Take It To The Bank - The Saints Are The Best Team In The NFC

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 year's predictions were simply a roll off of the success they had in 2006, but 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 McCallister 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 three 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 is the Saints. They will implode from within; they have a QB that can’t stay focused, and other playmakers that are focused more on individual accomplishments instead of just winning as a team.

A few points to make my case:

QB Drew Brees is the most accurate passer in the NFL, and giving him three 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 a lot 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 all year.

The defensive line is stacked and has enough quality backups to allow for plenty of rotation and rest, so when the fourth quarter comes around they will be able to maintain and hold teams a lot 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.

Any questions?

Article was originaly posted on July 23, 2008

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