Minicamp: Team in poor shape says Payton

ssmitty · 04-08-2006, 05:08 AM

Saints | Payton does not think team is in good shape
Fri, 7 Apr 2006 21:55:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was noticeably perturbed walking off the field after the team's first practice of minicamp. Payton said, "We're not in real good shape right now. ... There are a lot of guys struggling with the reps and we've got to get some of these heavy guys up to speed, quick. We're going to press them hard." Payton believes being in shape is a must and that you need to have stamina. "A poorly conditioned football team gets penalties, a poorly conditioned football team holds, a poorly conditioned football team turns the football over," added Payton.

i don't know about the rest of you, but this is exactly what i want to hear, the truth.
i don't want a new coach blowing smoke up my a.. i want to know where we stand.
i like it..............smitty

Crusader · 04-08-2006, 08:29 AM

"A poorly conditioned football team gets penalties, a poorly conditioned football team holds, a poorly conditioned football team turns the football over,"

That is so true. I'm starting to get really excited about Payton as our headcoach.

hagan714 · 04-08-2006, 08:44 AM

Poor sully.
the city that fogot care does not apply to Payton's team.

about time but I hope he sticks to his guns because it is so true with turn overs and penalties.

papz · 04-08-2006, 08:58 AM

Agreed smitty... but it still is only April. From the sound of it, Payton's going to whip them up into shape in no time.

Euphoria · 04-08-2006, 10:07 AM

water is wet... that is so true.

CheramieIII · 04-08-2006, 10:31 AM

Saints | Payton does not think team is in good shape
Fri, 7 Apr 2006 21:55:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was noticeably perturbed walking off the field after the team's first practice of minicamp. Payton said, "We're not in real good shape right now. ... There are a lot of guys struggling with the reps and we've got to get some of these heavy guys up to speed, quick. We're going to press them hard." Payton believes being in shape is a must and that you need to have stamina. "A poorly conditioned football team gets penalties, a poorly conditioned football team holds, a poorly conditioned football team turns the football over," added Payton.

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/

I really, really like this guy. I guess Sully better lose some back if he want's to play for us this year.

LongTimeFan · 04-08-2006, 01:23 PM

I've liked Sean from the get go, the team is in the same shape as they were all of last year, that could have been one of the problems with our bad play last season, just out of shape, blame that on the former coaches and staff.
Payton is a straight shooter it seems, players better be ready for the challenge whether they want it or not..
Anyone attend the mini-camp yesterday?, if so what's your take, come on, give.
I kind of feel sorry for the players in a way, it will be a tough road to week 1

Crusader · 04-08-2006, 01:30 PM

I kind of feel sorry for the players in a way, it will be a tough road to week 1

I could never feel sorry for a professional athlete having to practise hard, I mean its their job to keep in shape.

jnormand · 04-08-2006, 02:13 PM

Good to hear some honesty from the coach. Sounds like Coach P is going to get this team into shape. I'm all for it.

papz · 04-08-2006, 02:47 PM

Other news from minicamp I've read from other people that actually went to practice (props to Chad)...

1. Colby is starting in the middle alongside Simmons and Fuji.
2. Chase Lyman looks like our second best receiver next to Joe Horn (Damn right! That's my boy!)
3. Stinchy is going into camp as our #1 RT which I think is perfect for him.
4. Watson getting chewed out by Joe Vitt.
5. Grant looks to be in great shape.

I think it's about that time in the year I start hyping up Chase again...

Because after he gets injured, I'm going to hear it all over again.

8)

04-08-2006, 05:08 AM	#1
ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	payton on mini camp Saints \| Payton does not think team is in good shape Fri, 7 Apr 2006 21:55:50 -0700 The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was noticeably perturbed walking off the field after the team's first practice of minicamp. Payton said, "We're not in real good shape right now. ... There are a lot of guys struggling with the reps and we've got to get some of these heavy guys up to speed, quick. We're going to press them hard." Payton believes being in shape is a must and that you need to have stamina. "A poorly conditioned football team gets penalties, a poorly conditioned football team holds, a poorly conditioned football team turns the football over," added Payton. i don't know about the rest of you, but this is exactly what i want to hear, the truth. i don't want a new coach blowing smoke up my a.. i want to know where we stand. i like it..............smitty
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04-08-2006, 08:29 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,986	RE: payton on mini camp "A poorly conditioned football team gets penalties, a poorly conditioned football team holds, a poorly conditioned football team turns the football over," That is so true. I'm starting to get really excited about Payton as our headcoach.

04-08-2006, 08:44 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	RE: payton on mini camp Poor sully. the city that fogot care does not apply to Payton's team. about time but I hope he sticks to his guns because it is so true with turn overs and penalties.

04-08-2006, 08:58 AM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,690	RE: payton on mini camp Agreed smitty... but it still is only April. From the sound of it, Payton's going to whip them up into shape in no time.

04-08-2006, 10:07 AM	#5
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04-08-2006, 01:23 PM	#7
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	RE: Payton thinks the team is in poor shape! I've liked Sean from the get go, the team is in the same shape as they were all of last year, that could have been one of the problems with our bad play last season, just out of shape, blame that on the former coaches and staff. Payton is a straight shooter it seems, players better be ready for the challenge whether they want it or not.. Anyone attend the mini-camp yesterday?, if so what's your take, come on, give. I kind of feel sorry for the players in a way, it will be a tough road to week 1
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04-08-2006, 01:30 PM	#8
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,986	RE: Payton thinks the team is in poor shape! I kind of feel sorry for the players in a way, it will be a tough road to week 1 I could never feel sorry for a professional athlete having to practise hard, I mean its their job to keep in shape.

04-08-2006, 02:13 PM	#9
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,530	RE: Payton thinks the team is in poor shape! Good to hear some honesty from the coach. Sounds like Coach P is going to get this team into shape. I'm all for it.

04-08-2006, 02:47 PM	#10
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,690	RE: Payton thinks the team is in poor shape! Other news from minicamp I've read from other people that actually went to practice (props to Chad)... 1. Colby is starting in the middle alongside Simmons and Fuji. 2. Chase Lyman looks like our second best receiver next to Joe Horn (Damn right! That's my boy!) 3. Stinchy is going into camp as our #1 RT which I think is perfect for him. 4. Watson getting chewed out by Joe Vitt. 5. Grant looks to be in great shape. I think it's about that time in the year I start hyping up Chase again... Because after he gets injured, I'm going to hear it all over again. 8)