NFL Week 1 preview: Hot Takes Around the League

Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Brandon Coleman (16) and tackle Zach Strief (64)following a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Saints @ Cardinals

Hot Take: Drew Brees might be on his way down (and out)

We’ve seen some signs of deterioration from Drew Brees in recent years, but without Jimmy Graham, his deficiencies could be amplified.

The Saints are going on the road to take on a really talented Cardinals team, and a secondary with a lot of tough, physical playmakers. This could be rough going for Brees, who needs to get on the same page with Brandin Cooks early on in order to have any success in this game.

I fear he might be throwing to a red jersey a time or two too many.

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