by Zack Cimini
Notjustagame.com

The Saints were thought to be a solid team for years to come, and than all of the sudden they?ve dropped to the bottom of the league. So what is going on in New Orleans?

No one knows the problem, but obviously they haven?t got over their late season collapse last season. Their crucial disappointing losses to Cincinnati and Carolina cost them a playoff spot, and started up plenty of questions. How could a team lose to those two teams? All they needed to do was win one and they would have had a playoff spot clinched.

During that season they had plenty of ups and downs. Aaron Brooks has been inconsistent since that late season collapse, but has showed plenty of upside during his career. They arguably have the most talent on offense in the whole league, but still can?t do anything with it. Deuce McAllister has had an all right start to the season, but isn?t playing as well as he should. Their two star wide receivers haven?t played together. Last season they both were able to play on a high level every week, now it?s only one of them each week.

The biggest reason though for their decline is their defense. They haven?t been able to stop anyone, and are the worst tackling team in the NFL. You would think things would be different, especially for the football coach that they play for. Instead it hasn?t changed and this week is a must win for them.

They will be playing against an undefeated Colts team, with a 1-2 record. If they go to 1-3 don?t be shocked to hear Jim Haslett?s name in the rumor mill. Maybe he is the problem with this team. His coaching style is different, and a lot of times players don?t adjust to it.

There wasn?t a problem with his style a few years ago, so that idea is hard to believe. The problem is that the Saints aren?t playing football, and they are losing games themselves. Too many crucial mistakes, and poor play have plagued this team, and it needs to end now. Aaron Brooks needs to lead this team, and get them rolling. A win over a team like the Colts is something that could do it.