Payton to take a year off?

dizzle88 · 01-25-2022, 05:14 PM

Not many teams can say they've had the run of success Payton had. Sure this team had some bad losses, but I look back at a bunch of seasons with fond memories.

One of my favourite moments, 2011 vs Giants. Payton back on the sideline from a broken leg. When Jimmy Graham scored, Payton lifted his crutches to signal TD lol

Thanks for everything SP, that Superbowl and those winning seasons were truly special memories.

OldMaid · 01-25-2022, 06:34 PM

Whoa. Ok people, calm down.

“ He saw the writing on the wall and ran like a little b=*&+.”
“Bet he is going to Dallas.”
“Thanks for leaving us with garbage o- line.”

Any fairweather fans here?
Hmmmm.

Me, I was Saints fan when they won A GAME. ONE. One game. 1980 or 81, they won A GAME. They lost the other 15, lol.

Oh boy , the Mora 1980s. Winning seasons . 8-8. 9-7.
Lol.

SeanP is leaving for this year, at least from hc.
He might end up on air commentator or guest commentator somewhere .
He might end up hc AT ANOTHER TEAM in 2023.

Good for him.
The past 15 years have been pretty awesome.

He owes Saints and fans nothing.
I am not surprised by the news.

Real life, real facts.
Saints do not have a qb. Rebuilding years are here.
During SeanP’s years,
Saints got taken way down by Goodell’s excessive punishment that year.
Refs threw the NFC game to the L.A.Rams .
Two great years his hard work , and the teams’ was really taken away.
One potential SB repeat year
A NFC conference win, no to refs clearly missed call.

The guy gave a good press conference. Honest. From the bits I saw. I am glad he did it now rather way in the Spring. Obviously, this is something he thought about over the past few months, this whole season.

Best to him.

AsylumGuido · 01-25-2022, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by OldMaid

Whoa. Ok people, calm down.

“ He saw the writing on the wall and ran like a little b=*&+.”
“Bet he is going to Dallas.”
“Thanks for leaving us with garbage o- line.”

Any fairweather fans here?
Hmmmm.

Me, I was Saints fan when they won A GAME. ONE. One game. 1980 or 81, they won A GAME. They lost the other 15, lol.

Oh boy , the Mora 1980s. Winning seasons . 8-8. 9-7.
Lol.

SeanP is leaving for this year, at least from hc.
He might end up on air commentator or guest commentator somewhere .
He might end up hc AT ANOTHER TEAM in 2023.

Good for him.
The past 15 years have been pretty awesome.

He owes Saints and fans nothing.
I am not surprised by the news.

Real life, real facts.
Saints do not have a qb. Rebuilding years are here.
During SeanP’s years,
Saints got taken way down by Goodell’s excessive punishment that year.
Refs threw the NFC game to the L.A.Rams .
Two great years his hard work , and the teams’ was really taken away.
One potential SB repeat year
A NFC conference win, no to refs clearly missed call.

The guy gave a good press conference. Honest. From the bits I saw. I am glad he did it now rather way in the Spring. Obviously, this is something he thought about over the past few months, this whole season.

Best to him.

Thank you, OldMaid, for bringing the right context.

ChrisXVI · 01-25-2022, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by OldMaid

Whoa. Ok people, calm down.

“ He saw the writing on the wall and ran like a little b=*&+.”
“Bet he is going to Dallas.”
“Thanks for leaving us with garbage o- line.”

Any fairweather fans here?
Hmmmm.

Me, I was Saints fan when they won A GAME. ONE. One game. 1980 or 81, they won A GAME. They lost the other 15, lol.

Oh boy , the Mora 1980s. Winning seasons . 8-8. 9-7.
Lol.

SeanP is leaving for this year, at least from hc.
He might end up on air commentator or guest commentator somewhere .
He might end up hc AT ANOTHER TEAM in 2023.

Good for him.
The past 15 years have been pretty awesome.

He owes Saints and fans nothing.
I am not surprised by the news.

Real life, real facts.
Saints do not have a qb. Rebuilding years are here.
During SeanP’s years,
Saints got taken way down by Goodell’s excessive punishment that year.
Refs threw the NFC game to the L.A.Rams .
Two great years his hard work , and the teams’ was really taken away.
One potential SB repeat year
A NFC conference win, no to refs clearly missed call.

The guy gave a good press conference. Honest. From the bits I saw. I am glad he did it now rather way in the Spring. Obviously, this is something he thought about over the past few months, this whole season.

Best to him.

God forbid people grieve in a different way.

OldMaid · 01-26-2022, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

God forbid people grieve in a different way.

Cool. Ok. I can get that. Grieve in your own way.

By all means, however, we really cannot be critical of him.

He is a real person with a real life.

papz · 01-25-2022, 07:32 PM

I appreciate his time with us and what he accomplished here with us. That doesn’t make him immune to criticism.

saintfan · 01-25-2022, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I appreciate his time with us and what he accomplished here with us. That doesn’t make him immune to criticism.

We will hear more as time goes by. Hopefully he kept the team informed of where he was mentally - sounds like he did. Frankly I'm already excited, not that he's gone, but to see how the roster is shaken, which it clearly needs imo.

RailBoss · 01-25-2022, 09:56 PM

I'm sure our beloved neighbors down here in the Division aren't shedding a tear.
Drew goes than Sean goes, it's the gifts that keep on giving.

Oh well next chapter.. because unlike Drew and Sean we can't leave.
We will always be here and we've always been here.
But please no more Ditka's or Haslett's. Lord knows haven't we suffered enough.

Cruize · 01-26-2022, 06:13 AM

Dolphins or Cowboys this year. Cowboys next year for sure.

AsylumGuido · 01-26-2022, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

Dolphins or Cowboys this year. Cowboys next year for sure.

I have a feeling his coaching days are over and I don't blame him. He said he wanted to absolutely take time away from coaching and would consider TV. He also said he "might" consider coaching again someday, but no time soon. Exactly what Bill Cowher said when he stepped down from the Steelers.

01-25-2022, 05:14 PM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,539	Re: Payton to take a year off? Not many teams can say they've had the run of success Payton had. Sure this team had some bad losses, but I look back at a bunch of seasons with fond memories. One of my favourite moments, 2011 vs Giants. Payton back on the sideline from a broken leg. When Jimmy Graham scored, Payton lifted his crutches to signal TD lol Thanks for everything SP, that Superbowl and those winning seasons were truly special memories. saintsfan1976, AsylumGuido, OldMaid and 3 others like this.

01-25-2022, 06:34 PM	#2
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,919 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Payton to take a year off? Whoa. Ok people, calm down. “ He saw the writing on the wall and ran like a little b=*&+.” “Bet he is going to Dallas.” “Thanks for leaving us with garbage o- line.” Any fairweather fans here? Hmmmm. Me, I was Saints fan when they won A GAME. ONE. One game. 1980 or 81, they won A GAME. They lost the other 15, lol. Oh boy , the Mora 1980s. Winning seasons . 8-8. 9-7. Lol. SeanP is leaving for this year, at least from hc. He might end up on air commentator or guest commentator somewhere . He might end up hc AT ANOTHER TEAM in 2023. Good for him. The past 15 years have been pretty awesome. He owes Saints and fans nothing. I am not surprised by the news. Real life, real facts. Saints do not have a qb. Rebuilding years are here. During SeanP’s years, Saints got taken way down by Goodell’s excessive punishment that year. Refs threw the NFC game to the L.A.Rams . Two great years his hard work , and the teams’ was really taken away. One potential SB repeat year A NFC conference win, no to refs clearly missed call. The guy gave a good press conference. Honest. From the bits I saw. I am glad he did it now rather way in the Spring. Obviously, this is something he thought about over the past few months, this whole season. Best to him. AsylumGuido, Rugby Saint II, Rell&Gold and 1 others like this.

01-25-2022, 07:17 PM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,671	Re: Payton to take a year off? Originally Posted by OldMaid Whoa. Ok people, calm down. “ He saw the writing on the wall and ran like a little b=*&+.” “Bet he is going to Dallas.” “Thanks for leaving us with garbage o- line.” Any fairweather fans here? Hmmmm. Me, I was Saints fan when they won A GAME. ONE. One game. 1980 or 81, they won A GAME. They lost the other 15, lol. Oh boy , the Mora 1980s. Winning seasons . 8-8. 9-7. Lol. SeanP is leaving for this year, at least from hc. He might end up on air commentator or guest commentator somewhere . He might end up hc AT ANOTHER TEAM in 2023. Good for him. The past 15 years have been pretty awesome. He owes Saints and fans nothing. I am not surprised by the news. Real life, real facts. Saints do not have a qb. Rebuilding years are here. During SeanP’s years, Saints got taken way down by Goodell’s excessive punishment that year. Refs threw the NFC game to the L.A.Rams . Two great years his hard work , and the teams’ was really taken away. One potential SB repeat year A NFC conference win, no to refs clearly missed call. The guy gave a good press conference. Honest. From the bits I saw. I am glad he did it now rather way in the Spring. Obviously, this is something he thought about over the past few months, this whole season. Best to him. Thank you, OldMaid, for bringing the right context. Rugby Saint II and OldMaid like this.

01-25-2022, 07:37 PM	#4
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Payton to take a year off? Originally Posted by OldMaid Whoa. Ok people, calm down. “ He saw the writing on the wall and ran like a little b=*&+.” “Bet he is going to Dallas.” “Thanks for leaving us with garbage o- line.” Any fairweather fans here? Hmmmm. Me, I was Saints fan when they won A GAME. ONE. One game. 1980 or 81, they won A GAME. They lost the other 15, lol. Oh boy , the Mora 1980s. Winning seasons . 8-8. 9-7. Lol. SeanP is leaving for this year, at least from hc. He might end up on air commentator or guest commentator somewhere . He might end up hc AT ANOTHER TEAM in 2023. Good for him. The past 15 years have been pretty awesome. He owes Saints and fans nothing. I am not surprised by the news. Real life, real facts. Saints do not have a qb. Rebuilding years are here. During SeanP’s years, Saints got taken way down by Goodell’s excessive punishment that year. Refs threw the NFC game to the L.A.Rams . Two great years his hard work , and the teams’ was really taken away. One potential SB repeat year A NFC conference win, no to refs clearly missed call. The guy gave a good press conference. Honest. From the bits I saw. I am glad he did it now rather way in the Spring. Obviously, this is something he thought about over the past few months, this whole season. Best to him. God forbid people grieve in a different way. OldMaid likes this.

01-26-2022, 01:11 AM	#5
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,919 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Payton to take a year off? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI God forbid people grieve in a different way. Cool. Ok. I can get that. Grieve in your own way. By all means, however, we really cannot be critical of him. He is a real person with a real life. AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

01-25-2022, 07:32 PM	#6
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Payton to take a year off? I appreciate his time with us and what he accomplished here with us. That doesn’t make him immune to criticism. saintfan, 4everSaint and Boston Saint like this.

01-25-2022, 07:37 PM	#7
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Payton to take a year off? Originally Posted by papz I appreciate his time with us and what he accomplished here with us. That doesn’t make him immune to criticism. We will hear more as time goes by. Hopefully he kept the team informed of where he was mentally - sounds like he did. Frankly I'm already excited, not that he's gone, but to see how the roster is shaken, which it clearly needs imo. papz and OldMaid like this.

01-25-2022, 09:56 PM	#8
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Payton to take a year off? I'm sure our beloved neighbors down here in the Division aren't shedding a tear. Drew goes than Sean goes, it's the gifts that keep on giving. Oh well next chapter.. because unlike Drew and Sean we can't leave. We will always be here and we've always been here. But please no more Ditka's or Haslett's. Lord knows haven't we suffered enough. Rugby Saint II, OldMaid and Rell&Gold like this.

01-26-2022, 06:13 AM	#9
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01-26-2022, 08:25 AM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,671	Re: Payton to take a year off? Originally Posted by Cruize Dolphins or Cowboys this year. Cowboys next year for sure. I have a feeling his coaching days are over and I don't blame him. He said he wanted to absolutely take time away from coaching and would consider TV. He also said he "might" consider coaching again someday, but no time soon. Exactly what Bill Cowher said when he stepped down from the Steelers.