NFC South Preview: New Orleans Saints
 

I hope Ryan doesn't get a head coaching itch that he wants to scratch!

Rob Ryan is truly a magician.

A year after the Saints gave up the most yards in the history of the NFL, Ryan went full-on mad scientist and changed the system and culture of the Saints.

Last year, New Orleans was fourth in points per game– a year after being ranked 31st. That’s insane. Going from an all-time terrible defense to arguably the best in the NFC South is nothing short of magic.

There is really no reason that Ryan doesn’t have a head coaching job after the near miracle he performed in the Bayou last year.

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Makes good sense to me !

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Rob Ryan is truly a magician. ????????????????

he was given a gift by following Spaz here after one year. 5 to 1 if he gets a gig it will not go that well for him

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Rob's no magician. He's just not stupid. The pieces, largely, were in place. We just weren't using our guys to their talents. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that. All props to Ryan, for sure. I'm not lessening what he did, but he's no magician. He's just a smart man when it comes to football players and how to use them.

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I'll bet he a hell of a chess player. :smile:

NFC South Preview: New Orleans Saints
 

Maybe not a magician but Ryan deserves a lot of credit for our defensive turnaround. To go from last to Top 5 takes more than just having good players. Otherwise lets just put another joe schmo in there as DC and let's see how we do. Personally, I would hate to see him go.

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I think once he leaves for a HC job our defense plummets to 15-25 range. Then once he gets fired we should bring him back.

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Why worry about when he leaves?! Shouldn't we be enjoying the present while he's here?

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:stupid:

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Ryan likes the city too much to leave
plus his brother has probably warned him about head coaching jobs

further down in the article
I like that projection

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Moving Forward:

This is the best team in the NFC South. A stout defense will be buoyed by Vaccaro’s return from injury and the signing of Jairus Byrd to secure the secondary. Moreover, another year of Ryan can’t hurt a team.

While Darren Sproles will be missed in the passing game, Brandin Cooks will be a dynamic slot receiver to keep Brees’ armory full. Plus, Sproles absence will mean less of a log jam at the running back position, allowing Ingram and Thomas (both backs who thrive on multiple carries) a chance to see the ball more. The Saints will win the division and have a serious shot to add another Super Bowl win to their growing history.