Alex Ram

The New Orleans Saints started out the season with all guns blazing. They have the potential to have the greatest offense the league has seen in the last 30 years which includes the 2007 New England Patriots team that set many NFL scoring records.Hopes were high for this New Orleans team in 2008. Drew Brees was with the team for yet another season, Marques Colston was in his second year, more polished and stronger, and the acquisition of tight end Jeremy Shockey made this team even more dangerous.Drew Brees has established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the league - having all the offensive threats such as WR Marques Colston, RB Mike Bell, BB Reggie Bush, and WR Jeremy Shockey. All the pieces are in place for the Saints to win many games this season.While their offense was effective, their defensive game was in shambles and something was missing from the team that had so powerfully established itself during the 2007 season.The Saints schedule looks a lot easier then it did in the start of the year, their division isn't as strong as it was in 08'. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a rebuilding process and the Carolina Panther can't seem to get anything together.The only challenge in the division should come from the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are a good team with a future MVP in Matt Ryan, the Falcons offense may not be able to keep up with the Saints.New Orleans has struggled financially the last few years and a good Saints football team is what the New Orleans community needs. Sports have been a great way to help bring communities together during tough times.The Saints had a disappointing loss to the Bears in the 06' NFC Championship game in freezing weather. Let's hope for the Saints sake they receive home field advantage all through out.Come check out the most exciting Saints forum and the hottest new free fantasy football game leagues all at RootZoo Sports.