFC, there are just to many questions left to be answered. 7 teams in the NFC have questions still at the QB position. Also there are the off the field issues that are plaguing some.

As far as Dallas is concerned, the only team that is close to being on the same talent level as the Saints. They will implode from within; they have a playboy QB, that can’t stay focused, and other playmakers that are focused more on individual accomplishments instead of just winning as a team.

I have already stated my case in previous articles, so I will just give you the cliff notes.

QB Drew Brees is the most accurate passer in the NFL, giving him 3 playmakers to throw the ball to will be a sure thing.

Whoever lines up in the backfield for the Saints will benefit from the passing game, and see allot of open field to run in.

The Offensive line is returning everyone except Center Jeff Faine; they will once again allow Drew Brees to stay upright this year.

The Defensive line is stacked and has enough quality backups to allow plenty of rotation, and rest so when the 4th qtr comes around, they will be able to maintain and hold teams allot more.

The linebackers will benefit from the improvements in the D line, and will be able to chase and tackle without worrying about those big OL guys bearing down on them. Vilma is going to be the spark; the LB core has been missing.

The CB, and Safety positions are stacked as well, each person will be playing harder than ever, in fear that if a hint of 2007 pops up, Coach Payton will yank them in a heart beat.

So with that, my 2008 prediction for the New Orleans Saints is:

13-3 Regular Season Record

NFC South Champions

NFC Champions

Super Bowl Champions,

5 Saints going to the Pro Bowl this year!!!


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8 Responses to “Best Team In The NFC – The New Orleans Saints”

  1. Loren Leiser on July 24th, 2008 6:46 pm

    I did think about writing a whole article on how you’re completely wrong but i’ll do it here. Defense wins Super Bowls and in 2007 their pass defense was 30th. 30th man! They gave up a league worst 7.9 yards per reception and a league worst opponent quarterback rating at 96.9. Brees is an accurate QB, but not the MOST accurate, that title belongs to Brady, Brees is ranked 3rd. And among the top 10 QBs he has the lowest yards per reception. Yes he’ll have numbers this year, only cause they’ll be caught up in shoot outs! I give them a 11-5 and a second round loss in the playoffs…

  2. Landis91 on July 25th, 2008 2:39 am

    Haha, you beat me to it, Loren. I, too, considered posting a rebut, but your post was concise and to the point.

  3. Todd on July 25th, 2008 3:14 am

    Why do you say thats right Cowboy fans they wont be able to claim the title either, Sorry Aints Sorry Cow Gals SeaHawks Rule in 2008

  4. Robert on July 25th, 2008 7:09 am

    So I only got the QB position wrong, thats pretty good odds.

    Thanks for the post, and reading my article.

  5. Jonathan on July 25th, 2008 6:23 pm

    I’ll agree to this. If Meachem and Arrington can become a 3rd of what Colston is. Teams are going to be in trouble just on that alone. Include Shockey, a healthy McAllister and Bush. Teams stand no chance.

    As for the defense. Vilma, Ellis and McCray are HUGE additions. Roman Harper is only getting better and now that he has a decent front 7, he’ll be making plays all day in the secondary. Jason David was the reason for a 7.9 yards per reception. He’s looking at the bottom up and isn’t looking like a starter.

    Cowboys will be good, Saints will be better.

  6. Dion on July 25th, 2008 10:14 pm

    Saints the best team in the NFC South? Don’t make me laugh. If they were the pathetic BEARS wouldn’t have OWNED them the past 2 years.

    GO BUCS
    ‘02 NFCS Champs, SB Champs
    ‘05 NFCS Champs
    ‘07 NFCS Champs

    The Bucs OWN the South, and will prove that again this year.

  7. Jonw on July 26th, 2008 1:21 pm

    This is a bit of a Homer article no? While the addition of Shockey is a great one Colston is still fairly inconsistent and lacks a double coverage demanding WR opposite him. Deuce has had a ton of problems staying healthy and Bush has yet to demonstrate himself as an every down back. They made some great moves in the offseason to patch up the secondary but they still lack an intimidating duo at FS and SS. The Boys, Giants and Packers will all give the Saints a good amount of trouble for the NFC championship.

  8. Michael on August 6th, 2008 11:44 am

    lol,
    Colston has the best first 2 seasons of any reciever in league history. Last year he was in double coverage most of the time without concentration on healthy backs due to injuries. There was also no tight end that could catch.
    This year with everyone healthy and the additions you have
    BREES BUSH DEUCE COLSTON SHOCKEY, and some up and commers. Last year after the injuries it was BREES COLSTON.

    As far as defence you cant base it off last years its a completely different squad dumbasses.
    Saints or Bucs will win division. Whoever wins more home games.

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