Canal Street Chronicles.com is a New Orleans Saints blog that describes themselves as the ultimate community for lovers of all things black and gold. So Gridiron Experts asked a few questions to head writer Dave Cariello about what he thought was in store for the Saints in 2009, and also how he felt the offseason went for the Saints.


Question 1:Do you believe Reggie Bush can handle the workload of a full time running back? Or will he remain more of a check down receiver for Drew Brees?

I don’t believe Reggie Bush will be used as a full time back. I think he and Pierre Thomas will split time in the backfield, with Thomas playing the role of a more traditional back and Bush being utilized in many other wonderful ways. 

Question 2: Defense was on the things-to-do list this off season, do you think the Saints have made enough improvement to help avoid shoot out type games?

Unfortunately, we won’t know the answer to that one until we put on the pads, but on paper, it would appear to be so. Only time will tell.  

Question 3: Who would you say is the most underrated player on the Saints ? (offense or defense)

Garrett Hartley, Carl Nicks, Jo-Lonn Dunbar

Question 4: The Saints have a stretch of 4 out of 5 games on the road starting in mid November, with the one home game against the Patriots. What do you think the chances are that the Saints come out ahead knowing their history of falling short on the road? (2-6 in 2008)

It’s certainly not the ideal situation but on the whole I’m pretty happy with it. Compared to the Saints schedule last year, the 2009 lineup looks much more manageable. Some of those away games are against division opponents so no doubt they will be important. A good team has to win those games.   

Question 5: What’s your prediction on the Saints record in 2009?

10-6

Tell us what you think Saints fans!