As Bill Parcells disciples Sean Payton and Bill Belichick prepare to face off this Sunday, their franchises currently sit in similar places.
The obvious similarity between the Saints and Patriots is their quarterback situations. Both teams are in the early stages of replacing an all-time great at the position, as the Patriots are in Year 2 post-Tom Brady while the Saints are about to play their third game since Drew Brees retired this offseason.
Like the Patriots did in their first year without Brady, the Saints are starting a former No. 1 overall pick looking to prove himself in their second NFL home.