Of course I don't know anything for a fact, just going on things I've read in the past. We are NOT talking about all artificial surfaces, this is specific to a handful of teams using a specific type. This is just one reference, that speaks about "slit film" or "Turf Nation S5" if you prefer.

https://www.wwltv.com/article/sports...d-6e701a1f64db

According to this the field surface is of a different type than last year.

https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/stat...06820583911598

Seems like there is a lot of conflicting information. There is no question the turf itself was changed out before the season like it normally is. The information I am finding is the type of surface is the exact same stuff that has been used in the dome since 2019 which is Turf Nation S5 / slit film.

It's probably still slit film turf like last year, but probably this year the salesman upsold our front office on the deluxe platinum slit film at a 30% markup that comes with an extended warranty, multi-color sparkles, a collectable trading card featuring top MLB prospect Wander Franco, a certificate of authenticity from the Bradford exchange, exclusive presale access to NFT's featuring Khloe Kardashian and Logan Paul on the turf, and limited edition exclusive seasonal pumpkin spice scent.

Damn, your hatred runs deep. Is there anything to do with the Saints that actually brings even the smallest amount of pleasure into your life?

I like when we make big plays. I like Grupe and Shaheed. I was happy we drafted oline in the 4th. I was happy to see Davenport go. Knowing we have a 1st round pick this year brings me joy.

As to the turf, take a joke man. As another poster said there is conflicting info that the turf is 'new' but 'the same' so its pretty logical to figure that it might be some kind of 'new and improved' bs now with Omega 3's, antioxidants, and techron. Its kind of the classic thing. Turf is like cigarettes. So if the turf salesmen want to keep pushing it they have to add filters and menthol and buy a doctor to say its healthy now. So of course every years model is going to be new and improved so the teams that don't do something about turf can keep claiming they are doing something about turf.

It really is a joke when grown-a$$ millionaires get to blame turf for ending their season, and giving other teams an advantage… Man, back in the day when I was playing, it was concrete and broken glass in a snowstorm… BAREFOOT! And we never complained.

I like when we make big plays. I like Grupe and Shaheed. I was happy we drafted oline in the 4th. I was happy to see Davenport go. Knowing we have a 1st round pick this year brings me joy.

As to the turf, take a joke man. As another poster said there is conflicting info that the turf is 'new' but 'the same' so its pretty logical to figure that it might be some kind of 'new and improved' bs now with Omega 3's, antioxidants, and techron. Its kind of the classic thing. Turf is like cigarettes. So if the turf salesmen want to keep pushing it they have to add filters and menthol and buy a doctor to say its healthy now. So of course every years model is going to be new and improved so the teams that don't do something about turf can keep claiming they are doing something about turf.