2. New Orleans Saints
Quietly the third-best defense in the NFC in 2013, the team added ballhawk safety Jairus Byrd and veteran corner Champ Bailey to solidify the secondary, strengthening each level of the unit. Rob Ryan is putting together a fantastic front seven, with budding superstars in Akiem Hicks, Cam Jordan and Junior Galette. Kenny Vaccaro is poised for a breakout campaign.
