2. PLAY UP TO THE PROMISE
Rattler's protection will go a long way toward his and the offense's success, or lack thereof. And based on draft selection and investment, this unit – which includes rookie left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. (first round pick), center Erik McCoy (second round), right guard Cesar Ruiz (first round) and right tackle Taliese Fuaga (first round) – absolutely needs to be the best offensive unit. Controlling the line of scrimmage and keeping Rattler as clean as possible will help his confidence grow and allow him time to connect with his receivers, and provide space in the run game. If you're eager to see how running back Alvin Kamara will be used in Moore's offense, you're not alone. Kamara remains the most valuable offensive commodity, so his touch count and how he's used will be worth watching.
3. TAKE OFF THE WRAPS
For the minuscule amount of time that the starting defense was on the field during its preseason appearance, it appeared to be a unit with some juice and physicality. Now comes the challenge of sustaining that for four quarters. Believing you have the proper pieces and personnel, and performing that way in an NFL game, can be two entirely different things. What we know for certain is this: Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray can jitterbug his way out of trouble and make a defense look like it's running in mud. The best way to prevent that is for edge rushers Cam Jordan, Carl Granderson and defensive linemen Bryan Bresee and Davon Godchaux to keep him pinned inside the tackles as much as possible and to get Murray on the ground when they get their hands on him. That's asking a lot, but the Saints have a talented group up front.