DC NFL Preview: New Orleans Saints

2007 Record: 7-9

Key Additions:
Sedrick Ellis (DT) - Draft - USC
Tracy Porter (CB) - Draft - Indiana
Jeremy Shockey (TE) - Trade - Giants
Bobby McCray (DE) - FA - Jaguars
Jonathan Vilma (LB) - Trade - Jets
Dan Morgan (LB) - FA - Panthers
Mark Brunell (QB) - FA - Redskins
Aaron Glenn (DB) - FA - Jaguars
Matt Lehr (G) - FA - Buccaneers
Randall Gay (CB) - FA - Patriots

Key Losses:
Olindo Mare (K) - FA - Dolphins
Eric Johnson (TE) - FA - Not Signed
Jeff Faine (C) - FA - Buccaneers
Matt McCoy (LB) - FA - Buccaneers

Offense:
This offense was a disappointment last year, and it was not because of the passing game. It was because Reggie Bush is not an ever down back, and when Deuce McAllister went down, Bush was pushed into a position he can't handle. Now, if Duece can come back healthy this offense could be in the top 5 in the NFL. Brees is a stud, and a warrior, look for him to be one of the best QBs in the league. Colston has emerged as a great #1 receiver, and everyone knows that I love David Patten. Patten gives them a sure handed receiver while Devery gives them a deep threat. All around one of the most dangerous offenses in all the NFL, but Duece needs to stay healthy.

Defense:
This might be one of the most improved defenses in the NFL. The question is whether or not they will gel together in time to make an impact this season. Dan Morgan and
Jonathan Vilma are a big upgrade over anything they had. Gay is a very solid nickel back, so I expect this team to be ranked a lot higher than 26th, which is what they were ranked last year in total defense.

Overall:
This team could be awesome this year. I hate to say that it comes down to one guy, but it kinda does. Duece has to stay healthy to provide balance on this offense. I think and will, and I expect big things from the Saints this year.

Predicted Record: 11-5

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New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Carolina Panthers
Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints

-BMack