Drew Brees' annoying optimism is like a box of Grape Nuts. For once, it's neither annoying, nor optimistic enough. (Apologies to Jerry Seinfeld for butchering his joke.)
The New Orleans Saints are without question an ascending team leaving the 2017 season. Mediocre expectations are a thing of the past. A still-too-recent past, but in the past nonetheless. A meteoric rise from 7-9, 7-9, 7-9, 0-2 up to 11-5 and a playoff win can't go unnoticed.
Many indications point to an improved Saints team in 2018.
Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara rival any pairing claiming it's the best running back duo in the NFL.