As long as Brees doesn't get hurt, they will sail over this number. Rob Ryan & DB injuries were the two biggest reason the defense was so bad. They literally had guys off the streets play CB during the season and Ryan's defense was so complicated that missed assignments were the norm. With the additions of Fairley & Rankins on the DL, healthy DBs, some experience for their top two LB picks from last season & Rob Ryan gone, I think this defense will surprise some people. Still not a top 10 defense, but 14-16 is not out of the question. With the way the offense can score points, an average defense will be good enough to win at least 7 games. Hell, they won 7 with the worse defense in the league last year!