The Saints are rolling, in the preseason.
In Saturday's win at Houston, the Saints performed at a high level on defense, offense, and special teams. Big play abounded. The Texans looked overmatched.
But, fullback Heath Evans, a former New England Patriot, says this about the preseason: "These (games) are stepping stones. I think if you get in a pattern of doing things well it is easier to stay in that pattern when the regular season comes. Like you said I have been here long enough to know that the preseason doesn't count for anything and just because you have one great game it doesn't really mean too much in this league."
Amen.
The over/under win total for the Saints in Vegas has stayed steady at 8.5 wins. Before you get unnerved, please note that only three teams: New England, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh have "totals" of 10 wins or more.
The Saints are in the next batch: if things break well, they could be a 10 win team. If injuries, and a tougher schedule catch up, the Saints could be a 7 win team. Such is life in the NFL.
It may be October before we know what kind of club the 2009 New Orleans Saints really are.