The kickoff of the 2023 New Orleans Saints season begins with a renewed excitement in New Orleans. This Saints team enters the season with a new franchise quarterback in Derek Carr, who instantly became one of the NFC’s top quarterbacks upon his signing, as well as certainly the best and most accomplished quarterback in the NFC South. Carr may just be the missing piece to get the Saints back on top of the NFC South this season.
These Saints aren't necessarily expected to bring New Orleans its second Lombardi title, but expectations are to win the NFC South, host a playoff game and make some noise in a questionable conference, outside of the reigning NFC Champions at least.