New Orleans Saints found tough times taught them how to win
 

ALLEN PARK — With Detroit zooming to a 5-0 start thanks to some big comeback wins, then 2-4 over the next six games, the question has been asked throughout the season if the Lions are contenders or pretenders.

New Orleans fans asked themselves the same questions about the Saints before they won Super Bowl XLIV, which launched them into the NFL's elite, along with teams like New England, Green Bay and Indianapolis (with Peyton Manning, of course).

Teams learn to play at the highest level only through experience. When quarterback Drew Brees signed with New Orleans in 2006, the team went 10-6 and went to the NFC championship game that season.

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Detroit reminds me of us in 1993 - we jumped out to a 5-0 start & then finished the season 8-8. I think our QB was Wade Wilson (eck!!)

This team has character, Championship character. All we used to have was a team with characters.