2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	New Orleans Saints

Year	Pts All	Yds All	Pass Yds	Pass TDs	Rush Yds	Rush TDs	Sacks	Ints	IR TDs	Fum	FR TDs
2011	339	4157	4157	24	1738	11	33	9	1	7	2
2010	307	3103	3103	13	1797	13	33	9	2	16	0
2009	341	3769	3769	15	1955	19	35	26	5	13	3
2008	393	5432	3547	21	1885	14	28	15	0	7	0
2007	388	5570	3924	32	1646	7	32	13	3	10	2

Summary

Def / ST Rank: #24All Players: #386

The Saints didn't cause as many turnovers or get after the quarterback like previous seasons. They had just nine interceptions, which was one of the lowest totals in the league. And New Orleans had just 33 sacks, which is another concern. This unit should be a little more discipline with Steve Spagnuolo taking over as defensive coordinator. He has a reputation for getting sacks and turnovers but won't play the reckless style of former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. The big concern for the Saints is pass defense. Jabari Greer can be shut down but after him, the Saints are a bit thin. Teams had success throwing the ball against the Saints at a huge clip last season as the team ranked 30th against the pass. The special teams are very good for the Saints with Darren Sproles handling the return duties. You won't find a much better return man in the NFL than Sproles.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

We expect this unit to rebound this season even with all the turmoil surrounding them. Spagnuolo should be able to get some sacks and turnovers for this group, which has some talent. They'll be worth using as a low-end No. 1 or spot starter for fantasy teams.

comments about New Orleans Saints

Def / STs

	#1	San Francisco 49ers	SFO	9
	#2	Denver Broncos	DEN	9
	#3	Seattle Seahawks	SEA	12
	#4	Chicago Bears	CHI	8
	#5	Pittsburgh Steelers	PIT	5
	#6	Green Bay Packers	GNB	4
	#7	Cincinnati Bengals	CIN	12
	#8	New England Patriots	NWE	10
	#9	Dallas Cowboys	DAL	11
	#10	Atlanta Falcons	ATL	6
	#11	New York Giants	NYG	9
	#12	Houston Texans	HOU	8
	#13	St. Louis Rams	STL	11
	#14	Philadelphia Eagles	PHI	12
	#15	New York Jets	NYJ	10
	#16	Baltimore Ravens	BAL	8
	#17	Washington Redskins	WAS	5
	#18	Carolina Panthers	CAR	4
	#19	Tennessee Titans	TEN	8
	#20	Minnesota Vikings	MIN	5
	#21	Arizona Cardinals	ARI	9
	#22	San Diego Chargers	SDG	8
	#23	Cleveland Browns	CLE	10
	#24	New Orleans Saints	NOR	7
	#25	Miami Dolphins	MIA	6
	#26	Kansas City Chiefs	KAN	10
	#27	Buffalo Bills	BUF	12
	#28	Indianapolis Colts	IND	8
	#29	Oakland Raiders	OAK	7
	#30	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	TAM	5
	#31	Detroit Lions	DET	9
	#32	Jacksonville Jaguars	JAC	9
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