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2016 NFL Season: Final Record Predictions For All 32 Teams

By Erik Lambert

Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick (7) and Blaine Gabbert (2) on the field before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick (7) and Blaine Gabbert (2) on the field before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Drew Brees (9) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Drew Brees (9) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints (6-10)

Biggest Strength:  Drew Brees

The future Hall of Famer looked like his old self last season as he routinely picked defenses apart on his way to the eighth-straight year in a Saints uniform with at least 30 touchdown passes.  Provided he has enough weapons to work with, and the arrivals of Coby Fleener and Michael Thomas indicate there should be, even at age 37 he should still be able to produce favorable numbers.

Biggest Weakness:  Offensive Line

Brees did was he did last season despite limited help from his offensive line.  This group is a farcry from the one that led the team to the Super Bowl seven years ago.  They allowed 31 sacks and produced the 31st ranked rushing attack in the NFL.  Hopes are high Andrus Peat can take the next step at right tackle, but that won’t solve their other problems up front.

Final Record Reason

In truth New Orleans really hasn’t solved their two biggest problems.  The offensive line has already been documented but also there’s the defense.  Even with the addition of 1st and 2nd round picks Sheldon Rankins and Vonn Bell, this unit remains under the direction of Dennis Allen.  It should be noted he’s never produced a unit that ranked higher than 18th in his career as a coordinator or head coach.  Considering the quarterbacks they’ll have to face, that’s a problem.

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