The New Orleans Saints were a team we have come to expect to be in the playoffs as long as Drew Brees is under center. It seems that the same issues that have plagued the Saints each season struck again as New Orleans finished with a losing record. With Drew Brees saying he can compete at a high level into his 40s, the Saints are focused about this season and making their way back in the postseason.
2015 record: 7-9
Key draft picks: DT Sheldon Rankins, WR Michael Thomas, S Vonn Bell
Key additions: TE Coby Fleener, DT Nick Fairley
Key departures: WR Marques Colston , OL Jahri Evans
Drew Brees kept the Saints offense moving the right direction despite trading Jimmy Graham away. Brees put up 4,870 yards passing with 32 touchdowns to only 11 interceptions. In Graham’s absence, Brandin Cooks stepped up New Orleans, collecting 1,138 and nine touchdowns. If he can repeat a performance like that, he could quickly be considered one of the better receivers in the league.
Former Heisman trophy winner Mark Ingram had a remarkable season and finally started to look like the player New Orleans always thought he could be. Stepping up in the running game, he rushed for 769 yards and six touchdowns while gaining 405 yards on 50 receptions. Whether this is a one year spark and him reviving his career is up in the air, but if he can sustain his success, the Saints offense becomes that more dangerous and takes pressure off Brees.
The defense has been the one thing holding the Saints back year after year. 2015 was no different. The Saints ranked 31st in the league in pass and rush defense. The only team with a worst total defense than New Orleans was the New York Giants.
The Saints made sure to target those weak points in the draft and free agency. They signed DT Nick Fairley to a one year deal and took Sheldon Rankins with their first pick. Anchoring the defense through the line will be key for New Orleans as they were no better at getting after the quarterback as they were stopping the run. Putting these two with Cameron Jordan should change that in 2016. Read more....
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2015 record: 7-9
Key draft picks: DT Sheldon Rankins, WR Michael Thomas, S Vonn Bell
Key additions: TE Coby Fleener, DT Nick Fairley
Key departures: WR Marques Colston , OL Jahri Evans
Drew Brees kept the Saints offense moving the right direction despite trading Jimmy Graham away. Brees put up 4,870 yards passing with 32 touchdowns to only 11 interceptions. In Graham’s absence, Brandin Cooks stepped up New Orleans, collecting 1,138 and nine touchdowns. If he can repeat a performance like that, he could quickly be considered one of the better receivers in the league.
Former Heisman trophy winner Mark Ingram had a remarkable season and finally started to look like the player New Orleans always thought he could be. Stepping up in the running game, he rushed for 769 yards and six touchdowns while gaining 405 yards on 50 receptions. Whether this is a one year spark and him reviving his career is up in the air, but if he can sustain his success, the Saints offense becomes that more dangerous and takes pressure off Brees.
The defense has been the one thing holding the Saints back year after year. 2015 was no different. The Saints ranked 31st in the league in pass and rush defense. The only team with a worst total defense than New Orleans was the New York Giants.
The Saints made sure to target those weak points in the draft and free agency. They signed DT Nick Fairley to a one year deal and took Sheldon Rankins with their first pick. Anchoring the defense through the line will be key for New Orleans as they were no better at getting after the quarterback as they were stopping the run. Putting these two with Cameron Jordan should change that in 2016. Read more....
For NFL news, video highlights, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more only at feeltheaction.com
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