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Do Saints fans feel that the talent level of this years roster is better/worse/same as last seasons team?

Players of note -
Lose: Graham, Grubbs, Lofton, Galette, Stills, PT
Gain: Spiller, Browner, Ellerbe, Unger

Obviously not having Graham hurts, but y'all will still put up points. Unger should help solidify the offensive line. Bigger emphasis on the run game should help as well with Spiller filling the role of Sproles.

Browner is a decent addition to the secondary. Any living, breathing body is better than P Rob and White. Byrd is a big mystery IMO coming off serious injury. He may never be the player he once was. Plus his contract is huge so he HAS to be elite. Vaccaro took a huge step back last season as well.

Offense will be top 10 in the league.
Defense will probably be bottom 5 in the league.

Ceiling of 10-6
Floor of 6-10

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Posted by Jake88

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Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:34 pm to Mike Gordon

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Posted by whodatfan

Member since Mar 2008

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Posted on 8/12/15 at 8:14 am to Mike Gordon

Vaccaro was hurt. Byrd was out. You totally forgot about losing Cooks for the year. Graham was severely beat up. Oline problems as well. We will field a better team this year. That I can guarantee you. The receivers will be a strength this season. Running game will be solid. Better play from the LBs as well as CB/S. Think the pass rush will surprise as well. Our offense will be top 3 and I will guarantee a top 12 defense. We will win the South.

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Posted by 4thandinches

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Posted on 8/12/15 at 9:30 am to Mike Gordon

quote:
Do Saints fans feel that the talent level of this years roster is better/worse/same as last seasons team?

On paper you can make the case that we've regressed (production wise). I agree with you, losing Graham will hurt, but someone (or a few guys) will step up and catch those TDs, run those yards, etc...

Byrd's injury wasn't that serious. I've had that exact injury and surgery (from the same Dr. the Saints employee), and even though it took several months, I'm 100% and can do the things I used to. Then again, I'm not playing in the NFL like Byrd, so my perspective isn't exactly spot-on.

I think we need to stop trying to fill "Sproles' role." The offense is going to have a different look this year completely judging by the offseason moves we've made. The question is can the defense play up to their potential... The most notable loss, imo, is Galette. Even though I have the sumbitch with all my heart, we just weren't deep enough in the pass rush to let him go. We will need someone to step up and fill that role. Facts are, the anchor of any team is the O-Line and D-Line; if they don't play well, the rest of the team won't play well.

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