My first half grades

Every preseason game, I look for a set of criteria to see if the Saints are in 2009 mode.

1. No injuries: So far, and most importantly, there hasn't been a major injury, tho Galette and PT made my heart jump for a second.

2. Run-pass offensive balance: Oh, they look extremely balanced.

3. Discipline/Focus: the offense has not had many mental lapses (like holding or false starts). They defense had some late hit penalties and coverage lapses tho on the Colts lone TD drive. But on the whole, the defense has been solid against the run and pass.

4. Defensive turnovers: Vacarro and Lewis both came up with some nice INTs, even tho the refs robbed Keenan.



Grade so far: A-