5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC

WhoDat_WeDat · 08-22-2013, 07:05 AM

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The wholesome image of the New Orleans Saints was damaged severely with the "Bountygate" scandal. They were the team that rose steadily from perennial losers to big-time playoff winners.

It really was a feel good story. On the backdrop of what had happened to the city and the surrounding area after Hurricane Katrina, they finally reached the summit, only for that Super Bowl-winning season to have a big black cloud over it.

Now, the League has lifted all of it's suspensions and the team will look to bounce back.

And 2012 they had the worst possible start but almost salvaged the season.
This coming year will be a big challenge, both on and off the field, as they look to shake off what happened during the scandal, and the bitter feeling it left behind.

No doubting they still have a lot of talent, so here are five reasons why the Saints will be the team to watch in 2013, and could well turn out to be the ones to beat.

Seer1 · 08-22-2013, 08:07 AM

Let's see here:
1. The season hasn't started so every NFC team is the team to beat.
2. The season hasn't started so every NFC team is the team to beat.
3. The season hasn't started so every NFC team is the team to beat......

saintsfan1976 · 08-22-2013, 08:28 AM

Not necessarily.

NFC should arguably be the toughest division in the NFL again but you can already see who's looking sharp.

SAINTS!!

TheOak · 08-22-2013, 08:43 AM

Stopped reading at the K-word

Supertek · 08-22-2013, 09:23 AM

Atlanta is going to be ready for us but I think resistance is futile. This team is going to play mad this year and we are going to shock a lot of people. I think 11 wins is very realistic as long as the defense contnues to improve we may even do better.

Danno · 08-22-2013, 09:38 AM

Recap...
Brees
Graham
Payton
Ryan
Schedule?

73Saint · 08-22-2013, 12:04 PM

I was with him all the way until the favorable schedule. It looks pretty darn gruesome to me!!

Utah_Saint · 08-22-2013, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

I was with him all the way until the favorable schedule. It looks pretty darn gruesome to me!!

You're right. Based on last years records, the Saints have the third hardest schedule this year.

Team-by-team strength of schedule for 2013 - NFL.com

SmashMouth · 08-22-2013, 01:06 PM

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Danno · 08-22-2013, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

You're right. Based on last years records, the Saints have the third hardest schedule this year.

Team-by-team strength of schedule for 2013 - NFL.com

But we only play 6 teams that had winning records last year.

08-22-2013, 07:05 AM	#1
WhoDat_WeDat Registered Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 38	5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC Full Story:http://www.footballnation.com/conten...eat-nfc/21384/ By: Gary Jordan The wholesome image of the New Orleans Saints was damaged severely with the "Bountygate" scandal. They were the team that rose steadily from perennial losers to big-time playoff winners. It really was a feel good story. On the backdrop of what had happened to the city and the surrounding area after Hurricane Katrina, they finally reached the summit, only for that Super Bowl-winning season to have a big black cloud over it. Now, the League has lifted all of it's suspensions and the team will look to bounce back. And 2012 they had the worst possible start but almost salvaged the season. This coming year will be a big challenge, both on and off the field, as they look to shake off what happened during the scandal, and the bitter feeling it left behind. No doubting they still have a lot of talent, so here are five reasons why the Saints will be the team to watch in 2013, and could well turn out to be the ones to beat.
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08-22-2013, 08:07 AM	#2
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: 5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC Let's see here: 1. The season hasn't started so every NFC team is the team to beat. 2. The season hasn't started so every NFC team is the team to beat. 3. The season hasn't started so every NFC team is the team to beat...... jeanpierre and Spot on Dtan like this.

08-22-2013, 08:28 AM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC Not necessarily. NFC should arguably be the toughest division in the NFL again but you can already see who's looking sharp. SAINTS!! SloMotion likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: 5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC Stopped reading at the K-word

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Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Re: 5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC Atlanta is going to be ready for us but I think resistance is futile. This team is going to play mad this year and we are going to shock a lot of people. I think 11 wins is very realistic as long as the defense contnues to improve we may even do better.

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: 5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC I was with him all the way until the favorable schedule. It looks pretty darn gruesome to me!! Utah_Saint and Mr.Riaton like this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: 5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC Originally Posted by 73Saint I was with him all the way until the favorable schedule. It looks pretty darn gruesome to me!! You're right. Based on last years records, the Saints have the third hardest schedule this year. Team-by-team strength of schedule for 2013 - NFL.com

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC The Five Reasons You Need SP DB SP DB SP & DB homerj07 and roberth04 like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: 5 Reasons the Saints are the Team to Beat in the NFC Originally Posted by Utah_Saint You're right. Based on last years records, the Saints have the third hardest schedule this year. Team-by-team strength of schedule for 2013 - NFL.com But we only play 6 teams that had winning records last year.

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