re: Offense

I maintain that the 2023 saints roster/schedule would’ve gone at least 12-5 with Sean Payton running the show.

Easiest schedule on paper in the league, above average defense, and I think top 5-7 skill position talent. Payton would’ve masked O-Line deficiencies sooner/better and would’ve had this offense average at least another 5-6 points per game. Would’ve been a top 5 scoring offense. Would’ve NEVER lost at Green Bay or either of the divisional losses. Between Houston, Jax, Rams, and Minnesota we would’ve absolutely gone AT LEAST 1-3… probably flip a coin between 2-2/3-1.

I’d bet Payton would’ve steered this team to 13/14 wins and a possible 1 seed.

The talent WAS there, the virus/vacuum of leadership known as DA has one of the worst records in history Against-the-Spread for a reason. His teams ROUTINELY leave wins on the table.