When it comes to the Saints, New Orleans sports writers have been talking about them since the end of last season. It seems like they did not take a break and one would think from their writings, the Saints are Super Bowl material. After only two winning seasons in the last six years this writer won't jump the gun. In fact, it would not be a surprise if the Saints do not improve on last years record.
Forget about what Kamara and Ingram accomplished in rushing last year. This is a new season and Saints opponents will be ready. Besides Ingram has been suspended for four games and it took him five seasons to live up to his potential. So what Ingram will show up this year? Brees has slipped the last few years despite individual accomplishments and it will show even more this year. The larger question will be the Saints defense, despite all the good things said about them. They are simply over rated. I would advise Saints fans to lower their expectations.
The LSU Tigers face the same situation as last year. Coaching, quarterback and a lack of consistent offense play and play calling. And this writer believes all those are critical. No one knows yet if Orgeron can be a winning coach at LSU and bring the Tigers back to being competitive every week.
We know the coaches are high on LSU's three quarterbacks and they have a good resume but how will that work out once the season starts? No one knows the answer to that either at the present time. Will LSU have a consistent offense that can move the ball and score points? We also do not know the answer to that despite the fact that LSU has a hosts of good offensive players. Will LSU's new offensive co-ordinator really change things up from the past?
Die hard LSU fans should be realistic when trying to evaluate the Tigers and not go off the deep end and listen to the hype and clichés. This writer has been a follower of LSU for over 50 years and because of the Tigers performance the past several years I am not excited yet. And the big question mark is LSU's head coach, Ed Orgeron, the man that has to set the tone.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
