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Saints Nation: Andrew Doyle's Take on Saints

Found February 07, 2013 on The Saints Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Steve Spagnuolo,  Sean Payton,  Jonathan Vilma,  Malcolm Jenkins,  Roman Harper
TEAMS: New Orleans Saints
My name is Andrew Doyle, and I am a die-hard Saints fan. I am unlike most other Saints fans  that I know personally in the fact that I keep up with everything related to the Saints. I keep up with team needs, who should get drafted and or signed, and when I can, I keep up with stats and team rankings. A couple thoughts from this past season: 1. The defense. Enough said. I agreed with the firing of Steve Spagnuolo due in part that there were some players saying it was his way or no way at all. Once that kind of barrier is broken, there will always be some sort of bad blood in the building. 2. Sean Payton's absence definitely hurt us. I've always told people who think coaching is a bit overrated that it's an essential part, and the 2012 Saints proved me right.  3. Our offense. Somewhat inconsistent over the course of the season, but much to look forward to now that the season is over.     Regarding the Off-season:   - The Saints probably w...
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