If Coach Payton Pulls This Off

dizzle88 · 08-25-2021, 04:42 PM

What I will say is, the lack of deep passing ability held this Offense back. I love what Brees did for this team over the years, but the past 3 years he held us back late in the season.

Not saying any QB on this team is better, because they aren't. However, the threat of the deep pass returning just made Kamara's job slightly easier. They won't be able to stack the box or sit close on swing passes anymore.

Sainters7 · 08-26-2021, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Fun fact:

Tampa Bay has won two Super Bowl titles after getting swept by a divisional foe (Saints) during the regular season ... 2002 & 2021.

That 2002 team was so frustrating. They sweep the eventual SB champs, including a classic on MNF and sitting at 9-4...then drop 3 straight down the stretch - including to a 1-13 Bengals team - to finish 9-7 and barely miss the playoffs. The Aaron Brooks era was wild.

rezburna · 08-26-2021, 11:08 AM

Honestly, I don’t think Coach Peyton winning with Winston is a difficult thing to pull off. We’re talking about the Heisman Trophy earning, National Championship winning, 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft. He’s one of a short list of people to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season.

19,812 yards passing
121 TD’s
88 INT’s
86.9 QBR

When did all of this become something to dismiss? This guy is RIDICULOUSLY talented and we got a steal in free agency because of character concerns more than anything else if you ask me. Winston was replaced by arguably the GOAT. The question you have to ask yourself is this, when is the last time the New Orleans Saints had a #1 overall pick standing behind the center?

saintfan · 08-26-2021, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Honestly, I don’t think Coach Peyton winning with Winston is a difficult thing to pull off. We’re talking about the Heisman Trophy earning, National Championship winning, 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft. He’s one of a short list of people to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season.

19,812 yards passing
121 TD’s
88 INT’s
86.9 QBR

When did all of this become something to dismiss? This guy is RIDICULOUSLY talented and we got a steal in free agency because of character concerns more than anything else if you ask me. Winston was replaced by arguably the GOAT. The question you have to ask yourself is this, when is the last time the New Orleans Saints had a #1 overall pick standing behind the center?

I said somewhere else Winston's issues are in (or were in) his head. He's as talented as any and more than most. Decision making in real time on the field. For me, is Sean as good as I think he is? We're about to find out. Winston has the tools. A golden opportunity for him and for the team.

Rugby Saint II · 08-26-2021, 02:25 PM

Payton just might get the coach of the year if we have a strong season.

08-25-2021, 04:42 PM	#21
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: If Coach Payton Pulls This Off What I will say is, the lack of deep passing ability held this Offense back. I love what Brees did for this team over the years, but the past 3 years he held us back late in the season. Not saying any QB on this team is better, because they aren't. However, the threat of the deep pass returning just made Kamara's job slightly easier. They won't be able to stack the box or sit close on swing passes anymore. neugey, SmashMouth and Lord_Saint83 like this.

08-26-2021, 10:44 AM	#22
Sainters7 Registered Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 48	Re: If Coach Payton Pulls This Off Originally Posted by K Major Fun fact: Tampa Bay has won two Super Bowl titles after getting swept by a divisional foe (Saints) during the regular season ... 2002 & 2021. That 2002 team was so frustrating. They sweep the eventual SB champs, including a classic on MNF and sitting at 9-4...then drop 3 straight down the stretch - including to a 1-13 Bengals team - to finish 9-7 and barely miss the playoffs. The Aaron Brooks era was wild. K Major likes this.
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08-26-2021, 11:08 AM	#23
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,680	Re: If Coach Payton Pulls This Off Honestly, I don’t think Coach Peyton winning with Winston is a difficult thing to pull off. We’re talking about the Heisman Trophy earning, National Championship winning, 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft. He’s one of a short list of people to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season. 19,812 yards passing 121 TD’s 88 INT’s 86.9 QBR When did all of this become something to dismiss? This guy is RIDICULOUSLY talented and we got a steal in free agency because of character concerns more than anything else if you ask me. Winston was replaced by arguably the GOAT. The question you have to ask yourself is this, when is the last time the New Orleans Saints had a #1 overall pick standing behind the center? neugey, Rsanders24, AsylumGuido and 1 others like this.
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08-26-2021, 12:12 PM	#24
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: If Coach Payton Pulls This Off Originally Posted by rezburna Honestly, I don’t think Coach Peyton winning with Winston is a difficult thing to pull off. We’re talking about the Heisman Trophy earning, National Championship winning, 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft. He’s one of a short list of people to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season. 19,812 yards passing 121 TD’s 88 INT’s 86.9 QBR When did all of this become something to dismiss? This guy is RIDICULOUSLY talented and we got a steal in free agency because of character concerns more than anything else if you ask me. Winston was replaced by arguably the GOAT. The question you have to ask yourself is this, when is the last time the New Orleans Saints had a #1 overall pick standing behind the center? I said somewhere else Winston's issues are in (or were in) his head. He's as talented as any and more than most. Decision making in real time on the field. For me, is Sean as good as I think he is? We're about to find out. Winston has the tools. A golden opportunity for him and for the team.

08-26-2021, 02:25 PM	#25
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,777	Re: If Coach Payton Pulls This Off Payton just might get the coach of the year if we have a strong season. neugey and RailBoss like this.

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