New Orleans Saints: 6 “X-Factors” That Can Help Beat the Panthers
By Bob Rose
Dec 8, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Akiem Hicks (76) during the first quarter of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
#6. THROW THE FIRST PUNCH AND HIT THE BULLY IN THE MOUTH
The Panthers finished 15-1 last year, winning their 3rd consecutive division title. Yet the Saints gave them two of the most hard-fought (and entertaining) games of the year.
This match up WILL be physical, and it’s important that the Saints match the Panthers “hit-for-hit.” This is a great opportunity for the New Orleans Saints to take a gigantic step forward in their development into a playoff contending team, as well as causing a young team to grow stronger together.
The guess here is that they do exactly that.