While it's never good to lose two games to start the season, most teams wouldn't hit the panic button if both losses came on the road and by a total of five points. The Saints, having just lost their second straight nail-biter, won't do that either, though there are worrying signs surrounding this club -- particularly on defense. I'm going to come clean: I had the Saints as my Super Bowl pick from the NFC. So should I now get off the bandwagon? Just as they likely won't fluster, neither will I. I'll do what I often do in times of stress and make a list of the reasons to stay faithful and another to flee to greener pastures. The bad news: The Saints' negatives outweigh the positives through the first two weeks.
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