This was what Charles Robinson wrote before the game last Saturday:
10. New Orleans Saints (6-4) – The Saints are starting to wilt under the sudden playoff expectations. And coach Sean Payton might want to strive for a little more balance considering he supposedly has two marquee running backs (Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush) on the roster. Quarterback Drew Brees is on pace to throw over 600 passes this season. That's a recipe for a dead arm in the playoffs.
Is that true his arm will tire out by that time if the Saints make the playoff?