The New Orleans Saints defense hit their stride at the end of the season after allowing 20 or more points in 10 of their first 11 games. From that point, the team flipped the script: opponents failed to cross the 20 point threshold in the final six games of the year. They finished top-five in yards allowed and top-10 in points allowed.
Yet, questions still remain headed into the upcoming season. They went under some changes within the front seven. With that being the case, it’s no surprise the biggest questions on the Saints defense can be found on the defensive line and in the linebacker corps. Here’s where we’re looking for answers: