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Who Dat Without Any Defense?


David Purdum

Slidell Sentry-News
Sports Editor

With only a seven weeks to go before the 2005 NFL season, the Saints are drenched in concerns. Too bad, it doesn't appear management cares.

Where's the urgency to upgrade a coaching staff that has failed to motivate and discipline the team consistently or effectively? A conference-high 129 offensive penalties in 2004 equals contract extension in New Orleans.


How does a team fail to score in the first quarter in it's first 10 games? From tremendous game-planning, that's how. The Denver Broncos led 14-0 after running only four plays in last year's 34-13 thrashing of the Saints. That debacle prompted owner Tom Benson to compare his hapless squad to a high school team, causing outrage amongst high school coaches across the state.

But it's not just Aaron Brooks and the offense that seem to take the first quarter off. Opponents outscored the Saints 90-0 in the first quarter of the first 10 games last season.

How do you take 41 sacks and still throw 16 interceptions? By making wise decisions, such as throwing it up grabs while falling on your backside in your end zone or - what the heck - why not just throw it backwards instead of taking a sack? Either throw it away or take the sack, please.


Where's the urgency to field a respectable defense? This just in: Defense wins championships. Championships - ho, ho - that's seems a little out of place.

Get your brown paper bags out early; management won't care.

(This guy obviously is a saints fan)