Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks?

Rugby Saint II · 07-12-2023, 11:59 AM

I won't be watching! Well, if there are fights at camp then I might tune in to see the action. Otherwise, I'd rather watch Looney Tunes reruns.

hitta · 07-12-2023, 02:32 PM

I honestly think it's for the best because we are bringing in a new QB and that's just a little bit more pressure piled up on Carr. If this was a young team or something that had shown some improvement last year but still didn't make the playoffs, then I'd be ok with it... I don't think it'd be as much of a disruption. We are undergoing too many changes this year and it'd be nothing but a distraction.

Rugby Saint II · 07-13-2023, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by hitta

I honestly think it's for the best because we are bringing in a new QB and that's just a little bit more pressure piled up on Carr. If this was a young team or something that had shown some improvement last year but still didn't make the playoffs, then I'd be ok with it... I don't think it'd be as much of a disruption. We are undergoing too many changes this year and it'd be nothing but a distraction.

Well said hitta! It would be good to see how things come together at training camp, but with a team on the edge of greatness, it would be a distraction from football focus. Besides, I like it when no one knows who we are. We're flying under the radar baby!

AsylumGuido · 07-13-2023, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Well said hitta! It would be good to see how things come together at training camp, but with a team on the edge of greatness, it would be a distraction from football focus. Besides, I like it when no one knows who we are. We're flying under the radar baby!

This team has so many more weapons and other pieces than the decimated roster we were forced to play with last season. The pundits aren't looking at that. They just look at last year and expect the same production ignoring over half the players on the roster this year didn't play at all last year or missed significant time.

K Major · 01-17-2024, 12:23 PM

I'd NEVER miss an episode, but realistically these networks are all about ratings. Dennis Allen is too bland & boring so the Saints are probably out of the running in 2024.

Bears, Broncos, Saints can be forced to do Hard Knocks in 2024 training camp

BakoSaint · 01-17-2024, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I'd NEVER miss an episode, but realistically these networks are all about ratings. Dennis Allen is too bland & boring so the Saints are probably out of the running in 2024.

Bears, Broncos, Saints can be forced to do Hard Knocks in 2024 training camp

If we hire Gruden, the first piece of revenge will be very straightforward for Goodell. Goodell has always cared more about his own personal power than ratings. Trying to destroy the reputations of some of the leagues most marketable quarterbacks and coaching personalities in Brady, Brees, Payton, and Gruden with manufactured scandals in deflategate, bountygate, and the Gruden leak was never good for long term ratings because it diminished stars, but it was about Goodell showing his power. If the Saints defy him by hiring Gruden, the Saints will be on Hard Knocks unless another team defies him worse on some vote or hire.

K Major · 01-17-2024, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

If we hire Gruden, the first piece of revenge will be very straightforward for Goodell.

I hope not.

There are better options out there.

AsylumGuido · 01-17-2024, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

If we hire Gruden, the first piece of revenge will be very straightforward for Goodell. Goodell has always cared more about his own personal power than ratings. Trying to destroy the reputations of some of the leagues most marketable quarterbacks and coaching personalities in Brady, Brees, Payton, and Gruden with manufactured scandals in deflategate, bountygate, and the Gruden leak was never good for long term ratings because it diminished stars, but it was about Goodell showing his power. If the Saints defy him by hiring Gruden, the Saints will be on Hard Knocks unless another team defies him worse on some vote or hire.

LOL! You are really a trip, Bako. Keep it up!

AsylumGuido · 01-17-2024, 06:38 PM

I'd love to see us on Hard Knocks. They'll probably screw us by not letting us do it, though.

BakoSaint · 01-17-2024, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'd love to see us on Hard Knocks. They'll probably screw us by not letting us do it, though.

I am ok with us doing Hard Knocks too because I want DA and Loomis fired, I think Gayle is asleep at the wheel, and when you want to make a casual person aware of something, broadcasting it on TV is a good way to do that. I don't expect that DA and Loomis would come across well on the show, it would put many of their promises and claims on the record, and could help to get them fired. Hard Knocks would be fun to watch as a fan, but could hurt the teams focus, so why not do it in a season when more focus will only hurt our draft pick, with a hard schedule, lame duck QB and coach, old roster, likely losing key stars and replacing them with dead cap, and a divided locker room. Lets at least enjoy the drama!

The other two teams in the running are the Broncos and Bears. While Goodell would love to screw Sean Payton, screwing the Waltons is complicated for Goodell, and the Broncos do not look to be a very interesting team. With two high 1st round picks the Bears could be more interesting, but I think the Saints are definitely in the running as a team Goodell may like to screw and also can.

07-12-2023, 11:59 AM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? I won't be watching! Well, if there are fights at camp then I might tune in to see the action. Otherwise, I'd rather watch Looney Tunes reruns.

07-12-2023, 02:32 PM	#2
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,332	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? I honestly think it's for the best because we are bringing in a new QB and that's just a little bit more pressure piled up on Carr. If this was a young team or something that had shown some improvement last year but still didn't make the playoffs, then I'd be ok with it... I don't think it'd be as much of a disruption. We are undergoing too many changes this year and it'd be nothing but a distraction. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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07-13-2023, 09:53 AM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? Originally Posted by hitta I honestly think it's for the best because we are bringing in a new QB and that's just a little bit more pressure piled up on Carr. If this was a young team or something that had shown some improvement last year but still didn't make the playoffs, then I'd be ok with it... I don't think it'd be as much of a disruption. We are undergoing too many changes this year and it'd be nothing but a distraction. Well said hitta! It would be good to see how things come together at training camp, but with a team on the edge of greatness, it would be a distraction from football focus. Besides, I like it when no one knows who we are. We're flying under the radar baby! AsylumGuido likes this.

07-13-2023, 11:12 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,573	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Well said hitta! It would be good to see how things come together at training camp, but with a team on the edge of greatness, it would be a distraction from football focus. Besides, I like it when no one knows who we are. We're flying under the radar baby! This team has so many more weapons and other pieces than the decimated roster we were forced to play with last season. The pundits aren't looking at that. They just look at last year and expect the same production ignoring over half the players on the roster this year didn't play at all last year or missed significant time.

01-17-2024, 12:23 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? I'd NEVER miss an episode, but realistically these networks are all about ratings. Dennis Allen is too bland & boring so the Saints are probably out of the running in 2024. Bears, Broncos, Saints can be forced to do Hard Knocks in 2024 training camp

01-17-2024, 04:23 PM	#6
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,347	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? Originally Posted by K Major I'd NEVER miss an episode, but realistically these networks are all about ratings. Dennis Allen is too bland & boring so the Saints are probably out of the running in 2024. Bears, Broncos, Saints can be forced to do Hard Knocks in 2024 training camp If we hire Gruden, the first piece of revenge will be very straightforward for Goodell. Goodell has always cared more about his own personal power than ratings. Trying to destroy the reputations of some of the leagues most marketable quarterbacks and coaching personalities in Brady, Brees, Payton, and Gruden with manufactured scandals in deflategate, bountygate, and the Gruden leak was never good for long term ratings because it diminished stars, but it was about Goodell showing his power. If the Saints defy him by hiring Gruden, the Saints will be on Hard Knocks unless another team defies him worse on some vote or hire. darksoul35 likes this.
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01-17-2024, 04:25 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? Originally Posted by BakoSaint If we hire Gruden, the first piece of revenge will be very straightforward for Goodell. I hope not. There are better options out there.

01-17-2024, 06:37 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,573	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? Originally Posted by BakoSaint If we hire Gruden, the first piece of revenge will be very straightforward for Goodell. Goodell has always cared more about his own personal power than ratings. Trying to destroy the reputations of some of the leagues most marketable quarterbacks and coaching personalities in Brady, Brees, Payton, and Gruden with manufactured scandals in deflategate, bountygate, and the Gruden leak was never good for long term ratings because it diminished stars, but it was about Goodell showing his power. If the Saints defy him by hiring Gruden, the Saints will be on Hard Knocks unless another team defies him worse on some vote or hire. LOL! You are really a trip, Bako. Keep it up!

01-17-2024, 06:38 PM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,573	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? I'd love to see us on Hard Knocks. They'll probably screw us by not letting us do it, though.

01-17-2024, 07:16 PM	#10
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,347	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'd love to see us on Hard Knocks. They'll probably screw us by not letting us do it, though. I am ok with us doing Hard Knocks too because I want DA and Loomis fired, I think Gayle is asleep at the wheel, and when you want to make a casual person aware of something, broadcasting it on TV is a good way to do that. I don't expect that DA and Loomis would come across well on the show, it would put many of their promises and claims on the record, and could help to get them fired. Hard Knocks would be fun to watch as a fan, but could hurt the teams focus, so why not do it in a season when more focus will only hurt our draft pick, with a hard schedule, lame duck QB and coach, old roster, likely losing key stars and replacing them with dead cap, and a divided locker room. Lets at least enjoy the drama! The other two teams in the running are the Broncos and Bears. While Goodell would love to screw Sean Payton, screwing the Waltons is complicated for Goodell, and the Broncos do not look to be a very interesting team. With two high 1st round picks the Bears could be more interesting, but I think the Saints are definitely in the running as a team Goodell may like to screw and also can. Sinner, darksoul35 and K Major like this.
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