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'13. New Orleans Saints (7-9) — Even though we know the nucleus of the team is returning, I had more difficulty ranking the Saints than any other team. Truth is, I could just as easily see them going to the Super Bowl as I could see them fall to 5-11. I want to say that Reggie Bush is going to channel his collegiate greatness, that Sean Payton will revert to his “offensive savant” status and that their supremely talented D-ends will consistently wreak havoc off the edge. Problem is, I can’t. As inconsistent as they are talented, it’s anyone’s guess as to where this squad finishes. One of the few areas where there is a dearth of capable bodies is in the secondary. You heard it here first: Asante Samuel will be Saint in 2008. (Oakland’s Nnamdi Asomugha is also a possibility, and if New Orleans nabs him instead, let’s compromise and say you heard it here second.)
Biggest strength: Quarterback. Then again, it’s “uh oh” time if Drew Brees goes down.
Biggest concern: Secondary.
Breakout player: WR Robert Meachem. Athletic marvel essentially redshirted in 2007.'
Biggest strength: Quarterback. Then again, it’s “uh oh” time if Drew Brees goes down.
Biggest concern: Secondary.
Breakout player: WR Robert Meachem. Athletic marvel essentially redshirted in 2007.'