This is my favorite time of year, bar none. Being a life long saints fan this is a time of hope and optimism; we all have a shot at the super bowl on July 30th. Alas reality sits in around November that once again the saints won’t be playing in the big game. We got close in 06 and have been chasing that feeling ever since. This year just FEELS different, I cant explain it but a lot of you know what this FEELING is. As training camp gets started here are some keys to look for:
1) Can Drew Brees stay healthy: The Saints have been blessed that Drew Brees hasn’t missed a game since he signed with the black and gold. If Drew Brees gets injured its over…done. As number 9 goes so goes the saints.
2) Will the defense be better: Sean Payton sure hopes so. He gave Gregg Williams $250,000 of his own money to come in and change the mindset. We would all love to see the second coming of the dome patrol but that’s not going to happen, I’ll settle for a top 16 defense, I think that’s enough to get into the post season
3) Who will be the tailback: Pierre Thomas finally gets a chance to shine and Reggie Bush is coming to camp mostly healthy. I’m going out on a limb and predicting big years for both with one going to the pro bowl. Smart money on Reggie for the number of all-purpose yards he will put up.
That’s just a quick look on July 30th; stay tuned to “ Fox and Company” throughout camp for live reports from Gus Kattengell.
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