In recent years, the New Orleans Saints have focused on strengthening their defense, which has become their main strength. The team has been ranked as the 11th-best defense in the NFL for the upcoming season by Bleacher Report, taking into account offseason moves and last year’s performance.
The Saints’ strong defense is a result of their consistent performance under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen since 2017. This reliability is similar to the blind faith fans have in the offense led by head coach Sean Payton. Retaining last year’s defensive core has only increased confidence in the team.
However, there are concerns with the defense, such as age and pass rush. Key players like Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis, and Tyrann Mathieu are all 32 years old or older, raising questions about potential decline. Additionally, the pass rush struggled last season, ranking poorly in both pass rush percentage and sacks.
To address these concerns, the Saints made an addition to their roster: Chase Young. He is expected to bolster the pass rush and improve overall defensive performance. While they were successful despite pass rush issues last season, it’s not something they should rely on moving forward. Overall, this move points towards a positive trend for the team in the upcoming season as they aim to improve their defense further with a stronger pass rush.
