It’s been too long since our last New Orleans Saints gameday, even if it’s only a preseason matchup. Welcome to where everything’s made up and points don’t matter, and nobody cares about who wins (except maybe the Baltimore Ravens, riding a 17-game win streak in exhibition).
But that isn’t really the case. There are dozens of players fighting for their jobs on Saturday night. Plenty of rookies are taking the field for the first time as professionals. Some older veterans are hoping to play well enough so that this isn’t the last time to lace up their cleats. With an unsettled depth chart and so many storylines to keep track of, almost every minute of the game should carry some level of intrigue.
So here is a quick look at 11 things that Saints fans should be watching for:
