New Orleans Saints Will Rise to the Top in 2009

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Published: May 26, 2009

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... stuck my neck out now.

I feel good about this, but I've placed calls to my insurance agent for life insurance just in case.  

As with every team, a few things need to come together this season for the Saints to meet my expectations—and for me to keep my head on my shoulders.

Ten wins is a must for a playoff birth this season, although I expect to see the Saints end up 11-5, and possibly 12-4.

That is asking a lot from a defense that has been horrible the past couple of seasons,  yet that is how things work in the NFL. Not much happens gradually. While there are teams that improve year-to-year and win consistently, more often than not a team's successes evolve quickly.  

This is typically due to exceptional quarterback play, a bit of good luck, chemistry, and young talent.

The Saints' season depends on quarterback Drew Brees. Brees needs to have yet another Pro Bowl caliber season for the Saints to tas...

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