New Orleans Saints Discussion - Page 63

CJSchneider · 10-29-2008, 12:21 PM

Like I said, me and my boy have been outside practicing kicking the ball over the fence.

diabsoule · 10-29-2008, 10:45 PM

Saints sign kicker and punter

http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2008...oose_kick.html

The new kicker is Garrett Hartley and punter Glenn Pakulak.

wicket · 10-30-2008, 07:19 PM

lets just try and play a different kicker and punter every week

Sveen · 10-31-2008, 04:56 AM

How long before we get Morten Andersen on the phone? ;)

CJSchneider · 11-01-2008, 02:34 PM

Right now, Mike Mallory is flying to Yugoslavia to look for a mule named Gus.

Flyboy · 11-01-2008, 02:41 PM

We should've kept John Carney. :(

diabsoule · 11-03-2008, 07:20 PM

Charles Grant placed on IR, Saints Re-Sign Hollis Thomas

http://neworleanssaints.com/Articles...%20Thomas.aspx

I had no idea Grant was even injured but oh well... I think this is it for the season. I kinda see us going after KGB now, though, to help shore up our D-Line.

d34ng3l021 · 11-03-2008, 07:21 PM

Predictions on the Falcons game?

saintsfan912 · 11-03-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by diabsoule

Charles Grant placed on IR, Saints Re-Sign Hollis Thomas

http://neworleanssaints.com/Articles...%20Thomas.aspx

I had no idea Grant was even injured but oh well... I think this is it for the season. I kinda see us going after KGB now, though, to help shore up our D-Line.

I guess they figure with a suspension looming and a injury that would most likely linger and hamper his abilities when he does play, might as well put him on IR. I hope we at least take a long look at KGB. I'm certainly fine with McCray but would love to have another pass rusher in the rotation.

wicket · 11-05-2008, 04:19 AM

Another toughie, we have been poor so far on the road but we need this one baddd. This game in my mind could be a season maker or breaker, if we want to stand any chance for a play-off place we just simply need to win this one.
I think Colston should be ready to play at his own level again which should further help out our passing game. Also the rest of our injuries seem to have eased up a bit. Losing Grant will make a big difference though. I'm looking for a linebackers to step up and help make atlanta one dimensional. As good as he has looked Matt Ryan has looked kinda fragile in obvious passing situations IMO.

CJSchneider · 11-05-2008, 07:19 PM

Yeah, for as much as I love Matt Ryan, it would be a great joy to watch him get smashed this week.

diabsoule · 11-05-2008, 08:01 PM

This is going to be a tough, hard fought game but I have to give the edge to Atlanta, esp with us having Bush & Grant out.

diabsoule · 11-06-2008, 01:11 AM

Anybody else think we should go after KGB & DeAngelo Hall?

d34ng3l021 · 11-06-2008, 02:52 AM

I dont know. But lets discuss the upcoming game! I am excited.

wicket · 11-06-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by d34ng3l021

I dont know. But lets discuss the upcoming game! I am excited.

Jeah the Qb matchup in itself is gonna be interesting because Matty has been really impressive at home.

d34ng3l021 · 11-06-2008, 06:03 PM

Yeah. He has yet to turn over the ball at home and we have yet to lose (but the teams we have played have been pretty eh).

Our best chance of winning is to come out and just run it and take a ton of time off that clock. If we get down early though, the game gets a lot more interesting. I wonder if Ryan will be able to air it out like he did against Chicago to win the game.

dunagan15 · 11-06-2008, 10:13 PM

Should be a fun interesting game. Sucks you guys don't have Reggie but that will help us. We got this one at home which is why i give us the edge. 24-21.

Other than that I think both teams play well and are injury free.

CJSchneider · 11-07-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by diabsoule

Anybody else think we should go after KGB & DeAngelo Hall?

Hall for sure. KGB for a 1 year contract if the $ is right. He doesn't deserve more than 3.5 mil a year.

CJSchneider · 11-07-2008, 08:08 AM

Who is our kicker this week?

saintsfan912 · 11-07-2008, 05:01 PM

And of course, the FO doesn't go after Hall. Didn't Hall say he would welcome a trade to NO last offseason?

CJSchneider · 11-07-2008, 05:17 PM

Oh well, it was fun to think about.

Auron · 11-07-2008, 07:15 PM

We will see how prepared this team is.. they've had 2 weeks to get ready for the Falcons. Will they be able to finally get this season going in the right direction?

Yes this is another road game but if they come out flat, and un-energized that just shows me they aren't going to be seriously contending with the rest of the NFC South teams this season; and will just revert back to the up and down inconsistent cycle of showing promise, only to blow all momentum the following week.

dunagan15 · 11-07-2008, 10:43 PM

If anything Ryan has shown great poise in pressure situations. Bears game, put us back into the Eagles game (even after a terrible INT, kept his composure).

Im worried about our D getting your O off the field. That will be the factor in this game. Can Turner and Norwood carry the load to control the clock. You guys can strike at any second so it is key we keep Brees off the field to win this one. Edge Falcons, 24-21, w/ home field being the key factor.

BamaFalcon59 · 11-07-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wicket

Another toughie, we have been poor so far on the road but we need this one baddd. This game in my mind could be a season maker or breaker, if we want to stand any chance for a play-off place we just simply need to win this one.
I think Colston should be ready to play at his own level again which should further help out our passing game. Also the rest of our injuries seem to have eased up a bit. Losing Grant will make a big difference though. I'm looking for a linebackers to step up and help make atlanta one dimensional. As good as he has looked Matt Ryan has looked kinda fragile in obvious passing situations IMO.

That is completely false. He has looked his best on third down and longs.

diabsoule · 11-07-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CJSchneider

Who is our kicker this week?

Some scrub journeyman who I've never heard of.

I got Atlanta at home in this matchup. New Orleans injuries will be too much and the solid running of Michael Turner plus the efficiency of Matt Ryan will be able to exploit our porous defense over and over again.