Danno

Optimism:
1-The Saints are a talent laden team with very few glaring holes.
2-We were a few plays away from being 10-6 or 11-5.
3-There won’t be any massive make-overs going into 2004. Continuity certainly couldn’t hurt.
4-We are young at most positions, so team improvement is very likely as experience increases.
5-2004 draft is very promising for addressing the Saints primary needs, CB/LB.
6-Of the consensus needs, all but LB and CB have been addressed. We haven’t downgraded any position. Although T-rex is debatable.
7-The injury bug isn’t likely to devastate this team 2 years in a row, (knock on wood).
8-The signing of a highly respected and sought after D-line coach will most likely improve the unit substantially.
9-Many NFC teams took an offseason hit IMO, (SF, STL, TB, NYG, GB)
9-After 30 plus years of misery, we’re due!

Pessimism:
1- A few of our main holes on this team (LB/CB) haven’t been addressed yet. Depending on 2 rookies to fill those holes is risky.
2-The coaching staff has yet to prove they have what it takes for us to take the next step.
3-Our LB crew hasn’t improved in 3 years, and so far it appears not much has been done about it.
4-We are one key injury (you know who he is) from absolute devastation. I refuse to even mention his name and injury in the same sentence.
5-Many of the NFC teams appear to have gotten much better on paper, (Dall, Wash, Minn, Sea, Phl)
6-After 30 plus years of misery, its inevitable that it will continue.


[Edited on 13/4/2004 by Danno]