Pressure Is Key For the Saints 2009 Defense

Coming into the 2009 season I have spent time wondering if the Saints have done everything they need to repair the defense. Lead by QB Drew Brees, the Saints are a team with one of the most feared offenses in the NFL. The Saints have brought in a couple of veterans on the defensive side of the ball, but brought in depth at every position as well. The players I feel that will have the biggest impact for the Saints in 2009 are veterans Darren Sharper and Jabari Greer. Sharper, the current career interceptions leader in the NFL, brings leadership to a young secondary. He will most likely start at the free safety position and will compete to stay the current interceptions leader. Jabari Greer, coming over from Buffalo, has a pair of pick six's in 2008, but is not a ball hawk. The speedy cornerback has struggled staying healthy, which to me is a concern. Does anybody remember why Jason David was starting because of injuries? The Saints have addressed a lot along the secondary and brought in depth at ... (link)