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Old 05-09-2016, 01:35 PM   #1
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5 Reasons Why Saints Defense Will Be Better in 2016

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5 Reasons Why Saints Defense Will Be Better in 2016
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Excellent read.
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Old 05-09-2016, 02:16 PM   #3
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Because they can't possibly get any worse?
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Saints Defense Will Be Better in 2016

Our defense looks like a mid-tier unit right now. If we catch a few breaks we could finish in the teens.

Key additions
Laurinitis
Fairley
Tull
Williams
Rankins
Bell
Oneyamata
Robertson
Stupar
Harris

Key losses
None

Ascending players
Anthony
Kikaha
Breaux
Swann
Richardson
Davison
Jenkins
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Saints Defense Will Be Better in 2016

I'm glad they have gone out and specifically tried to upgrade the front 7, particular interior D line and outside linebacker

4 new players I'm excited to see this season

Vonn Bell
Sheldon Rankins
Nick Fairley
Craig Robertson
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Old 05-09-2016, 03:51 PM   #6
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We'll see!! Still got the good ole boys' coaching. I do like a lot of our players.
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Old 05-09-2016, 05:09 PM   #7
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Saints Defense Will Be Better in 2016

Just need to wait for preseason to see how the injury report shakes out.
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Old 05-09-2016, 06:43 PM   #8
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Saints Defense Will Be Better in 2016

Browner being gone should count for at least 1 maybe 2 more wins alone
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Plus there's a disgusting fat belly in Buffalo, that has to help
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Saints Defense Will Be Better in 2016

I think it's really pretty simple, can this group create turnovers or not. Historically, Sean Payton's defenses is usually some version of a bend but don't break trying to set up for the big turnover. If this group of guys can stop opposing offenses a few times per game, then we may be looking at 9 to 10 wins and a possible playoff spot. If this group of guys can create turnovers then we are looking at completing for a division title and maybe a first round bye.
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