Why the 2018 saint can go further than 2017

Indonesianwhodat said

Better CB corps because of PRob
Better safeties because of Coleman (upgrade over Von Bell)
Better linebacking corps because of Davis
Better WR corps due to Smith and Meredith
We didnt really lose anyone of real value. Vaccaro is the closest thing to that definition and I dont think we’ll miss him that much
Hopefully better DL due to Davenport

I think we had a great offseason. My only two concern is Ingram missing 4 games and Rams going for broke

If we can manage the concerns this is the year we’ll win the Superbowl again

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I think it's safe to say that Kelemete is the loss. Especially with Strief retiring as well.

As for his replacement we have: Bushrod

And I think Bushrod is an adequate replacement "IF" our starting 5 stay a little bit healthier than last year. Kelemete played a lot and did it at a high level. I think Bushrod can play at that same high level, but not if he has to play as much as Kelemete did. Stamina for the long season and some speed are the first things age takes away from O-linemen. I think he's good for 4 to 6... maybe 8 starts at guard in a pinch.