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6. New Orleans Saints

It’s been four years since the Saints made the playoffs, which is far too long for a team with Drew Brees at quarterback. Will 2017 be the year they end that drought and make a run at a Super Bowl? It very well could be.

No one is really expecting the Saints to contend with the emergence of the Falcons and the Panthers expected to rebound. The Buccaneers are also an up-and-coming team, leaving the Saints with an uphill climb toward a division title in the NFC South. You’d be foolish to count out a team led by Brees and Sean Payton, though.

The Saints have endured three straight 7-9 seasons, largely thanks to an atrocious defense. The offense has ranked in the top two in yards in each of the past three years, while the defense has been 27th or worse each season. As a result, the Saints have a clear direction toward improving the roster: address the defense.

With the 11th overall pick and $28.7 million in cap space, the Saints have the assets to improve drastically on that side of the ball. If they do, they’ll be dangerous.

7 teams that could be next season's Falcons

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jlouhill

Earl Campbell part 2 right there. He probably won't be running over those NFL defenders like he did at LSU at first but I have a feeling before long he's going to be an absolute monster on the field.

Rugby Saint II

I do not want to be next seasons Falcons.......they are losers!

spkb25

He'll be as good as his oline is at opening holes.

QBREES9

Not the SAINTS!

ctsaint01

Dang!! I'm one of those who didn't't get to see much of him. Would be nice to have him. He reminds me of Herchel Walker. Maybe the Vikes will draft him as AD's successor.
Question though: how he do vs top 10 teams or defenses over his career? Would be cool to know.

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RockyMountainSaint

His straight line speed is scary for a dude his size.

His cutback ability is ok.

His RB field vision is sub-par.

His character hasn't been questioned much.
Seems like a good, hard working kid.

In the right offense, he could be a monster.

If he is asked to create?
Worrisome.

ctsaint01

Thanks, RMS.
By that assessment, Eddie George came to mind. He may end up having a short career if/when DBs tackle him low.

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foreverfan

LSU has had terrible QBs and rely on him. Held up against any talent but of course, the better the team, the lower the projection. The real fear for the Saints is if he ends up in Carolina. They seem to want him. In any case, he was everything you wanted in Reggie Bush. We shall see after the combine how he rates. Could easily be one of the highest RB drafted in the past few years.