New Orleans Saints Discussion

[NOLAFan]

So anyone know if the starters are gonna play the full game on sunday? I have been lost on player news ever since foxsports changed their layout :(

[Auron]

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf...rt_sunday.html

Looks like starters won't be getting much time at all, and Brees probably won't even see the field at all. Which may be ok, but I was hoping he and the 1st stringers could get a series, or 2 in to get themselves on track.

[NOLAFan]

Originally Posted by Auron

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf...rt_sunday.html

Looks like starters won't be getting much time at all, and Brees probably won't even see the field at all. Which may be ok, but I was hoping he and the 1st stringers could get a series, or 2 in to get themselves on track.

Damn thats some booty. I really think thats a mistake going into this game and not trying to win.

thanks for the link Auron

[diabsoule]

According to the team's website, it looks like CB Mike McKenzie has been waived.

[CJSchneider]

Wow, that's surprising. On a side not though, I do hope I get to see Chase Daniel in the game for a few series though.

[zachsaints52]

I hope Brunell dominates the game.

[Saints-Tigers]

Brunell can stay as a player coach, but he should never see another snap.

Anyone hear anything about Bobby April? We could use the special teams jolt for sure, and he's the best of the best, and I'm sure he'd love to return home.

[NOLAFan]

Charles Grant has been placed on IR after surgery on a torn tricep.

Imo this shows some stupidity on Sean Paytons part. If your not going to play your starters the whole game or at all then don't play them. Grant shouldn't have been in a completely meaningless game.

[CJSchneider]

Bobby McCray will get the start which isn't terrible, but still I agree with NOLA.

[SaintsFanForLife]

Originally Posted by Saints-Tigers

Brunell can stay as a player coach, but he should never see another snap.

Anyone hear anything about Bobby April? We could use the special teams jolt for sure, and he's the best of the best, and I'm sure he'd love to return home.

I would love to have Bobby April come back. Its a part of our game that we need work on.

[Auron]

Losing Grant is definitely a blow, but I think this signifies the end for him... Second year he's been finished with this kind of injury.. he's just not living up to the contract he received, and even when he was in I couldn't help but think he could be making a bigger impact. I think this will open the door for us to bring in some youth at DE, which is now looking like more of a need spot.

[NOLAFan]

Originally Posted by Auron

Losing Grant is definitely a blow, but I think this signifies the end for him... Second year he's been finished with this kind of injury.. he's just not living up to the contract he received, and even when he was in I couldn't help but think he could be making a bigger impact. I think this will open the door for us to bring in some youth at DE, which is now looking like more of a need spot.

i concur. I wonder who though

[CJSchneider]

Originally Posted by NOLAFan

i concur. I wonder who though

Two words - Everson Griffin

[zachsaints52]

IF we get rid of Grants contract Id be all for getting a DE.... But is McCray allowed to play with his DUI?

[Flyboy]

Originally Posted by Auron

Losing Grant is definitely a blow, but I think this signifies the end for him... Second year he's been finished with this kind of injury.. he's just not living up to the contract he received, and even when he was in I couldn't help but think he could be making a bigger impact. I think this will open the door for us to bring in some youth at DE, which is now looking like more of a need spot.

I fully concur with this statement.

[wicket]

Originally Posted by CJSchneider

Two words - Everson Griffin

My name is Robin Franken and I support this statement

[Auron]

So how do you guys feel heading into the Playoffs? I'm nervous... I'm hoping that some how when the Saints play in their first Play Off game they'll be able to flip the switch on and revert back to the style of play, and intensity they showed early in the season.

but somehow I feel as if this team might have lost it's mojo and I'm preparing that they have a very real possibility of being knocked out in their first game, because lately momentum just has not been on our side. Whether that's by misfortune, or something we're doing wrong.

[diabsoule]

Originally Posted by Auron

So how do you guys feel heading into the Playoffs? I'm nervous... I'm hoping that some how when the Saints play in their first Play Off game they'll be able to flip the switch on and revert back to the style of play, and intensity they showed early in the season.

but somehow I feel as if this team might have lost it's mojo and I'm preparing that they have a very real possibility of being knocked out in their first game, because lately momentum just has not been on our side. Whether that's by misfortune, or something we're doing wrong.

I hate to sound like a pessimist but nothing I've seen the past three weeks have inspired any confidence in me. I actually think we're going to be one and done. I don't want to face any team in the NFC playoffs.

[Auron]

Originally Posted by diabsoule

I hate to sound like a pessimist but nothing I've seen the past three weeks have inspired any confidence in me. I actually think we're going to be one and done. I don't want to face any team in the NFC playoffs.

Can't say I disagree... I can understand being caught off guard in the Dallas game, but to follow up that by losing a 17-3 lead to Tampa Bay at Home, when maybe it seemed like they had hoped the Bucs would just fold up their tents and pack it in is not a good sign.

but like I said there is still part of me that hopes maybe somehow they will turn it around in the playoffs.. I mean they have to or it's over... but the warning signs have been there, this team is not heading into the playoffs on the right footing. We'll just have to see who they play, and what happens from there.

[CJSchneider]

This seems to be the consensus amongst Saints fans here in Bossier Citythat I have talked to the last week or so.

[wicket]

AFC North and NFC West I believe:
Home: Atlanta, Carolina, Tampa Bay, St. Louis, Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Minnesota
Away: Atlanta, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Arizona, San Francisco, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Dallas
Id say we go 7-1 @ home and 3-5 away for a 10-6 record and a playoff birth in my crazy early season prediction

[Flyboy]

Pffft. Bump you guys. I think we're still going to at least the NFC Championship Game. I think getting both Tracy Porter & Jabari Greer will help our defense immensely. It's insane how much Gregg Williams trusts to leave them on islands in man-to-man coverage. We need to definitely tweak some things in the offensive end but I think all in all we'll be fine.

[NOLAFan]

Originally Posted by Flyboy

Pffft. Bump you guys. I think we're still going to at least the NFC Championship Game. I think getting both Tracy Porter & Jabari Greer will help our defense immensely. It's insane how much Gregg Williams trusts to leave them on islands in man-to-man coverage. We need to definitely tweak some things in the offensive end but I think all in all we'll be fine.

i think everything hinges on those tweaks to the offense. They have just not been able to turn it on and keep it on since the Patriots game.

[Auron]

Yeah it's been our Offense which has underachieved lately, if we're to go far in the Playoffs they have to step up.

[diabsoule]

Well, we're going to be playing either Arizona or Green Bay next week.