NFL Week 1: Top 10 Storylines To Follow
By Erik Lambert
Aug 30, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan yell instructions in the second half of their game against the Houston Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Texans won, 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Rob Ryan behind the 8-ball
His job is hard enough just trying to clean up the mess from last season. Now defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has his back to the wall. Not only is his unit still not playing well coming out of the preseason, but it’s also losing key pieces by the minutes with names like Junior Gallette and Keenan Lewis gone via free agency or injury.
Most agree that his job is on the line this season, so Ryan really can’t afford these setbacks. An early tilt against the talented Arizona Cardinals should provide an idea of what is to come.
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