*this is Dennis Allens first year as sole DC, we haven't seen his best yet
*the D is very young and will grow throughout the season
*we get Rankins back this year
*he Thomas and Bell look absolutely legit.
*peat is finally in a permanent spot, judgment before this is too early
*both lines and the LBs haven't had time to gel yet, it will improve
*Fairley looks like he's finally gonna fulfill his potential, on our team
*Cooks is entering the breakout 3rd year
*spiller is healthy
*byrd is healthy
*we have one of the best cornerbacks in the league
*we have one of the best quarterbacks in the league
*sean Payton has decided he is in nola for good, he's all in
This is NOT the last few seasons. This is newness. What we're seeing are growing pains. I actually called that we would be really bad last year. This year we're gonna be pretty good, playoff good.