I hate to put so much stock in one game, but we will get a good idea whether pretender or contender after Monday night.

[quote]Veteren leadership will be the difference if the others show up to play as a unit.

I think yer right. and it's up to Drew and Joe and Ernie and da deuce is at 6 years and seems to be a well grounded fellow - Dam-bit where is fast freddy when ya need a vet.

Reality check.
I and most around here thought that at best, the Saints were a 6-10, 7-9 team this year.
I am sticking to that. If I am wrong then I will be pleasantly suprised.
If we lose on Monday then I won't be disappointed.
As long as we play well.
With all the debris Payton has had to deal with it would be a miracle on par with the '80 USA hockey team if we make the playoffs this year.
I am not trying to be negative. Believe me.
I am a SUNSHINER!!!!!!!!
Let us not get caught up in the emotion and forget that this was a VERY poorly coached and managed team with myriad issues just a year ago.
BTW, AB sucks!!!!!!!!!!!! :P