re: Though a loss...Encouraged by the win!

I like your optimism, you and I have the same mind-set. However... unless we can fix the problems on defense (inconsistent pass rush, injury-riddled secondary), the Saints defense will get shredded like lettuce against pass happy teams, one of which we're playing next week, the Giants. The offense looks great, but they can't win every game for us without the defense's help. That's why the Saints have been mediocre the last 3 of 4 seasons. No balance.