Game week is finally here and the New Orleans Saints are getting ready for the first matchup of the 2023 NFL regular season, at home against the Tennessee Titans.
Opinions are mixed between how local media and national outlets feel about the team’s chances after their offseason moves. There are a lot of questions about the decision to roll with Derek Carr at quarterback instead of blowing up the roster to kick off a rebuild. Even in the relatively weak NFC South, there are a number of observers that don’t even think the Saints will be able to make it out of a weak gauntlet and into the playoffs.
Here is a quick vibe check around the country as the Saints prepare for their Week 1 kickoff with the Titans: