The New Orleans Saints<\/strong>\u00a0enter the\u00a02015-16 NFL Season\u00a0<\/strong>looking to avenge a lackluster\u00a07-9 campaign\u00a0in an attempt\u00a0to return to elite levels.\u00a0They have the luxury of playing in a weak NFC South division, but here’s the catch: They’re aren’t just playing in a weak division; they’re part of the reason the division has become weak in recent seasons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2014 Record: 7-9 – Saints<\/a><\/strong> Let\u2019s take a look at the numbers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Last season, the Saints were No. 1 in the NFL in terms of yards per game. They racked up 411.4 yards in that category, as they completed 297.8 yards per contest through the air (3rd) and 113.6 yards per contest on the ground (13th).<\/p>\n In total, the Saints scored 25.1 points per game, which was good enough to keep them in the top 10 of the league at No. 9.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63753&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n It goes without saying that the offense has been the staple of this franchise for quite some time, but this season it’ll have to maintain that mentality without stud tight end Jimmy Graham. The team traded the big guy to the Seattle Seahawks this past season, but it also added Max Under and C.J. Spiller.<\/p>\n Spiller could look to be the next Darren Sproles, while Unger will obviously upgrade an offensive line that needed it from last season.<\/p>\n Despite upside from Brandon Cooks and the dump-off potential to Spiller, this team could take more of a run-first approach this season — or at least more of a run-neutral approach. While Drew Brees is still considered a great quarterback, he’s certainly entering his twilight years at 36 (37 in January), and with Graham gone, his safe target is far less obvious.<\/p>\n Brees threw 33 TDs to an unfortunate\u00a017\u00a0interceptions last season,\u00a0which is another reason this team will rely on Mark Ingram and Spiller\u00a0out of the backfield to make plays.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=66501&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n Defensively,\u00a0this group is still a question mark. It\u00a0used six of its\u00a0eight draft selections\u00a0on\u00a0defensive players,\u00a0which is more than understandable considering this group gave up\u00a0an average of 26.5 points last year.<\/p>\n This defense is mediocre at best, but considering how elite the offense has the potential to be, any sort of improvement could push them into a NFC South championship.<\/p>\n The Saints are looking to knock off the back-to-back division champion Carolina Panthers this season, and it looks as if they’re going to need double-digit wins to do it. Both New Orleans and Carolina look like nine- or 10-win teams.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63752&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n The truth is that we could see this team begin to establish a completely different identity this season. The defense could be marginally improved, while the offense could certainly take a step back. Remember: Brees will be 37 late in the year and if he hasn’t discovered a Graham-like safety net, it could neutralize the offense and the defense that have been so far apart for so many years.<\/p>\n Really this season will come down to how well the offensive line can protect Brees and Co. If Brees is given time and players like Spiller are protected, you could be looking at the NFC South champs.<\/p>\n If not, give the crown to Carolina for a third straight season.<\/p>\n With training camps under way the NFL betting season is here at Cappers Picks.\u00a0NFL Football handicappers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0have been hard at work putting out the team by team\u00a02015 Football Predictions\u00a0and\u00a0NFL Season Previews<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for those of us who can\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n The 2015 NFL futures betting<\/a><\/strong> season is right around the corner! 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NFL Handicapping Insight<\/h3>\n
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NFL Futures<\/h3>\n
\nPanthers\u00a0Odds to win the 2016\u00a0NFC\u00a0South Division:\u00a0+225<\/strong>
\nPanthers\u00a0Odds to win the 2016\u00a0NFC\u00a0Conference: 22\/1<\/strong>
\nPanthers Odds to win the 2016 Super Bowl: 40\/1<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nSaints\u00a0Betting Outlook:<\/h3>\n
CappersPicks.com has NFL odds<\/a> up on a ton of futures, and you will also find NFL lines up for early games as well.<\/h3>\n