Its the practice situation
 

Call it anyway you want -- fact is its a lack of productive practive that is really hurting us. Last week is another perfect example -- because of Rita the Saints had to leave San Antonio earlier than normal -- interrupting their practice. We are weeks behind other teams in terms of real practice due to our relocation. The constant moving is taking its toll. Even though San Antonio is not really home at least they will not have to leave during the week - can relax and play in front of cheering fans. I think things will get back to normal in the next few weeks and the Saints will start to play and execute better. Keep the Faith --- its a tough time for all right now.

RE: Its the practice situation
 

thats a load of crap. they put this same product on the field. keep the faith-blow me

RE: Its the practice situation
 

should have said
same product on the field last year

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Man O Man spkb. LMMFAO I see you have it also. I haven't had a laugh like that in awhile. Good job!

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I hope and pray you're right. I just said in the Culpepper/Brooks/Delhomme thread that I think the Saints are not this bad. The defense finally started shutting down the Vikings completely in the 2nd half until Brooks's interception. I don't know.........they can't be this bad...I've folllowed them all pre-season...and we saw what they did in Carolina.......geez, they've gotta step up.

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We've must have had poor practices for the past 4 years then.

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four years? try ever since I was old enough to say Go Saints!

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I do give some weight to the practice situation, but let's consider some facts here:

- Brooks/McAllister/Horn/Stallworth(well, Donte only 3) have been together now for 4 years on basically the same system, since the current system is just an abbreviated version of the old one.

- The Saints didn't lose that much practice time because of the hurricane. The hurricane hit just before the last preseason game, then they were immediately moved to another city where they had a field to practice on. There hasn't been a week when they have not practiced.

- The o-line has 2 new players, but these were supposed to be upgrades.

- None of the Saints players are living in shelters. They are living in condos in a very good part of town in S.A., with plenty of food and clothing. I can guarantee you they all have their x-boxes back.

- There was a situation when the Saints didn't have "proper weight-lifting equipment"... They all make enough to get a membership at a local gym. Heck, Jerry Rice tied a tire around his waist and ran up a hill...

- There aren't that many local players in the roster, so the "they are worried about their families" doesn't really hold mustard. Doubt any Saints live in the 9th Ward.

- So they play better on the road... there :)



That said, I'm just going to enjoy watching the New Orleans Saints this year, because, no matter what the NFL is saying now, come Summer of '06, no one outside the LA, MS, and AL is going to remember Katrina, and the TV money is somewhere else...

Boy -- I have to admit I am surprised at the bitterness being displayed here. I have been a loyal Saints fan since day 1 (as a little kid my dad took me to Tulane stadium to watch the games) -- I am upset at the lackluster play also -- but I believe we have a better team than we have displayed to date -- and I believe that things will work out. Sue me for being optimistic ---

If it's the practices, then why do I feel like I just watched last year's denver game....or the san diego game? People in the media may call them the "road weary" saints, but they look just like the Jim Haslett saints to me.

Poor preparation...poor execution.

Also, keep in mind that they usually play their worst games the weeks where Jim says they had a great week of practice.

Bottom line....I think we're better than both of the teams that beat us this week. But they both made us look stupid on the field. We weren't able to execute our gameplan after spotting them 7 and the offense wouldn't get things going for us. Like Brooks or not...he has looked like an absolute clown the last 2 weeks. (With a great arm.)

Don't listen to these guys.......if we go on any kind of winning streak whatsoever, and beat a major team..........they'll all be screaming words like PLAYOFFS!!! FIRST ROUND BYE!!! SUPER BOWL!!! in no time at all.

Just like they did after we managed a THREE POINT VICTORY over Carolina..

I dunno. Sometimes it's nice to hear some Faith amongst all the *****in' and moanin'. But that's just me...


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I wanna know who this "they" are. As I recall, after the Carolina game I said the real Brooks was still in there, and he has been with us for two weeks now. Or we can listen to a guy who blindly supports a QB whom Peter King, Jason Whitlock, Clark Judge and NFL scouts have all come out and called to task. Go with what ya feel and who to not listen to. Remember, this is the guy who said our one playoff win as a franchise doesn't count cause "we didn't play anybody that year."

Who are you referring to?

Where does it say I am blindly supporting the QB. I mentioned that the team is not as bad as they have shown. I am in no way a Brooks fan or supporter and wish you would not label someone just because you do not agree with his post. I am not giving up on the Saints -- Brooks or no Brooks --

I'm busted. I didn't even look at the name of who wrote it, I read it and thought it was coming from black on black. The ranting screamed of his lunacy. But it's just you. That's pretty bad if your writing style is starting to be confused with his. :shock:

Wasn't talking about you. Assume much? lol I just did the same thing with the Gambler. This damn team has got us all on edge. lol

I think we have a right to "***** and Complain. Do the two of you enjoy decades of disapointment after disapointment? Jeez, how long do you have to be a fan until have the right to say "These guys suck". If the team does turn around and some how by the grace of God, get to the play-offs (we won't even entertain the myth that they will go to the superbowl) I will still say fire them. Ditka had no myths, he said if we don't make it to the playoffs in three years I'll leave. Look what happened....Yes, he did screw us on the Ricky deal and I think in a way we are still paying for it now. However don't think that "WE" are not faithful fans, we are FATEFUL fans. No matter how bad they suck "WE" are always there to support the team, but enough is enough. You you are not tired of losing, you have no competitive spirit, and should not be watching anything that comes close to competion.

Amen.