WillSaints81

Is Drew better off being off the field for too much time. A defense that gets turnovers and scores would maybe make him too rusty on the side lines. Also, I'm not sure a defense that gets turnovers will lead to Brees quickly scoring against real defenses. The defenses in the playoffs can play defense in the redzone. Special teams. This team has been punting often after a 3 and out. Sometimes they get to the 50. So with improved special teams, maybe a drive gets the offense to the 40 yard line which leads to 57+ yard field goals. The saints usually score if they get a couple first downs. So really, some may think the defense tightens up as the drives continue but that's not been the case with us. We have had a lot of three and outs.

I just don't think improving the defense and special teams does more than get us to the playoffs. Detroit, LA, Washington, and Minnesota will put this offense to the test with all of those changes to defense and special teams. And the offense will also be tested at GB and against NE.