SAINTS: 5 Things That Must Happen to Reach Super Bowl LI
 

Houston, Texas. Site of Super Bowl LI (that’s 51, for those of you not well-schooled with Roman numerals). In order for the New Orleans Saints to reach the Super Bowl after back-to-back 7-9 seasons in which they missed the Playoffs, a lot of things will have to fall into place.

Whoa, wait a minute — who said anything about going to a Super Bowl?

SAINTS: 5 Things That Must Happen to Reach Super Bowl LI

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#1 - get rid of Rob Ryan - check

#1B - Protect Drew

Re: SAINTS: 5 Things That Must Happen to Reach Super Bowl LI
 

Only 1 thing must happen.

Have a defense finish ranked in the upper half of the league.

If that happens, we have as good of a shot as any team in the entire league.

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I will add the following to your post

* barring injury

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Just WIN!

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Cam Newton breaking a leg might help. Sorry Cam... I don't wish that on you.
Maybe a sprain that lasts for 10+ years? ;)

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I agree with Hagan and Danno combined.

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Please please please stay healthy overall.