Free agency, the combine and the owners meetings are in the rearview mirror and the draft is just a few days away. But it’s time to get back to football on the field. Here’s a quick look at the New Orleans Saints as they open their offseason workout program Monday:
Biggest challenge facing head coach Sean Payton: Obviously, it’s trying to find a defense that can complement his potent offense -- the same challenge that has plagued Payton for most of the past decade. The Saints have made only minor adjustments on defense so far, led by a new veteran “quarterback” in middle linebacker James Laurinaitis and a new disruptive defensive tackle in Nick Fairley.