GumboBC

It's not much happening this time of year. Let's look at what's being told to us by the Saints organization and see what's fact or fiction.


1. No proven middle linebacker was brought in and the linebackers Haslett coveted were gone in the draft when the Saints picked. Now Haslett and co. are telling us that Courtney Watson and Cie Grant are the real deal and we'll see how good they are when they hit the field this season Cie Grant and Courtney are the real deal. Fact or Fiction?

2. Haslett and co. focus this year has been on getting high character guys. The Ravens have a few guys on their team that have shady pasts and it doesn't seem to affect them. As a matter of fact several teams have questionable character guys on their team and it's not hurting them. Winning seems to be a cure all for those team. High character guys will improve this team. Fact or ficton?

3. Haslett has taken a no-nosense approach to coaching this season. In the past couple of years he's let things slide and tried to be a players coach. Haslett's new approach will make a difference this year. Fact or Fiction?

4. John Pease was brought in as defensive line coach. He's being talked about as a guy that's going to get the underachievers to finally play up to their potenital. John Pease will make a big difference to the defensive line. Fact or Fiction?

5. It's being reported that Donte' Stallworth has finially matured and the injuries are a thing of the past. Donte' will finally stay healthy and be a big difference maker this year. Fact or Fiction?

6. Haslett says he is satisfied with the cornerbacks they have. The current CB's will get the job done. Fact or Fiction?

7. Haslett says the lack of player turnover is one of the keys to success this season. Other teams bring in more players each year and it's not that much of a problem. Low player turnover will help. Fact or Fiction?



[Edited on 22/6/2004 by GumboBC]