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I was close to ranking the Indianapolis Colts higher simply because of quarterback Peyton Manning's stellar play, but with the loss of Bob Sanders (yes, AGAIN), among other injuries, I can see Indy being one and done in the postseason yet again.
As for the Saints, they are the best team in the league for a few reasons. First of all, they have Drew Brees, arguably the best quarterback in the league not named Brady or Manning. Just look at the numbers: 106.1 QB rating, 2,336 passing yards, and 17 touchdowns to seven interceptions.
And even though Brees hasn't gone ballistic as much as last season (not that he has to), that's actually a good thing.
It shows that it's not always Brees that has to make a big play. Thanks to the Saints' improved defense, specifically their safety and pick-sixing (look it up in the Fred Richani dictionary) extraordinaire Darren Sharper, who already has seven interceptions—three returned for touchdowns.
Oh, I realize at this time the Saints are ranked 16 in total defense (tackles, sacks, interceptions, points allowed, etc.) at this time, which may not impress some. Well news flash: they were ranked towards the bottom last season. That's still a pretty significant improvement.
One more thing.
The Saints still have Marques Colston, Jeremy Shockey (who as a Giants fan I DESPISE), great offensive line, and a running back palooza featuring Mike Bell (same one that disappeared off of the earth two seasons prior), Pierre Thomas (who has to be the toughest Frenchman to come from France since.......okay let's move on), and Reggie Bush (aka the man lucky enough to get back with Kim Kardashian after they broke up. And you know what? I don't blame him!).
Did I mention they have Drew Brees and that the Saints are number one in total offense (yards per game) with 426.9?
I rest my case.
Fred "The F-Bomb" Richani is a columnist for The Sports Courier , 411Mania.com, and everythingyntk.com. Richani founded The Sports Courier in 2009. His work has been featured on CBS Sportsline, Pro Wrestling Torch, GOOGLE News, and USAToday.com . He has also interviewed Platinum-selling bands Blue October and OneRepublic. Richani currently resides in Freehold, NJ, just an hour from New York City and Philadelphia.
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