Now we know. Since that wonderful night in February, the Saints magical mojo was apparently retired to a condo in Boca. Sunday afternoon, they caravanned over to Florida and talked it out of retirement, at least for now.
The Saints dominated the Bucs 31-6 very similarly to last year’s game in Tampa. They sure do play well in Florida.
The Juicy Fruit Genius went back to the ground game that served him so well last year, and Chris Ivory sliced through the defense for over 150 yards rushing. His quickness and power were evident and it looks like the Saints have uncovered another free agent gem that should give them a 3 headed monster when Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas return.
Brees connected on two long touchdown passes and looked spry in the pocket, spreading the wealth all over the field.
Saints fans are in uncharted territory. Talk shows have been lit up with fans lamenting that the Super Bowl Champs were underachieving. Some even suggested Brees was off his game. Doesn’t take long to get spoiled does it?
While a lot of chatter was about the offense, everyone is failing to recognize how well the defense is playing depite an incredible run of injuries. The defense has given up some yardage, and isn’t getting the turnovers they did last year, but is playing as well as all but the most dominant defenses. They shut down Phoenix last week and Tampa Bay this week. The prospect of getting injured starters back in coming weeks is pretty exciting.
Well we’ll see next week if the Saints have truly returned to form. The Cleveland Browns, Scott Fujita, and Mike Bell come calling at the Superdome. Here’s hoping that Fujita and Bell get a rousing welcome. The Browns, not so much.
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