Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks?

K Major · 01-17-2024, 05:25 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.

Rugby Saint II · 01-17-2024, 05:47 PM

If Gruden is coach we will be an early favorite to be on hard knocks.

AsylumGuido · 01-17-2024, 07:37 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, 07:38 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, 08:16 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.

darksoul35 · 01-18-2024, 08:51 PM

I would love it when Payton was here. It would be more of a comedy show now. I would definitely watch though.

Rugby Saint II · 01-20-2024, 04:08 PM

Actually, this is the first time that I thought it might be a good thing to be on Hard Knocks. It's not like it's going to detract from the dynamic team that we've built and get in the way of continuity. I wouldn't mind seeing how things work on Airline Dr. and getting to know the players a little better. Besides, maybe it will motivate this team. There is a serious lack of motivation on our Saints team now.

01-17-2024, 05:25 PM	#41
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 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, 05:47 PM	#42
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? If Gruden is coach we will be an early favorite to be on hard knocks.

01-17-2024, 07:37 PM	#43
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	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, 07:38 PM	#44
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	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, 08:16 PM	#45
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,173	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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01-18-2024, 08:51 PM	#46
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints on 2023 Hard Knocks? Actually, this is the first time that I thought it might be a good thing to be on Hard Knocks. It's not like it's going to detract from the dynamic team that we've built and get in the way of continuity. I wouldn't mind seeing how things work on Airline Dr. and getting to know the players a little better. Besides, maybe it will motivate this team. There is a serious lack of motivation on our Saints team now.