SmashMouth

There's some truth to that...

Roster isn't set though. It'll be fun to see it unfold. Hoping the moves elevate us, barring disastrous injuries.

AsylumGuido

I believe that Pete Carmichael will place our offensive weapons in the best situation to succeed. If that includes elements of the past offense under Payton, then so be it, since there are returning weapons. But I also expect Carmichael and Winston to add components that fit his skillset the best. I believe the familiarity which is mentioned is more related to things like terminology which can be a major hurdle under most changes in player and/or coaching personnel. I have always heard that almost all teams have the same basic plays in their book, but it is how they are implemented, the timing in which they are used, and the personnel in place to run them that makes the difference. Certainly there are exotic twists and variations, much loved by Sean Payton, but I believe for the most part it is the execution, game planning, and playcalling that matters the most. I feel we have every component required in that to succeed. I fully expect us to challenge for the division title and most certainly a spot in the playoffs ... barring in-season disasters as mentioned by others.

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

TheOak

I didn’t mean to imply the starting roster, more that we know what we have to work with as a whole.