Fatal Flaws of the NFLs best teams
New Orleans Saints
The problem: Quarterback
I'm officially concerned. When I wrote about Drew Brees' injury two weeks ago, I noted that I would be rooting for Teddy Bridgewater. I also pointed out that he hadn't been an effective quarterback since coming back from his knee injury, though that sample contained only 55 regular-season passes thrown over three seasons, during which he had been a part of three organizations.
The Saints have won both of their starts with Bridgewater under center, which is great news for their chances of competing for a Super Bowl. Bridgewater, though, has been a passenger in those victories. The former Louisville star is completing 73.7% of his passes as a starter, but he's averaging only 6.5 yards per pass, which ranks 27th in the league. His Total QBR is just 24.2, which is 29th out of 33 quarterbacks. Only Kirk Cousins, Luke Falk, Mason Rudolph and Andy Dalton are below the former Vikings first-rounder.
