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Saints see themselves as contenders in the tepid NFC South thanks to stability at QB and on defense

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After a dismal 1-8 start under new coach Kellen Moore, the Saints won five of their final eight games, with then-rookie quarterback Tyler Shough under center, to provide a measure of hope and encouragement heading into the offseason. While the Saints are not expected to be Super Bowl contenders, they could very well contend for a playoff spot because of how they stack up against the rest of the NFC South. The Saints hope Shough, who went 5-4 in nine starts last season, is able to make considerable strides after his first full NFL offseason as a projected starter.

First report: The Saints officially placed WR Jordyn Tyson on injured reserve. Here's what that means. — theadvocate.com, 15d