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[SteveRobWhatever]

Can the New Orleans Saints get back to the NFC title game?

Colgate might be able to make a run at the NFC title this year, so, yes, the Saints are a viable candidate despite an 0-4 start. After being held to 14 points or fewer in the first four games, New Orleans has 22 or more in each of the past four (all victories) and put 41 on a good Jacksonville Jaguars defense last Sunday. Wide receiver Marques Colston has got his groove back and while Reggie Bush is still not a bruiser, coach Sean Payton has been finding ways to get him into space even without bullish back Deuce McAllister around to carry the load. If the Saints' offense gets on a roll, they can score on any defense in the NFC.

From 0-4 to one game out of first after 4 straight wins. Can the Saints regain their form from last year and make it to the NFC Championship again in the weak NFC?

[Platoon 86]

Drew Brees needs to continue playing well. Brees has had 11 touchdown passes and 1 interception in the past 4 games for the Saints, which they have all won. During the first 4 games of the season, Brees had 9 interceptions and 1 touchdown pass, which they had all lost. If Brees does well, the Saints will most likely get back into the playoffs, although not the NFC title game though.

[SteveRobWhatever]

Yeah but what about that defense? The secondary isn't going to be bringing in anyone talented enough to make a difference anytime soon. That's what would scare me most as a Saints fan. The Cowboys and Giants could go pass happy on that sad coverage.

[Dougerrrr]

Playoffs yes....NFC Championship.....No

[Platoon 86]

Originally Posted by SteveRobWhatever

Yeah but what about that defense? The secondary isn't going to be bringing in anyone talented enough to make a difference anytime soon. That's what would scare me most as a Saints fan. The Cowboys and Giants could go pass happy on that sad coverage.

Yeah, their secondary isn't overly impressive. That is a pretty good concern for Saints fans, although they aren't facing the Giants or the Cowboys at all this year. They only have a few opponents left who have much of a passing game. From their remaining schedule, only one of the teams they have to face is in the Top 10 in passing yards at the moment, The Houston Texans. I think whether or not Brees continues to play well will determine if they can squeak into the playoffs.

[SteveRobWhatever]

That's why I think they make the playoffs and win the NFC South. The problem is going to be when they are in the playoffs they'll have to possibly deal with teams like the Seahawks, Packers, Giants and Cowboys who can chuck it. They'll have to go the long route this year in the playoffs since their bad start pretty much squashes any shot at a bye....that is unless everyone in the NFC has a major collapse.

[DawkinsINT]

Can they? Yes. Will they? Probably not. It's not like there are many great teams in the NFC. There are quite a few teams that could end up squeezing in there.

[SteveRobWhatever]

So right now...if you were to do a mini-NFC Power Ranking....where would the Saints rate in the top 6 to make the playoffs?

[Platoon 86]

Originally Posted by SteveRobWhatever

That's why I think they make the playoffs and win the NFC South. The problem is going to be when they are in the playoffs they'll have to possibly deal with teams like the Seahawks, Packers, Giants and Cowboys who can chuck it. They'll have to go the long route this year in the playoffs since their bad start pretty much squashes any shot at a bye....that is unless everyone in the NFC has a major collapse.

I also agree on the notion that the Saints will not go far into the playoffs due to teams with a decent passing attack. I think they'll manage a Wild Card spot but they'll end up facing some pass happy team that'll bully the secondary, causing an end to their season.

[DawkinsINT]

Originally Posted by SteveRobWhatever

So right now...if you were to do a mini-NFC Power Ranking....where would the Saints rate in the top 6 to make the playoffs?

5th or so...

1. Dallas
2. GB
3. TB
4. NY
5. NO
6. Det