5 ?s: 2004 New Orleans Saints

pakowitz · 06-16-2004, 01:43 PM

The Saints finished at an even .500 last season -- 8-8 overall, 3-3 in their division. Where will the scales tip in 2004? Can Jim Haslett and the boys bring a few more wins to the coveted W column? Will first-round Will Smith have anything to do with it? Answer the five questions below.

The 2004 ESPN.com NFL Offseason Overview continues through July 8, looking at all 32 NFL teams.

1) The Saints need a cornerback and the Packers Mike McKenzie is available, although the Pack are asking for a first round pick and the Saints have reportedly only offered a third round pick. Should the Saints give in?

Yes, he's worth the first round pick.
Yes, but only offer second round pick.
Yes, but hold firm on third round pick.
McKenzie isn't worth it.

2) Defensive line coach John Pease said, ''everything (was) flying by him'' about first round draft pick Will Smith in the opening session of minicamp. Coach Haslett said ''he's not in the football condition he should be in''. Smith says he just had a bout of asthma. How will Smith fare in his rookie season?

He'll adjust and have a great year
He'll adjust but have little impact
He'll struggle most of season
He'll be a non-factor

3) New Orleans has struggled during the last three Decembers and fallen out of playoff contention. How many games will they win in Dec./Jan. this year?

1
2
3
4
5

4) There has been talk about possibly renovating the Superdome. Good idea?

Yes, it needs it.
No, it still won't be up to par with rest of league.

5) What will eventually happen with the Saints and their future in New Orleans?

Continue to play in Superdome
Get a new stadium in New Orleans
Move to Mississippi
Move to Los Angeles

post your answers here and click the link to vote on espn.com:

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/sports...g?event_id=773

06-16-2004, 01:43 PM	#1
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	5 ?s: 2004 New Orleans Saints The Saints finished at an even .500 last season -- 8-8 overall, 3-3 in their division. Where will the scales tip in 2004? Can Jim Haslett and the boys bring a few more wins to the coveted W column? Will first-round Will Smith have anything to do with it? Answer the five questions below. The 2004 ESPN.com NFL Offseason Overview continues through July 8, looking at all 32 NFL teams. 1) The Saints need a cornerback and the Packers Mike McKenzie is available, although the Pack are asking for a first round pick and the Saints have reportedly only offered a third round pick. Should the Saints give in? Yes, he's worth the first round pick. Yes, but only offer second round pick. Yes, but hold firm on third round pick. McKenzie isn't worth it. 2) Defensive line coach John Pease said, ''everything (was) flying by him'' about first round draft pick Will Smith in the opening session of minicamp. Coach Haslett said ''he's not in the football condition he should be in''. Smith says he just had a bout of asthma. How will Smith fare in his rookie season? He'll adjust and have a great year He'll adjust but have little impact He'll struggle most of season He'll be a non-factor 3) New Orleans has struggled during the last three Decembers and fallen out of playoff contention. How many games will they win in Dec./Jan. this year? 1 2 3 4 5 4) There has been talk about possibly renovating the Superdome. Good idea? Yes, it needs it. No, it still won't be up to par with rest of league. 5) What will eventually happen with the Saints and their future in New Orleans? Continue to play in Superdome Get a new stadium in New Orleans Move to Mississippi Move to Los Angeles post your answers here and click the link to vote on espn.com: http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/sports...g?event_id=773