New Orleans Saints: Tormenting the Nerds

Over the span of three seasons, the New Orleans Saints have been unable to compete against the NFL's quality ball clubs. Much like a school house bully, the Saints have been targeting the "nerdy kids" of the NFL (Lions, Chiefs, Raiders, and others). Although lacking many trademarks of the bullies arsenal, such as wedgies, swirlies, and verbal harassment, the Saints have badgered their way to mediocre records at the expense of the league's worst teams.   The Saints are a team loaded with talent and even won a total of 26 games in three years, but when matched up against winning teams, the Saints lose. So much so, that over the last three years, including their run to championship, the Saints have only beat six teams with winning records. Six teams in three years!  In 2006, they beat Philadelphia twice and crushed Dallas in Sean Payton's return to Big D. In 2007, they defeated Seattle and Jacksonville. In 2008, they only managed to defeat Tampa, Atlanta, and the ... (link)