They say Mike Evans is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. The highlights, clips and stats all say this. Evans goes out and catches passes against other players, sometimes in dominant fashion, but to people who watch the Saints and nothing else, he’s just that guy who had a good game that […]

The arrival of the Saints offense was talked about, previewed, and repeatedly delayed throughout the season. They became the football version of “Tenet.” We got told the offense would arrive at some point in 2020, and it did appear, briefly, for a couple of sneak previews, but the wide release got pushed into the new […]

The Saints’ win over the Bucs in Week 9 might have been the most impressive moment of the NFL season. With their new quarterback and additional weapons, Tampa Bay was supposed to steal the NFC South, dominate its opposition, and claim the Super Bowl. The last part of that equation is still alive, and it […]

Michael Thomas wanted to play. When the star wide receiver injured his ankle during the season opener against Tampa Bay, he was determined to beat the prognosis that usually accompanies high-ankle sprains. Everyone around the wide receiver was quick to point out that he is a fast healer and made it clear there was no […]

Jared Cook doesn’t see the same team. Some key players on Chicago were banged up last time the Saints played the Bears, namely Akiem Hicks, and there was a different guy at quarterback. Week 8 might as well have been a whole season ago because the Saints aren’t the same team, either. “Their secondary was […]

End of the year. Time to revisit some of the predictions I made this year, both good and bad. Here are the ones that immediately come to mind. Log in or purchase a subscription to continue reading this article.

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach that works for every team. If your team is built to run, then run it. If your team is built to pass, pass the ball. Some games might lend themselves to running. Others might not.