What other coaches really think about DA and the Saints.

Don't you think how a person responds under non-ideal conditions is a critical evaluation tool as well? I mean that's what distinguishes guys like Payton and Tomlin from other coaches. Even in their most challenging seasons, they are able to achieve above-average status.
Oh it's absolutely a critical evaluation tool. The great ones can take lemons and make lemonade. But I don't think DA is great. There was no way he was going to do much of anything last year with the hand he was dealt. I don't think he'll ever be that guy. I just want to see what he's capable of next season with (hopefully) no excuses. I'm not expecting much but we'll see.