A fictional team of New Orleans Saints players stocked with talent from around Louisiana would steamroll any other competition; we all know this. A combination of Peyton Manning, Marshall Faulk, Ed Reed, and Aeneas Williams doesn’t even cover half of the Hall of Fame-quality talent that would crowd that roster. We put together our Homegrown Legends picks earlier this year, which you can read in full at this link.
But to prove it, we’re on to Round 2 of the Homegrown Legends Tournament. New Orleans handled the Chicago Bears team in the opening round with ease, but now they have to contend with a feisty Detroit Lions squad.
Here is what New Orleans is up against, from Lions Wire’s Jeff Risdon:
Detroit will have to win with ball control behind RB Jerome Bettis and play-action strikes from QB Jim Harbaugh to TE Antonio Gates and WR Andre Rison. The offensive line, led by Hall of Fame guard Joe DeLameilleure, can physically beat on the underwhelming Saints defensive front. On defense, all-time interception champ Paul Krause and CB Terry McDaniel will need to create a takeaway or two. The pass-rush, keyed by quickness from Bill Hewitt and blitzing from LB Carl Banks, must be effective to slow down an impressive Saints passing attack.
Be sure to vote in Round 2 of the Homegrown Legends Tournament.
