After three straight 7-9 seasons of mediocrity, the New Orleans Saints are looking to ditch their subpar ways. Various outlets are naturally counting out Sean Payton’s squad for the new season, and the team is absolutely flying under the radar in both the NFC and NFC South. The Saints will be tested out of the gate and put under a microscope for their opening Monday Night Football date with the Vikings, and then have to host the defending Super Bowl Champion Patriots the very next week. Needless to say, they’ll need their absolute best.