The Saints defense the last 3 seasons are better than in 2009 except take aways and punishing the QB. Of course they got slapped with bounty gate for the later but I think that was a load of BS. The defense now is certainly better than most of the defenses Brees had at his disposal and better than any defense that Derek Carr has had around him (By a long shot) I see a few needs mainly on the Oline and DT positions but I have no doubt those will be addressed before the season starts. Folks act like the Saints are completely hobbled but that was mainly the injuries that they have had more than their share of the last two seasons. Let's hope for a bit of luck in that area this time around. We are due.