4 things the Saints do better than just about anyone else in the NFL

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts to a call during a NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

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Protect the quarterback

The Saints were one of the best teams at protecting the quarterback last season. Despite a few injuries, the team’s offensive line was rock solid. Ryan Ramczyk and Terron Armstead combined to be the league’s best tackle duo.

Both were among the league’s ten best tackles last season. On top of their elite tackles, the team had three-time Pro Bowl guard Larry Warford as well. They released Warford, saving about $8 million in cap space this offseason.

Andrus Peat was on the other side of the line and was given a huge new contract mainly due to his versatility. Despite being a two-time Pro Bowler, Peat didn’t have a great 2019 campaign.

First-year center Erik McCoy did though as he was just another player responsible for keeping Brees up.

Those five studs up front helped the Saints allowed just 1.6 sacks per game, the fourth-fewest in the NFL. They also gave Brees enough time to yet again take home the league’s highest completion percentage.

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