Here’s what I don’t get re Saints ranking predictions

I think the team will be ok and marginally better than last year, with a chance to be even better than that. The O-line will be missing Ram, who played on one leg last year and Peat, who had his best year as a Pro. CGM (CPM) being off the team is actually an improvement. The Defense should be as good as last year. The new zone blocking scheme should help with the line. Carr did a good job last year, the haters just hate. He is the best we have by a long shot, he's an above average starter. If the O-line can adjust to the new scheme and play as well as an average unit, this team is poised for between 8-12 wins. Yeah, that is a huge spread, but one bounce of the ball can mean the difference between a W and a big fat L.