From the article photo, you, as the reader, may assume that there’s going to be a little trash talk about the hated “Dirty Birds”, the archrival Atlanta Falcons right away, however, if you assumed that, then you are mistaken.
Actually, its almost the direct opposite of that assumption.
I’m very anxious to see that player take the field this season though not with a Falcons helmet and jersey, but with the beautiful Black and Gold of our beloved New Orleans Saints.
Yes, it’s true, former Falcons defensive tackle Rod Coleman is a Saints and has been one for a few weeks now.
The signings of former Jags defensive lineman Paul Spicer, former Vikings safety Darren Sharper, and all of the others will most likely have quite an impact on the Saints defensive unit as well as the entire Saints team this coming season.
As will new Black and Gold defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
And this isn’t taking in the fact of whoever we’ll take in the upcoming 2009 NFL Draft.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Saints cut fullback Mike Karney and halfback Deuce McAllister but signed former Pats fullback Heath Evans who should be more of a running and receiving threat than Karney was with the team.
If Drew Brees comes back and does what everyone’s expecting that he’ll do, than our offense is all set with Jeremy Shockey ready to make an impact and Colston coming back from that thumb injury.
But, as Saints fans, we’re more concerned with the defensive side of the ball, namely the secondary.
The Saints cut the gimpy kneed Mike McKenzie as well as the safeties Josh Bullocks and Kevin Kaeshviharn. In their place, the Saints signed former Bills cornerback Jabari Greer, Darren Sharper, and former Jags safety Pierson Priorleau who has played under Gregg Williams with three different teams.
Second year cornerback Tracy Porter will be returning from a season ending knee injury which he suffered last year.
The line will look pretty much the same with Will Smith, Charles Grant, as well as the others with Coleman and Spicer being new to the team.
All in all, it looks like it’s going to be a great year for Saints and for us, their loyal fans. Geaux Saints!
