The Next 7 Games - Your Prediction??

SaintsBro · 11-12-2010, 12:29 PM

I am a hardcore, dyed in the wool "one game at a timer," with Atlanta being the most "one game at a time" of them all.

BUT I think that, if our offensive line SHOWS UP and plays manly, and if the Saints go into a game with less than 2-3 injuries on each side of the ball, and IF our special teams don't lay an egg, we have a very legitimate shot to beat ANY team in the NFL, any day, at home, on the road, any team, period.

I am starting to think that a lot of the "what's wrong with Brees?" "what's wrong with the Saints?" "what's wrong with Hartley?" stuff from earlier in the year was over-analyzed, over-thought, and over-panicked. Myself included in that. Time and again, I've looked back at what went wrong, and decided the key is the O-line playing with authority, and them owning the game. Brees plays better when they do that. The run game is better. Hartley even KICKS better! He doesn't rush or lose concentration, thus shanking it, if he doesn't have opposing guys running right in his face.

So to recap:

- O-line shows up and plays manly
- no more than 2 key injuries on either side of the ball
- our dangerously bad special teams don't lay an egg

I think the defense has proven it can take care of itself. And if those 3 things above happen, then the offense takes care of itself, and we win whatever it is we need to win.

Danno · 11-12-2010, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by breesfan27

Can I change my vote? After the pathetic display Baltimore put on tonight, we can EASILY go 7-0.

Maybe not easily, but it certainly looks quite possible now doesn't it?

rich006 · 11-12-2010, 09:24 PM

One game at a time, of course. That said, one more reason Cincy will be tough to beat is that they have 4 extra days to prepare and rest after a Thursday game the week before. I think that is the most likely loss for us, though all the road games are going to be tough.

st thomas · 11-12-2010, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by breesfan27

Can I change my vote? After the pathetic display Baltimore put on tonight, we can EASILY go 7-0.

TOTALLY AGREE BF27

caddieman · 11-15-2010, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by breesfan27

Can I change my vote? After the pathetic display Baltimore put on tonight, we can EASILY go 7-0.

How did that work for ya when you saw the Falcons beat Arizona 41-7?

saintsfan1976 · 11-15-2010, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by caddieman

How did that work for ya when you saw the Falcons beat Arizona 41-7?

Or when you saw the Saints dominate Pittsburgh with Big Ben??

skymike · 11-15-2010, 08:17 AM

ehhh...

7 wins in a row. All by 40 points or more.

Da Saints!

skymike · 11-15-2010, 07:15 PM

You're right, Strato.

eeeh.

Saints 56, Seahawks 2 (intentional safety)

Da Saints!

saintsfan1976 · 11-19-2010, 07:06 AM

Daaaaa SAINTS

CheramieIII · 11-21-2010, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by breesfan27

Can I change my vote? After the pathetic display Baltimore put on tonight, we can EASILY go 7-0.

I voted 5-2 and now I would totally agree that we could easily go 7-0.

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11-12-2010, 04:45 PM	#32
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by breesfan27 Can I change my vote? After the pathetic display Baltimore put on tonight, we can EASILY go 7-0. Maybe not easily, but it certainly looks quite possible now doesn't it?

11-12-2010, 09:24 PM	#33
rich006 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 335	One game at a time, of course. That said, one more reason Cincy will be tough to beat is that they have 4 extra days to prepare and rest after a Thursday game the week before. I think that is the most likely loss for us, though all the road games are going to be tough.
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11-12-2010, 10:09 PM	#34
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Originally Posted by breesfan27 Can I change my vote? After the pathetic display Baltimore put on tonight, we can EASILY go 7-0. TOTALLY AGREE BF27

11-15-2010, 07:14 AM	#35
caddieman 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 449	Originally Posted by breesfan27 Can I change my vote? After the pathetic display Baltimore put on tonight, we can EASILY go 7-0. How did that work for ya when you saw the Falcons beat Arizona 41-7?
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11-12-2010, 12:29 PM	#31
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	I am a hardcore, dyed in the wool "one game at a timer," with Atlanta being the most "one game at a time" of them all. BUT I think that, if our offensive line SHOWS UP and plays manly, and if the Saints go into a game with less than 2-3 injuries on each side of the ball, and IF our special teams don't lay an egg, we have a very legitimate shot to beat ANY team in the NFL, any day, at home, on the road, any team, period. I am starting to think that a lot of the "what's wrong with Brees?" "what's wrong with the Saints?" "what's wrong with Hartley?" stuff from earlier in the year was over-analyzed, over-thought, and over-panicked. Myself included in that. Time and again, I've looked back at what went wrong, and decided the key is the O-line playing with authority, and them owning the game. Brees plays better when they do that. The run game is better. Hartley even KICKS better! He doesn't rush or lose concentration, thus shanking it, if he doesn't have opposing guys running right in his face. So to recap: - O-line shows up and plays manly - no more than 2 key injuries on either side of the ball - our dangerously bad special teams don't lay an egg I think the defense has proven it can take care of itself. And if those 3 things above happen, then the offense takes care of itself, and we win whatever it is we need to win.

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11-15-2010, 08:09 AM	#36
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,534 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by caddieman How did that work for ya when you saw the Falcons beat Arizona 41-7? Or when you saw the Saints dominate Pittsburgh with Big Ben??

11-15-2010, 08:17 AM	#37
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	ehhh... 7 wins in a row. All by 40 points or more. Da Saints!

11-15-2010, 07:15 PM	#38
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	You're right, Strato. eeeh. Saints 56, Seahawks 2 (intentional safety) Da Saints!

11-19-2010, 07:06 AM	#39
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,534 Blog Entries: 3	Daaaaa SAINTS

11-21-2010, 08:32 AM	#40
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,457 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by breesfan27 Can I change my vote? After the pathetic display Baltimore put on tonight, we can EASILY go 7-0. I voted 5-2 and now I would totally agree that we could easily go 7-0.