The Times-Picayune · Jun 27, 2017
Saints' on-field problem-solving skills must improve with Nick Fairley out for 2017
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) celebrates stoppingTampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) during the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Sunday, December 11, 2016.(No other team in the NFL pities the New Orleans Saints. The league is unforgiving.
The Saints just lost defensive tackle Nick Fairley for the season because of complications with an enlarged heart. Left tackle Terron Armstead could miss the entire 2017 season with a torn labrum in his shoulder. Center Max Unger might not be ready for the start of this season with a lingering foot injury.
Those are tough losses to swallow.
