MatthewT

I doubt Ryan is the issue. Let us think for a moment, lots of high draft picks devoted to defense, a ton of free agent money spent, and some excellent coaches. Gary Gibbs, Gregg Williams, Steve Spagnuolo, and now Rob Ryan. Since 2006 that is 4 defensive coordinators, overall success very minimal, despite all the work, money, and draft picks devoted to the defense.

It is very puzzling. We know Sean Payton can coach, we know Mickey Loomis can build a team, so what gives? With all the talent the Saints have acquired since 2006, why only 1 Super Bowl and besides the Super Bowl season only one other trip to the NFC Championship game? We all know the answer is the defense has basically not held up, the question is why???

Danno

2013, 11-5
2012, 7-9 (No Payton, Spags at DC)
2011, 13-3
2010, 11-5
2009, 13-3
2008, 8-8
2007, 7-9
2006, 10-6

I think we can say the Saints have been very successful over the years. Its been a decade since the Patriots won a Superbowl and they are easily the most dominant team of the last 15 years.