re: what hurt the saints more this year

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CSP probably adds another couple wins to our total. But, in the end the defense would kill us. Just like it always has. I want Payton back just as much as anyone. But he's not a fix-all. We've been an embarrassment on defense since he's been here. The defense totally blew our SB chances in Seattle two years ago, then followed it up with an even worse performance in SF last year. Then comes back even worse this year and gives up the most yards in the history of the league. We've had 8-8, 7-9 seasons with Payton. We're likely gonna be 8-8 without him. I hope management doesn't go into the offseason thinking Payton coming back provides us a pass rush or makes Patrick Robinson a better corner. You can't give up 430+ yards and almost 30 ppg and expect to be a contender, no matter who your coach is.

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Did you watch the San Fran playoff game? The defense kept us in the game after we turned the ball over five times on offense. Harper forgot how to cover Vernon Davis in the final 3 minutes, and that's why we lost.