Filed under: Why the Saints Defense Sucks in 2012. Really, Really...Really sucks. They are literally the worst ever. By Dave Cariello Oct 21, 2012, 8:41pm CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Why the Saints Defense Sucks in 2012. Really, Really...Really sucks. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Mike Ehrmann 2,793 Total yards allowed by the Saints defense in the first six games of the 2012 season, most in NFL history since at least 1940. The previous high was 2,743 by the 1950 Colts. Talk about it. Or don't, I don't give a s***. More From Canal Street Chronicles Chiefs vs. Bengals: AFC Championship open thread Eagles vs. 49ers: NFC Championship open thread Atlanta Falcons hire Saints Co-DC Ryan Nielsen NFL Playoff Picks 2023: Conference Championships Juwan Johnson’s breakout season should not go unnoticed Fleur-de-Links, January 27: Sean Payton spotted with Arizona Cardinals owner