I predict a horrible BLOWOUT Friday night...
 

Too many factors are tilted towards the Saints:

1. First home game this preseason (dome will be LOUD)!

2. Spagnuola's defense will be swarming the ball, busting the O-line, and getting after the QB. I see about 3+ intentional grounding calls vs. Jags, and 5+ actual sacks in the game.

3. Secondary will get 2+ picks in the first half.

4. Jags running game will get <50 yds. rushing in the 1st half; it's possible they may finish the half with NEGATIVE rushing yards.

5. 45-9 in a laugher.

I'm not bragging, boasting or anything of the sort. The Jags are a demoralized team, and they may not be able to deal with the atmosphere in the Dome. And the Black & Gold will fired-up beyond measure.

The only downsize to this is that the Saints seem to have a big letdown after a blowout. We'll see...

Re: I predict a horrible BLOWOUT Friday night...
 

You could be right.
I'll be glad just to walk out with an INJURY FREE pre-season game

:drink:

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I think we still keep it rather vanilla as we evaluate the bubble players so I don't think we'll see huge numbers.

I'm hoping we see players on the bubble (Cadet, Morgan, Tanner) get to show their stuff against Jax's starters.

If I had to predict anything, I'd predict that Jax keeps it close or even wins the game. They need a boost and we're still in the evaluation/development stages for this season.

I also think we'll hear all the Debbie Downers panic if we don't dominate this team every quarter of this game.

One or two breakaway runs = our defense still sucks!

One or two deep completions = our DB's can't cover!

One or two missed tackles = we still can't tackle!

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Depends on how long the Saints starters play?

If they play at least a full quarter, I could see them putting up 21-28 points; if they play until halftime, add another 10-17 points to that.

As Halo posted, I don't want any injuries!

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The backups will mix it up with the regular starters throughout the game I would imagine.

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I'd like to see our back-ups and bubble players have a decent game against a dejected Jags team.

I think our 2s, 3s, and 4s could probably hang with their starters :bng:

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Overall, I think the DEPTH of our defensive line will be the key. By the second half, those guys will have their ears pinned back (even our 3's & 4's), and the Jags' QB will remain on the run.

It could get U-G-L-Y!!!!!

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If I had to predict anything, I'd predict that Jax keeps it close or even wins this game. They need a boost and we're still in the evaluation/development stages for this season. Our coaches probably don't care at all about this final score.

I also think we'll hear all the Debbie Downers panic if we don't dominate this team every quarter of this game.

One or two breakaway runs = our defense still sucks!

One or two deep completions = our DB's can't cover!

One or two missed tackles = we still can't tackle!

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I think they will just stick to practicing the fundamentals and running a new scheme. If we are up early by 10 they will start fading the starters out. I wonder how long they will keep the starters in.

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Keep in mind, Jags have a pretty solid defense. Posluszny is sick nasty. No offense to speak of (looks at Blaine Gabbert) but solid defense. Plus they're like the Browns, they'll bust their ass in the preseason just to make the full season collapse that much more horrible for their fans. Also, Jags feel they have something to prove, Saints, not so much until 9/9. Could be a major difference.

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Im just glad Carney isnt kicking the extra points against the Jags... WIDE RIGHT ! ! !! HE MISSED THE KICK ! !! hahaha....

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I hope they keep the starters in long enough to see how some of the secondary players play with them.

I'd like to see how Tanner, Morgan and Roby look with Drew throwing them the ball and can they get separation with 1st string corners covering them.

I already know Thomas, Sproles and Ingram are going to make the team. I'd like to see Cadet run behind the first string offensive line. And if can get through the line, can he beat a 1st string line backer.

I'd like to see what Daniel can do more with an extra second he might get from the first string o-line and throwing to the first string receivers. And will he be able to keep up with where the 1st string safeties are.

I really don't care if the Saints win or lose.

Re: I predict a horrible BLOWOUT Friday night...
 

I thought the same about the Rams game last year.

Nothing to prove, but some starters still need to be hit. That's important.

But thumbs-up, stealthman, I'm always up for a blowout!

Alaska

Re: I predict a horrible BLOWOUT Friday night...
 

Just no injuries that's all I want to see tonight

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You were half right; it was horrible. :(

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It was tight.

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Anybody got tobasco for this plate of crow?

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We win some, we lose some.
We've all made bad predictions.... you're not alone in this :jester:

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So its your fault we came out and stunk the place up..lol j/k bro :)

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Damn we sucked tonight. I know, I know, preseason. Not an encouraging sight though. I sat down looking to see the offense carve them up and Wilson and Gallette make ol' Blaine crap his pants like usual. Better step it up boys!

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No we didn't. This was a perfectly good preseason game that created excellent film for the coaches to evaluate players.

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Any news on Andy Tanner?? That injury looked REALLY bad... Knees aren't supposed to bend that way. Poor kid has looked so good thus far, I'd hate for him to not get a chance if that was a season ending injury.

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The trainers were tending to his ankle. Looks like a bad sprain. Lets hope for the best.

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I love reading predictions...

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I predict that we need to practice tackling.