New Orleans Saints: Right Where They Want To Be

papz · 07-02-2011, 10:04 AM

A new Collective Bargaining Agreement is on the horizon. While many believe that this peculiar off-season will have adverse affects on the Week 1 (or Month 1) product come regular season, I believe the Saints are in the perfect position. Due to the shortened off-season, teams with continuity have even more of a competitive advantage than normal. The Saints have the same head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and quarterback. The foundation has been in place and built upon. All the cornerstones are entrenched. Already, the Saints have a distinct advantage over half the NFL.

The Saints have also enjoyed what many would call the perfect draft. A draft in which they value-matched their three biggest needs when they made their first three choices. Their fourth biggest need (arguably the biggest need) was filled with a big man in DT Shaun Rogers before most teams even got a sniff at free agency, much less the draft. They have a shrewd, fair and realistic front office to go with an innovative coaching staff that has done a great job developing players, including many undrafted free agents. Below, we'll discuss the state of the Saints roster and why they are in prime position to make another run at the Super Bowl, all before free agency has officially begun.

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New Orleans Saints: Right Where They Want To Be - Canal Street Chronicles

07-02-2011, 10:04 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	New Orleans Saints: Right Where They Want To Be A new Collective Bargaining Agreement is on the horizon. While many believe that this peculiar off-season will have adverse affects on the Week 1 (or Month 1) product come regular season, I believe the Saints are in the perfect position. Due to the shortened off-season, teams with continuity have even more of a competitive advantage than normal. The Saints have the same head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and quarterback. The foundation has been in place and built upon. All the cornerstones are entrenched. Already, the Saints have a distinct advantage over half the NFL. The Saints have also enjoyed what many would call the perfect draft. A draft in which they value-matched their three biggest needs when they made their first three choices. Their fourth biggest need (arguably the biggest need) was filled with a big man in DT Shaun Rogers before most teams even got a sniff at free agency, much less the draft. They have a shrewd, fair and realistic front office to go with an innovative coaching staff that has done a great job developing players, including many undrafted free agents. Below, we'll discuss the state of the Saints roster and why they are in prime position to make another run at the Super Bowl, all before free agency has officially begun. Continue reading here. New Orleans Saints: Right Where They Want To Be - Canal Street Chronicles
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