Danno

Yes, I know. We do have some talent on defense, probably about NFL average. We just lack those 2 or 3 difference makers, especially in the front 7.

I just shake my head when I hear someone say we have gaping holes everywhere on defense, or that we have absolutely no talent on defense.

SmashMouth

We need some Bama and Bengal Tigers on the Saints' team!

K Major

I live in the DFW area (Bedford) and saw a fair amount of Rob and the 'boys' play on D this past season. Yes he was lively on the sidelines, however when his team was healthy they executed in his system. Romo and that offense with no running game didn't give the D much help. I think he would bring an an 'attacking style' that Spaggs didn't effectively utilize. When their studs Bruce Carter, Ratliff, Sean Lee & Ware went down, that team fell apart and he was basically stuck with coaching guys off the street. If he is at least 'average or middle of the road' we will be OK. I think Payton knows that we don't have to have the best defense in the land to be successful.

With the acquisition of a few new faces on D with playmaking ability & an effective pass rush, things will be a lot different for us in 2013. In saying all of that I'd take Rob as our new DC in a NY minute. Dallas and delusional Jerry Jones let go the wrong guy. You fire Rob and bring in Kiffin who was exposed big time at PAC-10 USC??

Last coach we brought over from Dallas did ok ..... I'm just saying.

lee909

The potential front three of Bunkley,Hicks and Jordan really excites me.If we can get a edge rusher and a good coverage MLB I think the unit looks pretty good on paper.Its pretty young and will need to play to its potential but I'm quite optimistic.
I'm not that keen on parts of the secondary but they have been hung out to dry at times with the amount of time the front 7 gave the opposing QB.

QBREES9

As long as its NOT Rob Ryan !