Saints have an Identity Crisis
It is written in the Holy Bible , "People perish from a lack of knowledge"; in the NFL, teams perish from lack of purpose.  All in all, it's an "Identity Crisis!" The New Orleans Saints have forgotten they are the Champions. Champions play with confidence. Champions impose their will upon their opponents.  Champions set the tone against the competition. Champions execute. Champions win.
Sean Payton has not been "creative nor aggressive" all season. Drew Brees has been rattled by blitzing linebackers this season, due to a uncharacteristically porous offensive line. Sean Payton has been inconsistent in his play calling. Drew Brees has been inconsistent in his decision making.  Sean Payton is troubled. Drew Brees is concerned. Saints Fans are both!.
The Saints losses to the Falcons, Cardinals and Browns have common elements. Turnovers. Stupid Penalties. Lack of a down-field offensive game. Lack of energy. And, Teams outsmarting the smarter coach. Where are the trick plays? Where are the confident and bold decisions? Where is the energy and determination? Where are the Saints?
They often look dazed and confused. Attempting to figure it out in the 4th quarter. (BTW, stop wearing the white shirts!!!!! It's not a bold and confident look.) No Savior is coming. Reggie's on the mend. Pierre's on the mend. Sharper returned. But get this, it's not the defense's fault this season, it's the beloved offense that has disappointed. It is a disappointment that has not gone unnoticed by the Saints 2010 opponents and NFL pundits. So, why hasn't Payton figured it out yet?
Saints fans know that Payton is a little impatient and gets away from "who brought him to the dance" in games. If the Saints had success, do like Lombardi and Halas of the old days, keep running the same plays until the defense stops them. The first drive, mostly passes. Last week the runs and sweeps helped the Saints' passing game against Tampa Bay. Without Bush and Thomas, that is the way the Saints should approach each game. Again, you cannot fault the Saints' defense for the loss. They gave up 16 points. Drew Brees gave up 14 points. If Drew's interceptions don't go for touchdowns, the score could have been 17-16 in favor of the Saints. However, the Saints' offensive turnovers (no pun intended) has given their opponents' defenses 35 points this season. Not to mention the momentum swings.
Are the balls bouncing to the Saints favor this season? No, not yet. But, as champions, should you depend on luck? Just Be Yourself. Play like Champions.
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