How do you really feel about your team?

frankeefrank · 01-06-2007, 01:14 AM

Someone asked me the other day...
If the Saints had to play the Eagles again...(this guy though considered Philly the best team in the NFC right now) you think they could win?

Without missing a beat I said,
"The Saints would probably score 42 points"

I have curbed my enthusiasm since then, because I am superstitious, but how do you feel about this team?

I really believe they are that good.

I have never felt this way about the Saints

Bobaganoosh · 01-06-2007, 02:21 AM

I think Payton would be confident playing the Eagles. He coached against them for years with Dallas and New York and he knows how to beat their defense. He has the weapons to create mismatches against any defense. Philly is hot and i give them credit for playing well down the stretch and winning the division, but the division was handed to them by Dallas for wilting down the stretch. They are a contender, but i think the Saints match up well against them. Westbrook will be tough to contain but i think Payton and Gibbs both know how to beat the Eagles.

zioni504 · 01-06-2007, 02:40 AM

Even though Philly IS hot, Bobaganoosh is right... our coaches are more familiar with them. We know the Giants pretty well, and we know Dallas well too. Seattle is a team that could cause some more mismatches and unfamaliarity in my opinion. We've played them a few times in the reg season in last 5 yrs (usually season openers when they would slaughter us), but we were a different team with a different coach.... just some thoughts

SapperSaint · 01-06-2007, 08:11 AM

I feel the same way about this team as I always have, only now I don't cuss (in anger) while I am watching the game. Yes, I believe the could put 42 on the board against Philly. Absolutely!

LongTimeFan · 01-06-2007, 11:11 AM

I totally agree with Bob, well said...

Welcome to the BlackandGold Zioni , hopefully we'll have a lot to discuss here (playoffs , Super Bowl?) the next few weeks, should be fun...

zioni504 · 01-06-2007, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the welcoming LongTimeFan, I wish I was here years ago! I'm confident we'll have plenty to talk about this post season!
Geaux Saints!!

SapperSaint · 01-06-2007, 02:39 PM

Sorry Zioni, I didn't notice you were new. Welcome aboard!

hagan714 · 01-06-2007, 02:48 PM

welcome aboard
Me I came to see family for xmas and will not leave till the season is done. miss the party after all these years no way.
hope the boss relizes i was not joking when i left and said
" i might be back on the 15 or after the superbowl god only knows but it is for the saints to deside"

Fleured · 01-06-2007, 02:57 PM

It's my opinion that the Saints are not going to be scoring points for the remainder of the season like they have had the luxury of doing against some opponents. The playoffs are a different animal. But I do not see them losing just because of that. Emotion will be key for the Saints' domination in the playoffs.

I see the Saints playing heavy secondary coverage should they face the Eagles. Garcia will take off where necessary but he is not the running threat McNabb was. And I think the Saints' defensive front is capable of containment.
Then it's a simple matter of Brees' offensive charges keeping their patience and not trying anything too silly.

duece4pres · 01-06-2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Fleured

It's my opinion that the Saints are not going to be scoring points for the remainder of the season like they have had the luxury of doing against some opponents. The playoffs are a different animal. But I do not see them losing just because of that. Emotion will be key for the Saints' domination in the playoffs.

I see the Saints playing heavy secondary coverage should they face the Eagles. Garcia will take off where necessary but he is not the running threat McNabb was. And I think the Saints' defensive front is capable of containment.
Then it's a simple matter of Brees' offensive charges keeping their patience and not trying anything too silly.

Fleured. I respect ur opinion in saying the Saints won't score as many pts. during the playoffs as they did during the regular season, but i have to disagree.
The Saints played 3 of the 5 playoff teams and beat the hell out of two of them. They put up 41 against the Cowgirls and 30+ against the New York Midgits. They barely beat the Philadelphia Pigeons, 21-18, but, still put up 21 pts. I've got the feeling the Bears are the only team that can slow us down, and they MIGHT hold us to 21. Remember the Ravens. We managed to get 20+ on them. We have the #1 offense in the league. Just my opinion though. WHO DATTTTTTTT

01-06-2007, 01:14 AM	#1
frankeefrank 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 775	How do you really feel about your team? Someone asked me the other day... If the Saints had to play the Eagles again...(this guy though considered Philly the best team in the NFC right now) you think they could win? Without missing a beat I said, "The Saints would probably score 42 points" I have curbed my enthusiasm since then, because I am superstitious, but how do you feel about this team? I really believe they are that good. I have never felt this way about the Saints
frankeefrank 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 775

01-06-2007, 02:21 AM	#2
Bobaganoosh PorkchopExpress Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 2	I think Payton would be confident playing the Eagles. He coached against them for years with Dallas and New York and he knows how to beat their defense. He has the weapons to create mismatches against any defense. Philly is hot and i give them credit for playing well down the stretch and winning the division, but the division was handed to them by Dallas for wilting down the stretch. They are a contender, but i think the Saints match up well against them. Westbrook will be tough to contain but i think Payton and Gibbs both know how to beat the Eagles.
	It's all in the reflexes.

01-06-2007, 05:49 PM	#10
duece4pres Biloxi Bandit Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: biloxi, ms Posts: 293	Originally Posted by Fleured It's my opinion that the Saints are not going to be scoring points for the remainder of the season like they have had the luxury of doing against some opponents. The playoffs are a different animal. But I do not see them losing just because of that. Emotion will be key for the Saints' domination in the playoffs. I see the Saints playing heavy secondary coverage should they face the Eagles. Garcia will take off where necessary but he is not the running threat McNabb was. And I think the Saints' defensive front is capable of containment. Then it's a simple matter of Brees' offensive charges keeping their patience and not trying anything too silly. Fleured. I respect ur opinion in saying the Saints won't score as many pts. during the playoffs as they did during the regular season, but i have to disagree. The Saints played 3 of the 5 playoff teams and beat the hell out of two of them. They put up 41 against the Cowgirls and 30+ against the New York Midgits. They barely beat the Philadelphia Pigeons, 21-18, but, still put up 21 pts. I've got the feeling the Bears are the only team that can slow us down, and they MIGHT hold us to 21. Remember the Ravens. We managed to get 20+ on them. We have the #1 offense in the league. Just my opinion though. WHO DATTTTTTTT
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01-06-2007, 02:40 AM	#3
zioni504 Registered Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 54	Even though Philly IS hot, Bobaganoosh is right... our coaches are more familiar with them. We know the Giants pretty well, and we know Dallas well too. Seattle is a team that could cause some more mismatches and unfamaliarity in my opinion. We've played them a few times in the reg season in last 5 yrs (usually season openers when they would slaughter us), but we were a different team with a different coach.... just some thoughts

01-06-2007, 08:11 AM	#4
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	I feel the same way about this team as I always have, only now I don't cuss (in anger) while I am watching the game. Yes, I believe the could put 42 on the board against Philly. Absolutely!

01-06-2007, 11:11 AM	#5
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	I totally agree with Bob, well said... Welcome to the BlackandGold Zioni , hopefully we'll have a lot to discuss here (playoffs , Super Bowl?) the next few weeks, should be fun...

01-06-2007, 01:14 PM	#6
zioni504 Registered Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 54	Thanks for the welcoming LongTimeFan, I wish I was here years ago! I'm confident we'll have plenty to talk about this post season! Geaux Saints!!

01-06-2007, 02:39 PM	#7
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Sorry Zioni, I didn't notice you were new. Welcome aboard!

01-06-2007, 02:48 PM	#8
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	welcome aboard Me I came to see family for xmas and will not leave till the season is done. miss the party after all these years no way. hope the boss relizes i was not joking when i left and said " i might be back on the 15 or after the superbowl god only knows but it is for the saints to deside"

01-06-2007, 02:57 PM	#9
Fleured The NY Geaux Getter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 348	It's my opinion that the Saints are not going to be scoring points for the remainder of the season like they have had the luxury of doing against some opponents. The playoffs are a different animal. But I do not see them losing just because of that. Emotion will be key for the Saints' domination in the playoffs. I see the Saints playing heavy secondary coverage should they face the Eagles. Garcia will take off where necessary but he is not the running threat McNabb was. And I think the Saints' defensive front is capable of containment. Then it's a simple matter of Brees' offensive charges keeping their patience and not trying anything too silly.