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e-leading San Francisco (271.4). In fact, the Saints arent even close to 31st-ranked Buffalo (424.1)
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Owner Jeffrey Lurie put the coach on notice after last seasons disappointing 8-8 finish, and the challenge seemed to work when the Eagles started off with three wins in their first four games — by a total of four points. Then, the defence squandered late leads in losses to Pittsburgh and Detroit, costing co-ordinator Juan Castillo his job. "Its important that I get my job going in the right direction and making sure that we win football games and that I coach to win football games," Reid said. "Were all accountable for it. Were all stand-up men and we understand our responsibilities and weve got to do better. But it starts with me." Defence isnt the only concern. Despite a seeming abundance of playmakers, from Vick to running back LeSean McCoy to receiver DeSean Jackson, the Eagles are a dismal 28th in scoring, averaging just 17.1 points a game. Scoring is usually not a problem for the Saints, who are sixth in the league with a 27.1-point average, but the defence has totally collapsed without co-ordinator Gregg Williams, who was banished by his league for his role in the alleged bounty program. New Orleans is the first team since at least 1950 — and very likely in the history of the NFL — to surrender more than 400 yards in seven straight games. At this rate (474.7), the Saints will shatter the 31-year-old record for yards in a season, set by the Colts when they were still in Baltimore. Just how bad is this defence? New Orleans is more than 200 yards worse than league-leading San Francisco (271.4). In fact, the Saints arent even close to 31st-ranked Buffalo (424.1). "If I had the answer, I would say something and everything would be solved," linebacker Scott Shanle moaned. "Everybody has a different explanation, different theories. It hasnt been what we thought it would be so far. All we can do is try to keep getting better and see what happens from here on out." The Saints also rank last in the league in rushing (72.6 yards), and theyll have to get by this week without all-purpose stud Darren Sproles, who is sidelined with a broken hand. Which puts even more of a burden on Brees. "We cant look at the rest of our schedule. We cant look at our division," he said. "We cant look at anything other than how do we win this week?" ' ' '
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