At least one national writer has high expectations for the New Orleans Saints in 2023. In the spirit of March Madness longshots in the NCAA basketball tournament, NFL.com’s columnist Adam Schein picked the Saints as his “Cinderella Team” for the upcoming season — largely because of the upgrade at quarterback in signing Derek Carr.
Schein sees a lot to like at other positions and in the way this team is built, but the gist of his take is that Carr can cover up many of the flaws and vulnerabilities in New Orleans. His central message:
