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Tough to get behind that New Orleans Saints defense right about now. While all the bounty nonsense presses on, the New Orleans defense pressures its own offense ... into scoring points. Think about it: Every time Drew Brees steps on the field, he knows he has to put up 30 points for his team to win. That's no joke; the Saints allow over 29 points per game, the highest average in the NFC. People can point to Brees' high interception total (18) all they want, but you simply must take riskier shots down the field to put up 30. #HOFer

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