Easterbrook: NFC Preview
 

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I don't know if you've ever read Gregg Easterbrook, but if not, he's an economist that moonlights as a sports writer for ESPN - Page 2. He can be a pompous, self-righteous, blow-hard at times, so take him with a grain of salt. That said, I totally agree with his assessment. :)

New Orleans Saints

Who led the NFL in offense last season? Indianapolis? San Diego? No, it was the Saints, finishing first in passing behind the unwanted Drew Brees -- discarded by San Diego, rejected by Miami. New Orleans also finished an impressive third in passing defense. Stats like that take you places, as the Saints made the NFC Championship Game for the first time ever.

In the championship New Orleans showed it was green, making numerous mental errors, especially Reggie Bush taunting Brian Urlacher as he raced up the sideline for what would prove to be the last Saints score. But now that New Orleans has been there and presumably realizes the mental discipline needed to prevail at the top, Tuesday Morning Quarterback expects the world of this club in 2007. In fact, I make the Saints my favorite to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. This may be the first time the phrase "the Saints are the favorite to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl" has ever been typed! Brees is fabulous; the Dolphins will need years to recover from Little Nicky Saban's blunder in not signing him. The backfield is loaded. The receivers finished first overall last season, and are reinforced by a first-round draft choice. The offensive line is among the league's best. The defense is solid. Check the depth chart -- New Orleans rivals New England, Baltimore and Indianapolis for most talent in the league. The Saints are now a monster team, and that may be the first time those words have ever been typed as well.

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I love Easterbrook!! TMQ is my favorite weekly sports item.

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Great post WhoDat

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solid defense?
watch what manning does to this, (solid defense)..........
i only hope breed can keep up......................

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Breed? SSmitty, are you going into the sex talk again? LOL. That should go into another thread my friend.

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We will beat the Colts. Mark my words.

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it's amazing what one letter will make people think............
guttermind, guttermind, guttermind...................................

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speaking of gutterminds, has anyone heard from b&b?

joe, i have been trying to get ahold of halo, but for some reason, the e-mails do not go through........
i have a great prize with an idea for a contest, but, alas.............no takers...........
and speaking of trash with class, where's diva?

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Great post, the hair is standing up behind my neck..
I can't hardly wait for week one!!!

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Great post, thx for putting the article up. I listen to the NFL channel on Sirius satelite radio all the time and let me tell you, all of the host's are singing the Saint's praises. Oh and Adam Schein has already selected Bree's as his pick for league MVP.