11. player. 15. Another year, another highly productive offense wasted by the New Orleans Saints because they can’t figure out how to fix their defense. This is fast becoming the legacy of head coach Sean Payton. His offensive brilliance is being overshadowed by his inability to find a defensive coordinator who can turn that unit around. Dennis Allen is the latest to fail, finishing dead last in the NFL against the pass.
<p>What they could really use is a true cover cornerback who they can leave on one side of the field or the other and expect him to lock down his receiver without the constant requirement of safety help. Marlon Humphrey proved at Alabama that he can be that type of defense who is pesky and frustrates pass catchers for 60 minutes. He’s long, athletic and shows the kind of discipline and awareness that allow him to make plays on the football.</p>. CB. Alabama. Marlon Humphrey