OFFICIAL SAINTS VS. CHIEFS GAMEDAY THREAD

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From what I could piece together from spotty WWL signal here, and just seeing the score, it sounded really sloppy. I didnt get a great look at replay, but initially, Im pleasantly surprised: My #1 concern was pass protection. It looks at least as good as last year. Drew looks "on."

Armstrong looks like a viable option for Charles Brown. I was not disappointed in defense, except I dont understand how Will Smith is going to cover backs. Kenny Vaccaro looks like the real deal, and I was skeptical of the pick.

We are still a pass-first team, and the O-line appear tuned to pass block first.
I'm good with this. We still have PT & Sproles, and Ingram still shows promise, and working off our pass threat, I think our running game will be fine.

Defense is still like a blind date-- I have high hopes, but can make do with less.

-- Drew Brees left the field in one piece, walking on his own feet, so I think we can smile.

I LOVE preseason. They put on their helmets and play football. You get to see who might be a star, a la Pierre Thomas. Real football & cooler weather is coming. Its the most wonderful time of the year.

As far as the issues, I sell my p-season tix, so no big deal. And I'll be making the trip from Texas for the home games, win or lose-- But really, there is no lose. You're in New Orleans.