Just in case the 31 shots of Drew Brees stretching and flexing his thumb on the sideline of Sunday Night Football didn’t make it clear to you, dear viewer, the Saints have been without one of the best players in football for two weeks now. In that time, the Saints are 2-0, with wins over two of the best teams in football.
It says a lot about the roster Jeff Ireland and the scouting staff in New Orleans put together. It says a lot, especially, about Dennis Allen’s defense. But it also speaks volumes about Sean Payton, since the entire operation falls under his maniacal purview.