If you have already been keeping up with the NFL this year, you may be wondering what in the world has gotten into the New Orleans Saints lately. Sitting pretty at 3-0, the team looks better than ever. We have found a few articles that might help explain this streak. What are your thoughts on the subject? Let us know in the comments below:

For two years, since they were selected 11th and 24th in the first round of the 2011 draft, combo-platter defensive ends J.J. Watt of Houston and Cameron Jordan of New Orleans had a large gulf between them. Watt was the record-breaker, the pass-deflector and sack machine, the 2012 Defensive Player of the Year. Jordan was a nice defensive end, but miscast in the Saints’ futile 4-3 scheme.

At 6-4 and 287 pounds, Jordan needed to be a Watt, a 3-4 end who moved inside and played some 3-technique depending on the down and distance. That’s how Watt got his 20.5 sacks and 16 pass deflections in 2012. It was one of the best seasons a defensive lineman ever had. Read More

1. Seven years ago to this day, the Saints played their first contest in the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina with a 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on "Monday Night Football." Steve Gleason blocked a punt by Atlanta's Michael Koenen which became one of the most memorable plays in New Orleans Saints history. Watch that play now.

2. The Saints and Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. have teamed up to create a recycling contest for New Orleans area schools. Find out more information and how to sign up here. 

3. Conference calls with Miami Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin and wide receiver Mike Wallace will take place around 3 p.m. The audio and quotes will be on the website shortly after. Read More

Here are some observations on the New Orleans Saints' offense after reviewing the tape of their 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3:

Brees was clutch: As I wrote in this week’s QB Watch, I appreciated quarterback Drew Brees’ performance even more when I watched it again on tape. He delivered some of his best throws while he knew he was about to absorb a big hit (including completions of 24, 19 and 13 yards to Marques Colston and a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham in the fourth quarter).

And Brees was on fire during the Saints’ final two touchdown drives in the third and fourth quarters. He converted five consecutive third downs (all third-and-5 or longer), including both touchdowns. He was seeing the field so well, he even took off and ran for a rare 7-yard score. Read More