Saints hire Ted Rath as director of sports science, former Eagles director of sports performance

Regardless of how good Rath is or isn't, and I think he's likely at worst good at his job, it's nice to see the team making changes instead of doubling down and pretending that the rash of injuries was just bad luck. Some of it was, but there are things a team can do do lessen injuries, especially soft tissue injuries.

And there are unseen benefits to a team being in better shape and/or not worn out as the season goes along in the form of guys making fewer mental mistakes because they are tired and having the energy to make plays at the end of a game. All those things seemed to be lacking with Rhea.

And it's going to be particularly important to be in shape for guys on the Saints offense since Moore likes to play offense with tempo.