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Let's hope he's right!!!

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/7718658

Can Aaron Brooks carry the New Orleans Saints' offensive load while running back Deuce McAllister is out with an ankle injury?

Yes.

He demonstrated as much after McAllister suffered the injury in Week 2 against San Francisco. Brooks ended up completing 25 of 34 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception.

I realize Brooks has a reputation for being erratic, and, in fact, looked pretty shaky in the season opener against Seattle. But he seems to feel more comfortable with a group of talented pass-catchers that figures to have a good deal of success against the St. Louis Rams. Joe Horn is a constant game-breaking presence at one receiver spot and is even more effective now that Donte' Stallworth is finally living up to his big-play potential at the other receiver position.

Jerome Pathon and tight end Boo Williams also are effective targets, as is McAllister's replacement, Aaron Stecker, who might not be as explosive as the starter but does catch the ball well (as he demonstrated with six receptions against the 49ers).

Brooks has a chance to thrive, considering the Rams' poor depth at cornerback and their defensive line's inability to consistently produce the pass rush needed to successfully pull off playing a Cover Two scheme that puts greater pressure on the cornerbacks.