An Open Letter to New Orleans Saints' Coach, Sean Payton

Dear Coach Payton,

The only highlight Jason David has provided the Saints with came in the 2007 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. I'm sure you remember when he returned a fumble for a touchdown, as it's the only good thing he's done since becoming a Saint.

This restricted free-agent pick up has got to be the worse acquisition in the last decade. I beg you to do something about it quickly, or the New Orleans Saints' fans will not be happy for much longer.

Last year, week after week, we watched wide receivers score at will on the right side of the field. Jason David was made to look as if he had never played a game of football in his life.

Your staff, however, stayed with him, allowing David an opportunity to redeem himself.

Granted, we cannot blame every defensive problem on Jason David, but we can say with confidence that he has done nothing to remedy these problems. It is absolutely fair to put most of the blame on him, as so many touchdowns came on plays that he failed miserably to defend. On most plays, David was not even within five yards of the receiver.

On Saturday, against the Texans, he was again a lost puppy. David allowed far too many passes to be caught in his area.

Saints fans in the Superdome showered the arena with boos after David allowed a touchdown and two, crucial third-down conversions.

Coach Payton, please put this guy out of his misery. Put Saints' fans out of their misery, and let's move on.

Between Aaron Glen, Tracy Porter, Randall Gay, and Usama Young, there has to be someone better.

Porter and Young need more repetitions, but releasing Jason David will allow them and the others to gain adequate experience.

There are options, Coach Payton. Please make this defense better and explore them.

Sincerely Yours,
Robert Lewis