New Orleans Saints starters won't take day off against Carolina Panthers

papz · 12-29-2011, 08:06 AM

The Saints will play to win Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

Although they could opt to rest some starters in the regular-season finale, Coach Sean Payton said he doesn't want to give up the Saints' chance at the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs, and he doesn't want to mess with the momentum they've built during their seven-game win streak.

"We're playing some of our best football here the last few weeks. There's some value to that," said Payton, who said he doesn't plan to keep an eye on the scoreboard to see what's happening between the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams at the same time Sunday.

Full article.
New Orleans Saints starters won't take day off against Carolina Panthers - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

Another article.
http://theadvocate.com/sports/saints...st-starters-vs.

halloween 65 · 12-29-2011, 09:28 AM

I hate this game, the Panthers will be on their toes in this one, Scam Newton would like to get some glory. We don't need to over-look the Panthers, we need to play our football and we're fine. I hope Gregg Williams makes a special project out of Fig- Newton in this game and our D wrecks havoc on him all day. They are our division foe and I don't want them to have any steam going into next year at all.And who knows the Rams could pull an upset and we end up with momentum and the #2 seed.

jnormand · 12-29-2011, 09:58 AM

Turnovers! We need them in this game.

skymike · 12-29-2011, 12:19 PM

Now they tell me.
tickets sold.

Marlboro Man · 12-29-2011, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

Now they tell me.
tickets sold.

Noooooo, say it ain't so Mike.

skymike · 12-30-2011, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Noooooo, say it ain't so Mike.

I know... We've been in our new house a month, and still havent unpacked.
Plus I have a gig Sat. night, and was going to sleep in the backseat on the way to the game. Plus hotels are jacked up this weekend. I just said, "not this weekend." Normally, I have my priorities straight.

NOLA54 · 12-29-2011, 12:30 PM

Even though I am sort of split on this one, I think it is the right move. Otherwise you would be conceeding the 2nd seed spot to the 49ers & they could end up resting there starters. Let's hope everyone stays healthy and we keep the momentum going.

OldMaid · 12-29-2011, 08:58 PM

I agree with CoachSP.

QBREES9 · 12-29-2011, 09:34 PM

Hello, You play to win the game. Hello

SaintPauly · 12-29-2011, 09:46 PM

I like this.... Same thing Green Bay did last year, and look how it turned out for them!

12-29-2011, 08:06 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,698	New Orleans Saints starters won't take day off against Carolina Panthers The Saints will play to win Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Although they could opt to rest some starters in the regular-season finale, Coach Sean Payton said he doesn't want to give up the Saints' chance at the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs, and he doesn't want to mess with the momentum they've built during their seven-game win streak. "We're playing some of our best football here the last few weeks. There's some value to that," said Payton, who said he doesn't plan to keep an eye on the scoreboard to see what's happening between the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams at the same time Sunday. Full article. New Orleans Saints starters won't take day off against Carolina Panthers - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Another article. http://theadvocate.com/sports/saints...st-starters-vs. Attached Thumbnails
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12-29-2011, 08:12 PM	#5
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Originally Posted by skymike Now they tell me. tickets sold. Noooooo, say it ain't so Mike.

12-30-2011, 06:09 AM	#6
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Noooooo, say it ain't so Mike. I know... We've been in our new house a month, and still havent unpacked. Plus I have a gig Sat. night, and was going to sleep in the backseat on the way to the game. Plus hotels are jacked up this weekend. I just said, "not this weekend." Normally, I have my priorities straight.

12-29-2011, 09:28 AM	#2
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	I hate this game, the Panthers will be on their toes in this one, Scam Newton would like to get some glory. We don't need to over-look the Panthers, we need to play our football and we're fine. I hope Gregg Williams makes a special project out of Fig- Newton in this game and our D wrecks havoc on him all day. They are our division foe and I don't want them to have any steam going into next year at all.And who knows the Rams could pull an upset and we end up with momentum and the #2 seed.

12-29-2011, 09:58 AM	#3
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,530	Turnovers! We need them in this game.

12-29-2011, 12:19 PM	#4
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Now they tell me. tickets sold.

12-29-2011, 12:30 PM	#7
NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,702 Blog Entries: 1	Even though I am sort of split on this one, I think it is the right move. Otherwise you would be conceeding the 2nd seed spot to the 49ers & they could end up resting there starters. Let's hope everyone stays healthy and we keep the momentum going.

12-29-2011, 08:58 PM	#8
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,818 Blog Entries: 3	I agree with CoachSP.

12-29-2011, 09:34 PM	#9
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Hello, You play to win the game. Hello

12-29-2011, 09:46 PM	#10
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	I like this.... Same thing Green Bay did last year, and look how it turned out for them!