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2007 Recap

The New Orleans Saints came into the 2007 season with great expectations, but a 0-4 start brought the team down to earth. The team went 7-5 in the remaining games and finished third in the NFC South with a 7-9 record.

The Saints are set on offense with QB Drew Brees, RB Reggie Bush, and WR Marques Colston. All three had terrific seasons and will be expected to do so for the next few years. The defense has been the focus of the Saints during the offseason. The team has signed CB Randall Gay, DE Bobby McCray, and LB Dan Morgan I an attempt to strengthen a unit that allowed over 24 points a game. The Saints expect to use the 10th pick in the draft improve any wholes left in the roster after its free agent acquisitions.

Team History

The New Orleans Saints were founded in 1967 as an expansion team for the NFL. The team has had limited success with three divisional titles. The Saints took over a decade to post a .500 record and 20 years before they posted a winning record. The Saints won their first playoff game in 2000 when they beat the St. Louis Rams.

The Saints appear poised to break its cycle of unsuccessful seasons with head coach Sean Payton, Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees, heralded RB Reggie Bush, and unexpected breakout WR Marquis Colston.