re: Saints open with a win total of 8.5

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best case we go 3-3 in division but more likely 2-4

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ATL lost the best thing about their offense (Shannahan) and I feel confident we can take at least one from them, especially since the first game we get against them will be a home game. Plus, SB hangover.


I feel very confident we can still handle Tampa Bay. Their offense will be better, but Jameis isn't Cam level good yet and is still inconsistent. And their running game isn't going to be any better. Plus, their defense is almost as bad as ours and they did little to make it better through FA or the draft.


Carolina is the only team that worries me. Their offense will be better with Samuel and CM and their D is always tough.


The NFC South will be one of the toughest divisions in the NFL. But let's not forget, we got better this offseason too. We made some sneaky good signings. None of the splash signings like getting a Desean Jackson or adding McCaffrey in the draft. But we added players that will make a difference. Warford, AP, Ginn Jr. and Okafor may not be eye candy but they make us better. How much better will remain to be seen.