1. The Saints’ familiarity with the Rams’ defensive concepts, in part, stems from the fact that Los Angeles defensive coordinator Gregg Williams served in the same capacity on Saints Coach Sean Payton’s staff from 2009-11. Brees and the offense often worked against Williams’ defense in practice. “I know what I see on film,” Brees said. “I know that the things he has done in the past is part of his scheme. I know that he’s a very good defensive coach and I know that he’s going to have some things for us, I’m sure, that we haven’t seen or that are new.
John DeShazier: Takeaways from Drew Brees' Rams week media availability
