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Tedy Bruschi says New Orleans Saints can be a Super Bowl team
Posted on 6/9/18 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 4:54 pm
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Tedy Bruschi knows a thing or two, or three, about winning Super Bowls.
During his career as a linebacker with the New England Patriots from 1996 to 2008, Bruschi hoisted the Lombardi Trophy three times, the first three championships claimed by the team’s ongoing 21st century dynasty that has resulted in five rings for the franchise.
Since the end of his career, Bruschi has taken up the mantle as a commentator for the game, lending his analysis to ESPN and their coverage of pro football, and this offseason in that capacity turned some heads as far south as New Orleans.
Bruschi says the Saints have what it takes to play in the Super Bowl.
“[The Saints] can be a Super Bowl team this year,” Bruschi said, via Twitter. “Rookie DE Marcus Davenport gives DT Sheldon Rankins more freedom to dominate inside. Entering [his third] season, Ranks is ready to make [a] production jump. Saints D is young, fast, aggressive.”
Last season, the Saints came within 10 seconds of playing for the NFC championship, after an improbable comeback against the Minnesota Vikings in the conference divisional round of the playoffs resulted in a one-point lead before one of the most shocking plays in NFL postseason history, when Stefon Diggs caught the game-winning touchdown from Case Keenum to end the Saints’ hopes in dramatic fashion.
This time around, they’ll look to rebound in a big way.
Drew Brees will look to build upon what was the most efficient passing effort in NFL history, in which he completed 72 percent of his passes, a league-best all-time. The 39 year old returned to the team after emerging this offseason as a free agent. He’ll take the reins of an offense that in 2017 ranked No. 2 overall in the NFL.
Behind him is one of the league’s most productive and versatile rushing teams. Mark Ingram ranked fifth in the game last season with 1,124 rushing yards and, together with eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara, led a backfield that together scored 23 touchdowns, an NFL high.
Kamara, in turn, will look to build upon one of the most surprising and landmark rookie outings in recent memory. The former Tennessee product seemed to match or break some record in each week last season, leading all rookies with 14 all purpose touchdowns and was second among first year players with 1,554 scrimmage yards.
If the league wanted to give the Saints a tough road, they can assume their mission is accomplished.
When calculating the total of wins and losses achieved by each of the Saints’ future opponents and combining them together, New Orleans finds themselves going up against what is the second hardest schedule in all of football. In total, the Saints will line up against a rotation that in 2017 had a combined record of 137-119, with a .535 winning percentage.
The Green Bay Packers will play what is currently the league’s hardest schedule, against opponents with a combined record of 138-118. Conversely, the Houston Texans enjoy what is regarded as the NFL’s easiest schedule, facing off against teams with a combined mark of 116-140.
The schedule will present the Saints’ young defense in particular with some stout competition at the quarterback position, in addition to the regular NFC South rotation, with Ben Roethlisberger, Carson Wentz, Joe Flacco, Dak Prescott, Eli Manning, Jared Goff, and new Redskins quarterback Alex Smith all in their future.
Tedy Bruschi knows a thing or two, or three, about winning Super Bowls.
During his career as a linebacker with the New England Patriots from 1996 to 2008, Bruschi hoisted the Lombardi Trophy three times, the first three championships claimed by the team’s ongoing 21st century dynasty that has resulted in five rings for the franchise.
Since the end of his career, Bruschi has taken up the mantle as a commentator for the game, lending his analysis to ESPN and their coverage of pro football, and this offseason in that capacity turned some heads as far south as New Orleans.
Bruschi says the Saints have what it takes to play in the Super Bowl.
“[The Saints] can be a Super Bowl team this year,” Bruschi said, via Twitter. “Rookie DE Marcus Davenport gives DT Sheldon Rankins more freedom to dominate inside. Entering [his third] season, Ranks is ready to make [a] production jump. Saints D is young, fast, aggressive.”
Last season, the Saints came within 10 seconds of playing for the NFC championship, after an improbable comeback against the Minnesota Vikings in the conference divisional round of the playoffs resulted in a one-point lead before one of the most shocking plays in NFL postseason history, when Stefon Diggs caught the game-winning touchdown from Case Keenum to end the Saints’ hopes in dramatic fashion.
This time around, they’ll look to rebound in a big way.
Drew Brees will look to build upon what was the most efficient passing effort in NFL history, in which he completed 72 percent of his passes, a league-best all-time. The 39 year old returned to the team after emerging this offseason as a free agent. He’ll take the reins of an offense that in 2017 ranked No. 2 overall in the NFL.
Behind him is one of the league’s most productive and versatile rushing teams. Mark Ingram ranked fifth in the game last season with 1,124 rushing yards and, together with eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara, led a backfield that together scored 23 touchdowns, an NFL high.
Kamara, in turn, will look to build upon one of the most surprising and landmark rookie outings in recent memory. The former Tennessee product seemed to match or break some record in each week last season, leading all rookies with 14 all purpose touchdowns and was second among first year players with 1,554 scrimmage yards.
If the league wanted to give the Saints a tough road, they can assume their mission is accomplished.
When calculating the total of wins and losses achieved by each of the Saints’ future opponents and combining them together, New Orleans finds themselves going up against what is the second hardest schedule in all of football. In total, the Saints will line up against a rotation that in 2017 had a combined record of 137-119, with a .535 winning percentage.
The Green Bay Packers will play what is currently the league’s hardest schedule, against opponents with a combined record of 138-118. Conversely, the Houston Texans enjoy what is regarded as the NFL’s easiest schedule, facing off against teams with a combined mark of 116-140.
The schedule will present the Saints’ young defense in particular with some stout competition at the quarterback position, in addition to the regular NFC South rotation, with Ben Roethlisberger, Carson Wentz, Joe Flacco, Dak Prescott, Eli Manning, Jared Goff, and new Redskins quarterback Alex Smith all in their future.
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Posted on 6/9/18 at 5:00 pm to GMoney2600
LET’S. frickING. GO
Posted on 6/9/18 at 5:19 pm to GMoney2600
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says New Orleans can be a super bowl team
Bold prediction here. He’s really putting his career on the line with this.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 5:22 pm to GMoney2600
quote:Bruschi is a Saints fluffer - Chad
“Rookie DE Marcus Davenport gives DT Sheldon Rankins more freedom to dominate inside. Entering [his third] season, Ranks is ready to make [a] production jump. Saints D is young, fast, aggressive.”
Posted on 6/9/18 at 5:30 pm to Cheesy Beaver
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Cheesy Beaver
This might be the greatest SN of all time.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:01 pm to GMoney2600
Everyone knows they’re a super bowl caliber team, don’t need ole teddy to persuade me
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:07 pm to PenguinPubes
Yea, I don't hold Bruschi's opinion in high esteem either. This is just the best article I could find today.
This post was edited on 6/9/18 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:09 pm to GMoney2600
Still think the Saints would’ve beat the Eagles in the NFCCG game last year. fricking Marcus man. I’ll never get over that bullshite.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:10 pm to adamb2151
I don't know. We were pretty damn banged up.
If anything, I think we would've put up a better fight than the Vikings did. That was pathetic.
If anything, I think we would've put up a better fight than the Vikings did. That was pathetic.
This post was edited on 6/9/18 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 11:36 pm to adamb2151
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Still think the Saints would’ve beat the Eagles in the NFCCG game last year.
Lol no.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 9:21 am to GMoney2600
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When calculating the total of wins and losses achieved by each of the Saints’ future opponents and combining them together, New Orleans finds themselves going up against what is the second hardest schedule in all of football
I was okay with everything up to this point. SoS last year has zero bearing on how teams play this year (unless you are playing the Pats, or the the Browns in most years; they are the only consistent winners/losers every year/pretty much every year).
13-3 teams can and have gone 6-10 the very next season. 3-13 teams can flip to 10-6. I think they said only 1 nfc team was in the playoffs both in 2016 and 2017.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 11:25 am to GMoney2600
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Last season, the Saints came within 10 seconds of playing for the NFC championship, after an improbable comeback against the Minnesota Vikings in the conference divisional round of the playoffs resulted in a one-point lead before one of the most shocking plays in NFL postseason history, when Stefon Diggs caught the game-winning touchdown from Case Keenum to end the Saints’ hopes in dramatic fashion.
I had honestly forgotten about this until just now. As a life long LSU and Saints fan I guess I'm just really good at putting these things out of mind.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 2:41 pm to MoneyShot
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I had honestly forgotten about this until just now. As a life long LSU and Saints fan I guess I'm just really good at putting these things out of mind.
Actually, I think it is a really good sign. Most folks (including me) are really looking forward to this season. In the old days, the team would have folded after something like that happened and everyone would have expected that result. Now, it seems like people expect the Saints to have a really solid year. The key is limiting injuries (especially to Brees) but the defense is young and really good and we've got good, deep lines to go with Brees. They will do well this year and have a great shot at making the SB. Home field advantage throughout the playoffs would really help.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 6:37 pm to GMoney2600
I love Teddy to death, and I think the Saints are good, but he is a pretty awful analyst for what it's worth.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 10:38 pm to GMoney2600
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If anything, I think we would've put up a better fight than the Vikings did. That was pathetic.
I think you are right but after a game like that against the Vikings, I think a hangover of some sort would have happened.
I think it had a lot to do with the way the Vikings played the Eagles. They had almost blown a big lead at home the week before with everything on the line. They get lucky on the last play of the game and boom now its on to next week on the road. I mean how do you top the win against the Saints? I think (just my odd opinion) they sort of rode a wave of emotion all that week and even started out that game vs. Philly with a TD drive but emotion is only a temporary thing.
had we won, I'm not seeing how we could have topped that performance. Our o-line was banged up pretty good and the Eagles did a pretty job of spreading the ball around on offense in the NFCCG and the Super Bowl. I think our D would have had its hands full.
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