Here’s what I don’t get re Saints ranking predictions
Off the top of my head
Lost Mike, Ram and Maye
Gained Young and Gay
You can argue semantics but that is difficult to call an even swap much less an improvement. Other teams are only adding in the offseason.
Let's be honest, losing Mike isn't really losing anything. since 2019 he averages 24 catches for 265 yards a year. Losing Ram is a legit concern, but we drafted Fuaga. Maye was outplayed last year by Howden, his younger and more inexpensive back up, it was absolutely not a loss.
We added St Brown, Cedric Wilson, Stanley Morgan, and drafted Bub Means, our WR unit is much improved from last season.
We added Will Harris, Kendal Vickers, Chase young and Willie Gay to the Defense, added depth to our Oline by signing Shane Lemieux, Justin Herron, Udoh and Lucas Patrick.
I really do not think there is any question that the roster has improved.
We have much of the same core from our top 10 defense from last season, and a new and improved play caller on offense.
Thinking we will do worse is weird.