Stallworth At The Monday Night Game

LKelley67 · 09-23-2006, 12:06 AM

"If everything is cool with me here, and I'm comfortable with the way my body is feeling, I want to go and check out the new stadium, see how everything is."

Stallworth won't have any problems getting a ticket.

"I've still got a lot of friends there," he said. "Joe Horn is like my big brother. Reggie Bush is like my little brother. Joe has a (luxury) box. So does Deuce McAllister.

"The more I think about it, the more I want to be there. It'll be fun."

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercu...s/15577224.htm

BoudinSandwich · 09-23-2006, 12:19 AM

Wow! That alone changes a lot about the way I feel about Donte Stallworth. It's kind of touching.

saintbuck · 09-23-2006, 12:36 AM

I hope he blows up out there in Philly. just not Oct. 15

saintswhodi · 09-23-2006, 01:51 AM

Stallworth still feels a part of New Orleans
By Rick Gosselin

The Dallas Morning News

(MCT)

DALLAS - Make no mistake - Donte Stallworth is ecstatic to be a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

After spending the entire training camp with the New Orleans Saints preparing to be the lead receiver for Drew Brees, Stallworth was traded to the Eagles in late August.

"I've come to a great city and a great team with a great quarterback," Stallworth said. "I have no complaints."

But for one night - and one night only - he'd love to be a Saint again. That's Monday night, when the Saints play their home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

It will be the first game for the Saints in the Superdome since Aug. 26, 2005, when they played the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason. The Saints were chased from New Orleans the next week by Hurricane Katrina and have lived out of a suitcase, a team without a home, for the last year.

Stallworth was part of that vagabond existence, training in San Antonio last season and splitting the home schedule between the Alamodome and Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.

It will be an emotional reunion for the Saints and their fans, and Stallworth wanted to be a part of it.

"That's the one thing I was really looking forward to this season," Stallworth said. "I still feel I'm a part of everything that went on with the Katrina incident and trying to help the rebuilding process.

"Even though I don't play there any more, it doesn't mean I'm not going to be doing my part. I'm still going to do things there in the offseason."

Stallworth still may attend the game. It's on a Monday night, and Tuesday is the players' day off in the NFL.

"I want to make it," Stallworth said. "It's going to be great for the fans and the players. I can imagine how they're feeling. It's going to be very emotional.

"If everything is cool with me here, and I'm comfortable with the way my body is feeling, I want to go and check out the new stadium, see how everything is."

Stallworth won't have any problems getting a ticket.

"I've still got a lot of friends there," he said. "Joe Horn is like my big brother. Reggie Bush is like my little brother. Joe has a (luxury) box. So does Deuce McAllister.

"The more I think about it, the more I want to be there. It'll be fun."

What about those so called character issues? Donte will always be one o fmy favorite players. I hope he goes to repeated pro bowls in Philly. He ain't turning his back on us like Brooks did.

GoldRush26 · 09-23-2006, 02:01 AM

I read this earlier. Very cool to read that he has no hard feelings and that he will be there. I just wish he had a better attitude in training camp.

CHACHING · 09-23-2006, 02:14 AM

I love that dude...
Go Stall.....

Bobaganoosh · 09-23-2006, 02:56 AM

Well well well...finally we get something from Donte Stallworth to lead us to believe that he cares about the Saints...it only took 5 years and giving up on him to get something out of him. Its a shame it had to be this way...i was a big fan of his the day he was drafted but he slowly gave me reasons not to root for him...but i do wish him luck.

hagan714 · 09-23-2006, 08:31 AM

Never doubted he cared he was just comfortable here. thats all. he needed a wake up call and I am glad he has responded to it. best of luck to him. I will always think of him as a saint.

LKelley67 · 09-23-2006, 09:38 AM

He seemed to take a while to mature. I think the Horn cooments revealed that. The more I think about it the less I think it was attitude in camp though. Payton said several times he was "waiting for him to show me something." That could have been some attitude, like bucking up to an injury if it's severity was questionable and get out and show "something". More so, I think it was similar to Parcells statements about TO... if you don't practice, you dont play... or, "he's gotta show me something." They both seem to highly emphasize who performs best in camp, this week, right now. No free rides just cuz you are a veteran. The emergence of the young receivers undoubtedly made the move a lot easier too. The two best field performers let go, Donte and Smith, were the two positions on the team where tthere is more depth than any others. Gandy was moved and created some big questions on the O-line but we all know how terrible he looked last year and the word that he turned into locker room cancer also. End result there is that we may be thin but is, in my estimation, probably the most positively surprising area of the team.

So again, good luck Donte. Wish it could have worked out better here but cie la vie. If we end up getting a player equal to the draft picks this year, the trade will end up as an excellent move no matter what he does in Philly.

LSUJeremy · 09-23-2006, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Bobaganoosh

Well well well...finally we get something from Donte Stallworth to lead us to believe that he cares about the Saints...it only took 5 years and giving up on him to get something out of him. Its a shame it had to be this way...i was a big fan of his the day he was drafted but he slowly gave me reasons not to root for him...but i do wish him luck.

Pretty much exactly the way I feel.

There was an interview on ESP last week where he pretty much said what he said in that article. It does change my opinion of him because of his comments regarding the city and the fans.

I now hope he does well in Philly.

09-23-2006, 12:06 AM	#1
LKelley67 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: baton rouge Posts: 2,540	Stallworth At The Monday Night Game "If everything is cool with me here, and I'm comfortable with the way my body is feeling, I want to go and check out the new stadium, see how everything is." Stallworth won't have any problems getting a ticket. "I've still got a lot of friends there," he said. "Joe Horn is like my big brother. Reggie Bush is like my little brother. Joe has a (luxury) box. So does Deuce McAllister. "The more I think about it, the more I want to be there. It'll be fun." http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercu...s/15577224.htm

09-23-2006, 12:19 AM	#2
BoudinSandwich OldiesDJ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 951 Blog Entries: 12	RE: Stallworth At The Monday Night Game Wow! That alone changes a lot about the way I feel about Donte Stallworth. It's kind of touching.

09-23-2006, 01:51 AM	#4
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Stallworth still feels a part of New Orleans By Rick Gosselin The Dallas Morning News (MCT) DALLAS - Make no mistake - Donte Stallworth is ecstatic to be a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. After spending the entire training camp with the New Orleans Saints preparing to be the lead receiver for Drew Brees, Stallworth was traded to the Eagles in late August. "I've come to a great city and a great team with a great quarterback," Stallworth said. "I have no complaints." But for one night - and one night only - he'd love to be a Saint again. That's Monday night, when the Saints play their home opener against the Atlanta Falcons. It will be the first game for the Saints in the Superdome since Aug. 26, 2005, when they played the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason. The Saints were chased from New Orleans the next week by Hurricane Katrina and have lived out of a suitcase, a team without a home, for the last year. Stallworth was part of that vagabond existence, training in San Antonio last season and splitting the home schedule between the Alamodome and Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. It will be an emotional reunion for the Saints and their fans, and Stallworth wanted to be a part of it. "That's the one thing I was really looking forward to this season," Stallworth said. "I still feel I'm a part of everything that went on with the Katrina incident and trying to help the rebuilding process. "Even though I don't play there any more, it doesn't mean I'm not going to be doing my part. I'm still going to do things there in the offseason." Stallworth still may attend the game. It's on a Monday night, and Tuesday is the players' day off in the NFL. "I want to make it," Stallworth said. "It's going to be great for the fans and the players. I can imagine how they're feeling. It's going to be very emotional. "If everything is cool with me here, and I'm comfortable with the way my body is feeling, I want to go and check out the new stadium, see how everything is." Stallworth won't have any problems getting a ticket. "I've still got a lot of friends there," he said. "Joe Horn is like my big brother. Reggie Bush is like my little brother. Joe has a (luxury) box. So does Deuce McAllister. "The more I think about it, the more I want to be there. It'll be fun." What about those so called character issues? Donte will always be one o fmy favorite players. I hope he goes to repeated pro bowls in Philly. He ain't turning his back on us like Brooks did.

09-23-2006, 02:01 AM	#5
GoldRush26 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 594	I read this earlier. Very cool to read that he has no hard feelings and that he will be there. I just wish he had a better attitude in training camp.
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09-23-2006, 10:13 AM	#10
LSUJeremy 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 472	Originally Posted by Bobaganoosh Well well well...finally we get something from Donte Stallworth to lead us to believe that he cares about the Saints...it only took 5 years and giving up on him to get something out of him. Its a shame it had to be this way...i was a big fan of his the day he was drafted but he slowly gave me reasons not to root for him...but i do wish him luck. Pretty much exactly the way I feel. There was an interview on ESP last week where he pretty much said what he said in that article. It does change my opinion of him because of his comments regarding the city and the fans. I now hope he does well in Philly.
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Bobaganoosh PorkchopExpress Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 2	Well well well...finally we get something from Donte Stallworth to lead us to believe that he cares about the Saints...it only took 5 years and giving up on him to get something out of him. Its a shame it had to be this way...i was a big fan of his the day he was drafted but he slowly gave me reasons not to root for him...but i do wish him luck.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Never doubted he cared he was just comfortable here. thats all. he needed a wake up call and I am glad he has responded to it. best of luck to him. I will always think of him as a saint.

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LKelley67 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: baton rouge Posts: 2,540	He seemed to take a while to mature. I think the Horn cooments revealed that. The more I think about it the less I think it was attitude in camp though. Payton said several times he was "waiting for him to show me something." That could have been some attitude, like bucking up to an injury if it's severity was questionable and get out and show "something". More so, I think it was similar to Parcells statements about TO... if you don't practice, you dont play... or, "he's gotta show me something." They both seem to highly emphasize who performs best in camp, this week, right now. No free rides just cuz you are a veteran. The emergence of the young receivers undoubtedly made the move a lot easier too. The two best field performers let go, Donte and Smith, were the two positions on the team where tthere is more depth than any others. Gandy was moved and created some big questions on the O-line but we all know how terrible he looked last year and the word that he turned into locker room cancer also. End result there is that we may be thin but is, in my estimation, probably the most positively surprising area of the team. So again, good luck Donte. Wish it could have worked out better here but cie la vie. If we end up getting a player equal to the draft picks this year, the trade will end up as an excellent move no matter what he does in Philly.