New Orleans Saints: Despite Marques Colston Injury, the Saints Will March on

Marques Colston is sidelined with a broken collarbone, but do not expect the Saints’ potent offense to come to a halt. Drew Brees is too talented and he’ll make due with the weapons he has.

Devery Henderson and Robert Meachem are more than capable of shouldering the load while Colston and Lance Moore (groin) are on the mend. They have been in the offense for years, and that continuity should not go unnoticed.

The injuries could almost be a blessing for Jimmy Graham, as there are less mouths to feed in what is expected to be his breakout season.

Graham has the speed-size-athleticism combo that today’s best tight ends possess. It makes them virtually unable to be covered by linebackers because of his speed and by safeties because of his size.

Darren Sproles was every bit as good as advertised for the Saints. He should make the loss of Reggie Bush go unnoticed. He’s equally as dangerous in the return game and in the passing game as Bush, but is a better runner between the tackles.

Speaking of runners, despite getting stuffed at the goal line, Ingram’s presence will provide enough balance to keep defenses from merely trying to take the pass away.

If they go with a dime package to slow Brees, Ingram will make them pay.

Don’t downgrade Brees. He’ll be just fine. Aside from Colston, all the Saints’ skill position players actually get an upgrade.

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