For the first time since the Saints slowly walked off the field at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, New Orleans took the practice field as a full team during training camp.
WWL-TV Sports' Bradley Handwerger counted down 20 questions that the Saints will encounter on their path back to the playoffs.
- Can the New Orleans Saints overcome this offseason?
- What do the Saints do at place kicker in 2012?
- What will Jimmy Graham do in his third year?
- How much can this year's draft class contribute?
- Can Mark Ingram reach expectations in his second year?
- Will Drew Brees show any rust from his layoff from the team?
- Will the extra preseason game help?
- Will Darren Sproles have the same impact he had in 2011?
- How will Pete Carmichael Jr. do as the main play-caller?
- Will the defensive line be revitalized by Steve Spagnuolo?
- Will we see a blitz-happy defense under Spagnuolo?
- Can Marques Colston earn a Pro Bowl berth finally?
- Who will replace Robert Meachem?
- Can de la Puente, Collins maintain their surprisingly high level?
- How good can Steve Spagnuolo make the safeties?
- Will Patrick Robinson build on his 2011 season?
- What impact will Curtis Lofton have?
- Can Sedrick Ellis play up to his potential?
- Can Ben Grubbs replace Carl Nicks?
- Will New Orleans, Brees come to a contract agreement? (We know the answer to this one!)
