The New Orleans Saints are disappointed by their dismal start, frustrated at a win-loss record that has prompted far-flung speculation about the future of the franchise.
But this Saints team apparently isn’t thinking like that.
One day after Sean Payton shrugged off reports of future interest from the Miami Dolphins and other teams, the players on his roster backed up their coach by reiterating the focus of a rebuilt roster that players and coaches alike say hasn’t slipped into the malaise that affected the locker room last year.
“Sitting at 1-4, I have been part of teams that, whatever our record was, it’s a completely different feel,” defensive end Cam Jordan said.