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In the bottom of his locker, New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis stashed away the football he intercepted late in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, a birthday gift for his mother.

What did she ask for as a present, anyway?

“An interception,” Lewis replied.

To that, Saints fans everywhere can only say, “Thanks, mom.” Not just for Lewis’ pick, which with 4½ minutes left was frankly just a cosmetic touch on New Orleans’ 31-7 dismantling of the Cardinals, but for what it represents about this Saints team and this Saints defense.

This is a franchise that has built its success under Sean Payton with an offense that pulls virtually all of its power through Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame-worthy right arm.

Sunday’s game was another spectacular performance for No. 9, a 342-yard, three-touchdown passing performance that was abetted by a 7-yard touchdown scramble that made the black-and-gold faithful love him all the more.

But it’s always defense that is drawn to a fan base’s bosom more than anything else. Who was more beloved: Terry Bradshaw or the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” defense?

This Saints defense has given the faithful a lot to be infatuated with. Through three games, it’s been the gift that keeps on taking away.

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hagan714

hold your horses. the defense looks to be back but that offense needs some work. looks like we may have rolled the dice once to often with the to guards can do everything ideology.

homerj07

Great read thanks papz

saintsfan1976

Unpopular thought here lately, but I agree.