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Fantasy Tip: WR Brandin Cooks, a 2014 first-round draft choice, looks ready to build on his promising rookie season. He scored preseason TDs on a darting run after short catch and on long pass over the top. The Saints' defense was a liability last year and could be again if veterans sidelined by nagging injuries struggle to come back and rookie regulars are slow to develop.
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What's New: Coach Sean Payton overhauled the roster, partly to address weaknesses, but also to change the culture in the locker room, which he thought lacked leadership at some positions. Tight ends might not play as big a role in the receiving game with Graham gone, but Ben Watson and Josh Hill look effective enough to keep defenses honest. The defensive backfield could go from being a weakness to a strength if Browner, S Jairus Byrd and CB Keenan Lewis are healthy, but that hasn't been the case this preseason. It looks like rookie linebackers Anthony and Kikaha will be regulars, if not starters. The small, speedy Murphy, a seventh-round pick, has impressed Payton so much it appears he'll be the top return man and see situational snaps on offense. New Orleans also will have a new place-kicker with no regular season experience.
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