Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys

AsylumGuido · 12-05-2021, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

The Saints have a better shot at a top 10 draft pick than making the playoffs.

I'd much rather make the playoffs. To hell with a top 10 draft pick.

neugey · 12-05-2021, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'd much rather make the playoffs. To hell with a top 10 draft pick.

With the Falcons, Panthers, Vikings and Niners all losing today it was a pretty ideal day for us. It's gonna be an absolute pig pile for those last few NFC playoff spots - who knows!

K Major · 12-05-2021, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'd much rather make the playoffs. To hell with a top 10 draft pick.

Good luck with that bud. This team is broken with injuries and backups.

I want better players on my squad for the next 4-5 years that can provide long-term help & make real playoff appearances.

AsylumGuido · 12-05-2021, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Good luck with that bud. This team is broken with injuries and backups.

I want better players on my squad for the next 4-5 years that can provide long-term help & make real playoff appearances.

I'll pull for wins and you can hope for losses then. The draft is the last thing on my mind. I start caring about it after it happens.

K Major · 12-05-2021, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'll pull for wins and you can hope for losses then. The draft is the last thing on my mind. I start caring about it after it happens.

Well pal, brace yourself.

You build a solid foundation with high-quality draft picks - see 2019, 2020 Tampa Bay draft selections. 3 years later, Lombardi #2. Not a participation trophy (meaningless playoff appearance).

I'm on to the Jets.

ChrisXVI · 12-05-2021, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Well pal, brace yourself.

You build a solid foundation with high-quality draft picks - see 2019, 2020 Tampa Bay draft selections. 3 years later, Lombardi #2. Not a participation trophy (meaningless playoff appearance).

I'm on to the Jets.

Shoot, look at the Pats turning it around after one down year. They were in the exact same situation as us.

Boston Saint · 12-05-2021, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Shoot, look at the Pats turning it around after one down year. They were in the exact same situation as us.

Tell me about it! I’m already sick of hearing their crap.

AsylumGuido · 12-06-2021, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Well pal, brace yourself.

You build a solid foundation with high-quality draft picks - see 2019, 2020 Tampa Bay draft selections. 3 years later, Lombardi #2. Not a participation trophy (meaningless playoff appearance).

I'm on to the Jets.

Yes you do, but at no point will I EVER willingly accept losses regardless of at what point in the season just for the sake of a draft slot. Never. Ever. If there is even a tiny thread of hope we can make the playoffs I am holding on to it. Then, even if eliminated, I will be there in the stands until the final seconds tick off the clock urging my Saints on hoping for victory. A playoff appearance may be meaningless to you, but it certainly is not to me. Nor is any win meaningless.

We are going to draft who we are going to draft. There's nothing any of us can do to change that. I see no value to me to even consider the draft until the day it happens and that is just to see who we will have to work with.

K Major · 12-06-2021, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yes you do, but at no point will I EVER willingly accept losses regardless of at what point in the season just for the sake of a draft slot. Never. Ever. If there is even a tiny thread of hope we can make the playoffs I am holding on to it. Then, even if eliminated, I will be there in the stands until the final seconds tick off the clock urging my Saints on hoping for victory. A playoff appearance may be meaningless to you, but it certainly is not to me. Nor is any win meaningless.

We are going to draft who we are going to draft. There's nothing any of us can do to change that. I see no value to me to even consider the draft until the day it happens and that is just to see who we will have to work with.

Whatever

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AsylumGuido · 12-06-2021, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Whatever ...

I didn't expect you to understand. I choose to live in the moment and to try to get as much joy out of the present as is possible. To each his own.

12-05-2021, 06:49 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,881	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by K Major The Saints have a better shot at a top 10 draft pick than making the playoffs. I'd much rather make the playoffs. To hell with a top 10 draft pick. neugey and Boutte like this.

12-05-2021, 07:25 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,887 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'd much rather make the playoffs. To hell with a top 10 draft pick. Good luck with that bud. This team is broken with injuries and backups. I want better players on my squad for the next 4-5 years that can provide long-term help & make real playoff appearances. Rugby Saint II likes this.

12-05-2021, 07:34 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,881	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by K Major Good luck with that bud. This team is broken with injuries and backups. I want better players on my squad for the next 4-5 years that can provide long-term help & make real playoff appearances. I'll pull for wins and you can hope for losses then. The draft is the last thing on my mind. I start caring about it after it happens.

12-05-2021, 07:38 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,887 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'll pull for wins and you can hope for losses then. The draft is the last thing on my mind. I start caring about it after it happens. Well pal, brace yourself. You build a solid foundation with high-quality draft picks - see 2019, 2020 Tampa Bay draft selections. 3 years later, Lombardi #2. Not a participation trophy (meaningless playoff appearance). I'm on to the Jets. Rugby Saint II likes this.

12-05-2021, 08:13 PM	#6
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by K Major Well pal, brace yourself. You build a solid foundation with high-quality draft picks - see 2019, 2020 Tampa Bay draft selections. 3 years later, Lombardi #2. Not a participation trophy (meaningless playoff appearance). I'm on to the Jets. Shoot, look at the Pats turning it around after one down year. They were in the exact same situation as us. K Major and Boston Saint like this.

12-05-2021, 06:58 PM	#2
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,881 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'd much rather make the playoffs. To hell with a top 10 draft pick. With the Falcons, Panthers, Vikings and Niners all losing today it was a pretty ideal day for us. It's gonna be an absolute pig pile for those last few NFC playoff spots - who knows! Rugby Saint II likes this.

12-05-2021, 08:16 PM	#7
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Shoot, look at the Pats turning it around after one down year. They were in the exact same situation as us. Tell me about it! I’m already sick of hearing their crap. K Major likes this.

12-06-2021, 07:50 AM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,881	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by K Major Well pal, brace yourself. You build a solid foundation with high-quality draft picks - see 2019, 2020 Tampa Bay draft selections. 3 years later, Lombardi #2. Not a participation trophy (meaningless playoff appearance). I'm on to the Jets. Yes you do, but at no point will I EVER willingly accept losses regardless of at what point in the season just for the sake of a draft slot. Never. Ever. If there is even a tiny thread of hope we can make the playoffs I am holding on to it. Then, even if eliminated, I will be there in the stands until the final seconds tick off the clock urging my Saints on hoping for victory. A playoff appearance may be meaningless to you, but it certainly is not to me. Nor is any win meaningless. We are going to draft who we are going to draft. There's nothing any of us can do to change that. I see no value to me to even consider the draft until the day it happens and that is just to see who we will have to work with.
	“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

12-06-2021, 07:55 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,887 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yes you do, but at no point will I EVER willingly accept losses regardless of at what point in the season just for the sake of a draft slot. Never. Ever. If there is even a tiny thread of hope we can make the playoffs I am holding on to it. Then, even if eliminated, I will be there in the stands until the final seconds tick off the clock urging my Saints on hoping for victory. A playoff appearance may be meaningless to you, but it certainly is not to me. Nor is any win meaningless. We are going to draft who we are going to draft. There's nothing any of us can do to change that. I see no value to me to even consider the draft until the day it happens and that is just to see who we will have to work with. Whatever ... saintfan, iceshack149, jnormand and 1 others like this.

12-06-2021, 08:03 AM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,881	Re: Observations from the Saints' Loss to the Cowboys Originally Posted by K Major Whatever ... I didn't expect you to understand. I choose to live in the moment and to try to get as much joy out of the present as is possible. To each his own.