Originally Posted by Will Brinson, CBSSports.com

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New Orleans Saints, 9
Over (-120) / Under (even)
Really was hoping this would open up lower, because I love New Orleans this year. Starting Charles Brown and Zach Strief at tackles is a problem, but their guards are what make that offensive line hum. Drew Brees is Drew Brees and he is good. His weapons are all intact and I wouldn't be stunned if Mark Ingram had a surprisingly impressive season. Switching to Rob Ryan's 3-4 defense will improve things dramatically on D; netting Keenan Lewis, Victor Butler and Kenny Vaccarro were great, great moves. Sean Payton's return will make the offense more efficient and there aren't any bounty-related distractions this season. Verdict: OVER

2013 NFL season over/under win totals: NFC picks - CBSSports.com

Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 505447)

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 505452)

Preseason is a joke, and minicamp is practice. I am not sure how waiting until those are completed helps the assessment.

Originally Posted by AllSaints (Post 505519)

preseason is a joke remember Blaine Gabbert going Peyton manning on us last year n preseason then reg season came n ummm he stunk it up...

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 505520)

The unknown is Rex Ryan. Forget the issue if his defense, and keep in mind that more often than not teams start the season very slow on defense no matter who the new scheme or coordinator is. That is the reason for our opening.

Defenses are always the slowest to get up to speed in any season, add on a new DC and scheme and expect a few games before our feet are fully under us on that side of the ball.