07-Nov-2009 11:08am
 
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New Orleans Saints
    
 Year  Pts All  Yds All  Pass Yds  Pass TDs  Rush Yds  Rush TDs  Sacks  Ints  IR TDs  Fum  FR TDs 
200839354323547211885142815070
200738855703924321646732133102
200632249172854262063103811080
200539849942848202146162610090
2004405614138882422531637130191
SUMMARY
Def / ST Rank: #26   
Overall: #307

The Saints actually improved some defensively last season, but there overall numbers still weren't great. New Orleans ranked 23rd overall defensively and allowed 24.6 points per game. Their pass defense was the biggest concern, allowing 222 yards per game while getting 15 interceptions. The Saints score a lot of points, though, which doesn't help matters for their pass defense. The opposition is usually just trying to keep up. The Saints addressed the secondary during the offseason, getting Jabari Greer to start at one cornerback and Darren Sharper to start at safety. Both are upgrades and should be a boost to the defense. New Orleans is just average at rushing the passer. Charles Grant and Will Smith are their top ends and had six combined sacks last season. They need to be better. The Saints have an explosive return game with Reggie Bush getting much of the work on punt returns. Bush had three punt returns for touchdowns last season.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Saints will be better, but also will still give up a lot of points and yards. Their sacks totals are just average and the secondary remains questionable. The big positive is the special teams unit, which probably isn't good enough to overlook the defensive shortcomings.
2009 Draft Guide - Def / STs
 # 1  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT  
 # 2  Philadelphia EaglesPHI Hot
 # 3  New York GiantsNYG  
 # 4  Minnesota VikingsMIN  
 # 5  Baltimore RavensBAL  
 # 6  New York JetsNYJ Sleeper
 # 7  Tennessee TitansTEN  
 # 8  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM  
 # 9  Arizona CardinalsARI  
 # 10  Dallas CowboysDAL  
 # 11  New England PatriotsNWE  
 # 12  Indianapolis ColtsIND  
 # 13  San Diego ChargersSDG  
 # 14  Chicago BearsCHI  
 # 15  Miami DolphinsMIA  
 # 16  Green Bay PackersGNB Sleeper
 # 17  Washington RedskinsWAS  
 # 18  Carolina PanthersCAR  
 # 19  Seattle SeahawksSEA Sleeper
 # 20  San Francisco 49ersSFO  
 # 21  Buffalo BillsBUF  
 # 22  Houston TexansHOU  
 # 23  Jacksonville JaguarsJAC Cold
 # 24  Atlanta FalconsATL  
 # 25  Oakland RaidersOAK  
 # 26  New Orleans SaintsNOR  
 # 27  Cincinnati BengalsCIN  
 # 28  St. Louis RamsSTL  
 # 29  Cleveland BrownsCLE  
 # 30  Kansas City ChiefsKAN  
 # 31  Detroit LionsDET  
 # 32  Denver BroncosDEN  
»  Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
»  Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
»  Injury Concern.
»  Sleeper.
» Auction values based on std 12-team scoring league with $100 cap.