Is it safe to say...

rezburna · 08-19-2025, 12:47 PM

I'm not perturbed by preseason. The success of this team will be based on the ability or inability of the starters to stay on the field. Depth isn't a strength of this roster, and we've been watching back ups play with an occasional starter here and there. No Justin Reid, Demario Davis, Chase Young, Carl Granderson, Davon Godchaux, Julian Blackmon, etc. And we already know we need ALL hands on deck offensively for that to work. We won't get a decent read on this team until week 1.

AsylumGuido · 08-19-2025, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I'm not perturbed by preseason. The success of this team will be based on the ability or inability of the starters to stay on the field. Depth isn't a strength of this roster, and we've been watching back ups play with an occasional starter here and there. No Justin Reid, Demario Davis, Chase Young, Carl Granderson, Davon Godchaux, Julian Blackmon, etc. And we already know we need ALL hands on deck offensively for that to work. We won't get a decent read on this team until week 1.

^^^^

Exactly!

saintsfan1976 · 08-19-2025, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I'm not perturbed by preseason. The success of this team will be based on the ability or inability of the starters to stay on the field. Depth isn't a strength of this roster, and we've been watching back ups play with an occasional starter here and there. No Justin Reid, Demario Davis, Chase Young, Carl Granderson, Davon Godchaux, Julian Blackmon, etc. And we already know we need ALL hands on deck offensively for that to work. We won't get a decent read on this team until week 1.

Can we say week 3 instead? Just because we all saw the first two weeks of 2024....

AsylumGuido · 08-20-2025, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Can we say week 3 instead? Just because we all saw the first two weeks of 2024....

I think we had a decent read after week one last season. That read was what was possible with a fully healthy offensive line in place. We got a new read after week 3 with both Ruiz and McCoy going down and missing Taysom and Saunders. That list grew every week and included Carr. What a disappointing season.

Rugby Saint II · 08-20-2025, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Can we say week 3 instead? Just because we all saw the first two weeks of 2024....

Thanks. I spewed my beer just thinking about it.

08-19-2025, 12:47 PM	#1
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,190	Re: Is it safe to say... I'm not perturbed by preseason. The success of this team will be based on the ability or inability of the starters to stay on the field. Depth isn't a strength of this roster, and we've been watching back ups play with an occasional starter here and there. No Justin Reid, Demario Davis, Chase Young, Carl Granderson, Davon Godchaux, Julian Blackmon, etc. And we already know we need ALL hands on deck offensively for that to work. We won't get a decent read on this team until week 1. Danno, Crusader, saintsfan1976 and 1 others like this.

08-19-2025, 12:58 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,898	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by rezburna I'm not perturbed by preseason. The success of this team will be based on the ability or inability of the starters to stay on the field. Depth isn't a strength of this roster, and we've been watching back ups play with an occasional starter here and there. No Justin Reid, Demario Davis, Chase Young, Carl Granderson, Davon Godchaux, Julian Blackmon, etc. And we already know we need ALL hands on deck offensively for that to work. We won't get a decent read on this team until week 1. ^^^^ Exactly!

08-19-2025, 05:43 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,091 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by rezburna I'm not perturbed by preseason. The success of this team will be based on the ability or inability of the starters to stay on the field. Depth isn't a strength of this roster, and we've been watching back ups play with an occasional starter here and there. No Justin Reid, Demario Davis, Chase Young, Carl Granderson, Davon Godchaux, Julian Blackmon, etc. And we already know we need ALL hands on deck offensively for that to work. We won't get a decent read on this team until week 1. Can we say week 3 instead? Just because we all saw the first two weeks of 2024.... Crusader, leilung and Rugby Saint II like this.

08-20-2025, 06:35 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,898	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Can we say week 3 instead? Just because we all saw the first two weeks of 2024.... I think we had a decent read after week one last season. That read was what was possible with a fully healthy offensive line in place. We got a new read after week 3 with both Ruiz and McCoy going down and missing Taysom and Saunders. That list grew every week and included Carr. What a disappointing season. Danno and leilung like this.

08-20-2025, 05:56 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,209	Re: Is it safe to say... Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Can we say week 3 instead? Just because we all saw the first two weeks of 2024.... Thanks. I spewed my beer just thinking about it.