GumboBC

I think becaue of the past failures by the Saints that there are a lot of fans that have become closed minded and they're going to expect more of the same no matter what.

Hey, that's not a knock on anyone. Who can blame you?

But, I want to issue a challenge.

I'm going to make a case FOR the Saints and I want anyone that disgrees to make a good sound arguement about what they disagree with.

But there are 4 rules to this debate:

1. You can't simply say we're going to suck on defense because Venturi is still here.
2. You can't say we're going to suck on offense because Sheppard isn't a proven OC.
3. Leave Brooks completely out of it.
4. You can't use mistakes made in the past by Haslett.


Here's my arguement. Point by point:

1. A healthy Deuce automatically improves our 26th ranked rushing attack.

2. A better rushing attack will make the passing game more effective and defenses won't be able to blitz as much.

3. The defensive scheme changed at the end of the year and we ranked in the top 5 in defense over the past 4-games. I belive Haslett and Pease got involved and I believe that scheme will carry over into next year and I believe Jimmy Robinson was brought in to help make that happen. I believe we'll see a much improved defense next season.





[Edited on 8/2/2005 by GumboBC]

[Edited on 8/2/2005 by GumboBC]