A lot of articles I've read have them pegging the Saints as a team they want to like, but just can't jump on the bandwagon until they see how the defense is... and honestly, can you blame them? We just watched Drew Brees throw over 40 touchdowns and over 5000 yards and go 7-9 to show for it.
Heck, if the Saints' defense can just be below average this season, a lot of people will pick them to be at the least a playoff team.