How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers

SmashMouth · 12-31-2021, 04:32 AM

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jnormand · 12-31-2021, 09:19 AM

The only real keys to making the playoffs, is if that dumpster fire offensive line actually blocks. Lol

K Major · 12-31-2021, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

The only real keys to making the playoffs, is if that dumpster fire offensive line actually blocks. Lol

Precisely.

With a makeshift o line, you've got problems. We haven't scored a TD in 2 games now.

mapcow · 12-31-2021, 10:32 AM

Actually very funny and comical that some fans are clinging on to this hype.

But then again, maybe not, afterall.... there are a lot of fools out there that believe the pandemic is still occurring.

K Major · 12-31-2021, 11:42 AM

I see Cousins is added to the Covid list so he’s OUT vs Packers. Probably a sure L for them.

Meanwhile it appears Trey Lance starts (Jimmy G still isn’t practicing) on Sunday. Vikings & Niners are trying HARD to help a injury riddled team (Saints) squeak into the post season.

The NFL is crazy. It’s gonna basically come down to the final week with the playoff seedings.

saintfan · 12-31-2021, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I see Cousins is added to the Covid list so he’s OUT vs Packers. Probably a sure L for them.

Meanwhile it appears Trey Lance starts (Jimmy G still isn’t practicing) on Sunday. Vikings & Niners are trying HARD to help a injury riddled team (Saints) squeak into the post season.

The NFL is crazy. It’s gonna basically come down to the final week with the playoff seedings.

The Braves rebuilt their entire outfield halfway through, after losing their offensive identity when Acuna went down...and won it all. Anything can happen.

But the Braves could field the ball better than most. They could hit the ball well enough. Their bullpen was outstanding. The play calling was uncanny.

The Saints excel on defense but are a complete wreck right now on offense. We can blame injury. We can blame Covid. Maybe we should have opened it up more with Jameis from the start...but then again was anybody open? I believe we should acknowledge this offense wasn't right this season. Ever.

If we stagger into the playoffs who knows? Covid is the great equalizer. I'm just not sure how I'd feel about winning that way.

K Major · 12-31-2021, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

The Braves rebuilt their entire outfield halfway through, after losing their offensive identity when Acuna went down...and won it all. Anything can happen.

But the Braves could field the ball better than most. They could hit the ball well enough. Their bullpen was outstanding. The play calling was uncanny.

The Saints excel on defense but are a complete wreck right now on offense. We can blame injury. We can blame Covid. Maybe we should have opened it up more with Jameis from the start...but then again was anybody open? I believe we should acknowledge this offense wasn't right this season. Ever.

If we stagger into the playoffs who know. Covid is the great equalizer. I'm just not sure how I'd feel about winning that way.

Acknowledged and understood 100.

voodooido · 12-31-2021, 02:04 PM

Drew Bree’s can return. That’s the only way.

WhoDat!656 · 12-31-2021, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Drew Bree’s can return. That’s the only way.

Even if Brees wanted to return, he is on the Saints retired list. The Saints would have to release his rights, hope he clears waivers and sign him as a free agent.

There are 31 teams that would sign him just to keep him off the Saints.

12-31-2021, 09:19 AM	#3
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers The only real keys to making the playoffs, is if that dumpster fire offensive line actually blocks. Lol MatthewT, SmashMouth, Rugby Saint II and 2 others like this.

12-31-2021, 09:46 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers Originally Posted by jnormand The only real keys to making the playoffs, is if that dumpster fire offensive line actually blocks. Lol Precisely. With a makeshift o line, you've got problems. We haven't scored a TD in 2 games now.

12-31-2021, 10:32 AM	#5
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,793	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers Actually very funny and comical that some fans are clinging on to this hype. But then again, maybe not, afterall.... there are a lot of fools out there that believe the pandemic is still occurring.
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,793	Last edited by mapcow; 12-31-2021 at 10:35 AM.. Reason: add a thought

12-31-2021, 11:42 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers I see Cousins is added to the Covid list so he’s OUT vs Packers. Probably a sure L for them. Meanwhile it appears Trey Lance starts (Jimmy G still isn’t practicing) on Sunday. Vikings & Niners are trying HARD to help a injury riddled team (Saints) squeak into the post season. The NFL is crazy. It’s gonna basically come down to the final week with the playoff seedings. AsylumGuido likes this.

12-31-2021, 01:36 PM	#7
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers Originally Posted by K Major I see Cousins is added to the Covid list so he’s OUT vs Packers. Probably a sure L for them. Meanwhile it appears Trey Lance starts (Jimmy G still isn’t practicing) on Sunday. Vikings & Niners are trying HARD to help a injury riddled team (Saints) squeak into the post season. The NFL is crazy. It’s gonna basically come down to the final week with the playoff seedings. The Braves rebuilt their entire outfield halfway through, after losing their offensive identity when Acuna went down...and won it all. Anything can happen. But the Braves could field the ball better than most. They could hit the ball well enough. Their bullpen was outstanding. The play calling was uncanny. The Saints excel on defense but are a complete wreck right now on offense. We can blame injury. We can blame Covid. Maybe we should have opened it up more with Jameis from the start...but then again was anybody open? I believe we should acknowledge this offense wasn't right this season. Ever. If we stagger into the playoffs who knows? Covid is the great equalizer. I'm just not sure how I'd feel about winning that way. SmashMouth and K Major like this.
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12-31-2021, 01:48 PM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers Originally Posted by saintfan The Braves rebuilt their entire outfield halfway through, after losing their offensive identity when Acuna went down...and won it all. Anything can happen. But the Braves could field the ball better than most. They could hit the ball well enough. Their bullpen was outstanding. The play calling was uncanny. The Saints excel on defense but are a complete wreck right now on offense. We can blame injury. We can blame Covid. Maybe we should have opened it up more with Jameis from the start...but then again was anybody open? I believe we should acknowledge this offense wasn't right this season. Ever. If we stagger into the playoffs who know. Covid is the great equalizer. I'm just not sure how I'd feel about winning that way. Acknowledged and understood 100.

12-31-2021, 02:04 PM	#9
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers Drew Bree’s can return. That’s the only way.
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12-31-2021, 03:08 PM	#10
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers Originally Posted by voodooido Drew Bree’s can return. That’s the only way. Even if Brees wanted to return, he is on the Saints retired list. The Saints would have to release his rights, hope he clears waivers and sign him as a free agent. There are 31 teams that would sign him just to keep him off the Saints.