What Went Right & What Went Wrong

AsylumGuido · 08-14-2023, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

Starters and main contributors all looked fairly solid. Depth wise, the Saints may be in for a real struggle, only time will tell. I think a priority has to be looking for upgrades at o-line reserves, I know at this point that is a difficult to almost impossible task. As for running back we can only hope Kendre Miller isn't out too long, something tells me Mark Ingram being retired may wind up a temporary thing... GHEESH...

This right here. Offensive line help is in short supply across the whole league. If they were so readily available nobody would have any depth issues on the line.

MatthewT · 08-14-2023, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

This right here. Offensive line help is in short supply across the whole league. If they were so readily available nobody would have any depth issues on the line.

That's a pretty awesome Booger McFarland response... LOL

On a serious note, I am sure the Saints are keeping an eye on the waiver wire, and who knows, maybe Sean Payton will give the Saints a reserve o-lineman for a kicker, word on the street is he needs one bad.

K Major · 08-14-2023, 08:47 AM

FWIW, the Saints are working out Darrel Williams (RB) today.

Source - Jordan Schultz

Former Chief and last played for the Cards in 2022.

rezburna · 08-14-2023, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

FWIW, the Saints are working out Darrel Williams (RB) today.

Source - Jordan Schultz

Former Chief and last played for the Cards in 2022.

There’s several better options. Not a fan of this.

K Major · 08-14-2023, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

There’s several better options. Not a fan of this.

For a #3 or 4 option, that's a decent player to bring in for a visit.

Tough runner & a decent pass catcher.

SmashMouth · 08-14-2023, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

FWIW, the Saints are working out Darrel Williams (RB) today.

Source - Jordan Schultz

Former Chief and last played for the Cards in 2022.

Originally Posted by rezburna

There’s several better options. Not a fan of this.

Merriweather will do just fine for us as RB4.
Signing another back is just the cherry on top of the group, unless he's a replacement for Merriweather. It'll be a few more $, though.

SaintFanQ · 08-14-2023, 09:30 AM

A question to my fellow Saints fans!

Living in the UK i have to subscribe to NFL GamePass on NFL.com to watch the Saints games!

DAZN have taken over GamePass this season! The viewing experience was fine but not the game commentary! The only option for the game commentary was by the Chiefs commentary team even though it was a HOME game for the Saints! I didn't need to hear them drooling over their team all the time! Why was there not Saints commentary available or even an independent commentary team without bias towards the Chiefs?

SmashMouth · 08-14-2023, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanQ

A question to my fellow Saints fans!

Living in the UK i have to subscribe to NFL GamePass on NFL.com to watch the Saints games!

DAZN have taken over GamePass this season! The viewing experience was fine but not the game commentary! The only option for the game commentary was by the Chiefs commentary team even though it was a HOME game for the Saints! I didn't need to hear them drooling over their team all the time! Why was there not Saints commentary available or even an independent commentary team without bias towards the Chiefs?

https://www.audacy.com/stations/wwl
https://www.neworleanssaints.com/gam...t-saints/recap

Boston Saint · 08-14-2023, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanQ

A question to my fellow Saints fans!

Living in the UK i have to subscribe to NFL GamePass on NFL.com to watch the Saints games!

DAZN have taken over GamePass this season! The viewing experience was fine but not the game commentary! The only option for the game commentary was by the Chiefs commentary team even though it was a HOME game for the Saints! I didn't need to hear them drooling over their team all the time! Why was there not Saints commentary available or even an independent commentary team without bias towards the Chiefs?

Basic short answer is the league wants to promote certain teams above others. Right now Kansas City is the leagues darling.

dizzle88 · 08-14-2023, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanQ

A question to my fellow Saints fans!

Living in the UK i have to subscribe to NFL GamePass on NFL.com to watch the Saints games!

DAZN have taken over GamePass this season! The viewing experience was fine but not the game commentary! The only option for the game commentary was by the Chiefs commentary team even though it was a HOME game for the Saints! I didn't need to hear them drooling over their team all the time! Why was there not Saints commentary available or even an independent commentary team without bias towards the Chiefs?

I'm the same, I was happy to see that DAZN had a bit of a better experience than Gamepass did. GP would always crash or say "content not available" for days on end.

But yeah, tuning in and watching Derek Carr throw a TD, just for Trent Green to say "how fast the LB was" that just got beat was mind-numbing.

08-14-2023, 07:34 AM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong Originally Posted by MatthewT Starters and main contributors all looked fairly solid. Depth wise, the Saints may be in for a real struggle, only time will tell. I think a priority has to be looking for upgrades at o-line reserves, I know at this point that is a difficult to almost impossible task. As for running back we can only hope Kendre Miller isn't out too long, something tells me Mark Ingram being retired may wind up a temporary thing... GHEESH... This right here. Offensive line help is in short supply across the whole league. If they were so readily available nobody would have any depth issues on the line.

08-14-2023, 07:47 AM	#2
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong Originally Posted by AsylumGuido This right here. Offensive line help is in short supply across the whole league. If they were so readily available nobody would have any depth issues on the line. That's a pretty awesome Booger McFarland response... LOL On a serious note, I am sure the Saints are keeping an eye on the waiver wire, and who knows, maybe Sean Payton will give the Saints a reserve o-lineman for a kicker, word on the street is he needs one bad.

08-14-2023, 08:47 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,828 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong FWIW, the Saints are working out Darrel Williams (RB) today. Source - Jordan Schultz Former Chief and last played for the Cards in 2022.

08-14-2023, 09:08 AM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,094	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong Originally Posted by K Major FWIW, the Saints are working out Darrel Williams (RB) today. Source - Jordan Schultz Former Chief and last played for the Cards in 2022. There’s several better options. Not a fan of this. Boston Saint likes this.

08-14-2023, 09:20 AM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,828 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong Originally Posted by rezburna There’s several better options. Not a fan of this. For a #3 or 4 option, that's a decent player to bring in for a visit. Tough runner & a decent pass catcher.

08-14-2023, 09:08 AM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,782 Blog Entries: 29	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong Originally Posted by K Major FWIW, the Saints are working out Darrel Williams (RB) today. Source - Jordan Schultz Former Chief and last played for the Cards in 2022. Originally Posted by rezburna There’s several better options. Not a fan of this. Merriweather will do just fine for us as RB4. Signing another back is just the cherry on top of the group, unless he's a replacement for Merriweather. It'll be a few more $, though. MarchingOn likes this.

08-14-2023, 09:30 AM	#7
SaintFanQ Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 801	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong A question to my fellow Saints fans! Living in the UK i have to subscribe to NFL GamePass on NFL.com to watch the Saints games! DAZN have taken over GamePass this season! The viewing experience was fine but not the game commentary! The only option for the game commentary was by the Chiefs commentary team even though it was a HOME game for the Saints! I didn't need to hear them drooling over their team all the time! Why was there not Saints commentary available or even an independent commentary team without bias towards the Chiefs? Rugby Saint II likes this.

08-14-2023, 10:06 AM	#8
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,782 Blog Entries: 29	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong Originally Posted by SaintFanQ A question to my fellow Saints fans! Living in the UK i have to subscribe to NFL GamePass on NFL.com to watch the Saints games! DAZN have taken over GamePass this season! The viewing experience was fine but not the game commentary! The only option for the game commentary was by the Chiefs commentary team even though it was a HOME game for the Saints! I didn't need to hear them drooling over their team all the time! Why was there not Saints commentary available or even an independent commentary team without bias towards the Chiefs? https://www.audacy.com/stations/wwl https://www.neworleanssaints.com/gam...t-saints/recap

08-14-2023, 10:10 AM	#9
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong Originally Posted by SaintFanQ A question to my fellow Saints fans! Living in the UK i have to subscribe to NFL GamePass on NFL.com to watch the Saints games! DAZN have taken over GamePass this season! The viewing experience was fine but not the game commentary! The only option for the game commentary was by the Chiefs commentary team even though it was a HOME game for the Saints! I didn't need to hear them drooling over their team all the time! Why was there not Saints commentary available or even an independent commentary team without bias towards the Chiefs? Basic short answer is the league wants to promote certain teams above others. Right now Kansas City is the leagues darling. SaintFanQ and Rugby Saint II like this.

08-14-2023, 11:30 AM	#10
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	Re: What Went Right & What Went Wrong Originally Posted by SaintFanQ A question to my fellow Saints fans! Living in the UK i have to subscribe to NFL GamePass on NFL.com to watch the Saints games! DAZN have taken over GamePass this season! The viewing experience was fine but not the game commentary! The only option for the game commentary was by the Chiefs commentary team even though it was a HOME game for the Saints! I didn't need to hear them drooling over their team all the time! Why was there not Saints commentary available or even an independent commentary team without bias towards the Chiefs? I'm the same, I was happy to see that DAZN had a bit of a better experience than Gamepass did. GP would always crash or say "content not available" for days on end. But yeah, tuning in and watching Derek Carr throw a TD, just for Trent Green to say "how fast the LB was" that just got beat was mind-numbing. SaintFanQ, SmashMouth and MarchingOn like this.