Final thoughts before kickoff

WhoDat205 · 09-04-2007, 09:12 AM

I think that the Saints can win if and only if they score more points than the colts. If passes are completed and runs go for positive yardage, that will help. Also, if the Saints D can keep the Colts from completing passes and gaining yards on the ground, that will help to prevent the Colts from scoring...thus helping to win the game.

So yeah, that's the key...score more points...oh and make good use of the 5 TE set.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-04-2007, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat205

I think that the Saints can win if and only if they score more points than the colts.

Brilliant!

If passes are completed and runs go for positive yardage, that will help. Also, if the Saints D can keep the Colts from completing passes and gaining yards on the ground, that will help to prevent the Colts from scoring...thus helping to win the game.

So yeah, that's the key...score more points...oh and make good use of the 5 TE set.

Actually 4 TE set. Miller is going to be out with a bad back.

SFIAH

WhoDat205 · 09-04-2007, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Actually 4 TE set. Miller is going to be out with a bad back.

SFIAH

Great...we're screwed now.

In all seriousness, I think the main key to victory lies squarely on the shoulders of Coach Payton. He needs to rekindle the game-planning magic of last season and get the team motivated like they were on the big stage last year (see the 1st ATL game, the Dallas game). He and Gibbs have to be near perfect because if you can slow down the Colts' offensive machine even the slightest bit, you can beat them with such a great offense.

I also think the Saints need to make points out of special teams play. Whether it be a kick return or a blocked FG, they need to get a lot of momentum early and then sustain the attack with clock eating drives, heavy on the Deuce (it takes 2 years to fully recover from ACL surgery).

Finally, they team needs to straight-up punch the colts in the mouth from the opening kick-off to the final wistle and on both sides of the ball. If you look back at the games when the Pats owned the Colts, that was how it was done. Brutal, unrelenting and senseless violence focused 100% on Archie's Boy. If you really lay some lumber on #18, he folds like a cheap tent and the game is yours. So I say play bump and run man coverage on the wideouts and release the hounds...if you get beat deep a few times, so what, just get beat quick and get the O back on the field.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-04-2007, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat205

Great...we're screwed now.

My mistake. It's Campbell who's out, not Miller.

In all seriousness, I think the main key to victory lies squarely on the shoulders of Coach Payton. He needs to rekindle the game-planning magic of last season and get the team motivated like they were on the big stage] last year (see the 1st ATL game, the Dallas game). He and Gibbs have to be near perfect because if you can slow down the Colts' offensive machine even the slightest bit, you can beat them with such a great offense.

Agreed.

I also think the Saints need to make points out of special teams play. Whether it be a kick return or a blocked FG, they need to get a lot of momentum early and then sustain the attack with clock eating drives, heavy on the Deuce (it takes 2 years to fully recover from ACL surgery).

Agree here too. We should pound the rock.

Finally, they team needs to straight-up punch the colts in the mouth from the opening kick-off to the final wistle and on both sides of the ball. If you look back at the games when the Pats owned the Colts, that was how it was done. Brutal, unrelenting and senseless violence focused 100% on Archie's Boy. If you really lay some lumber on #18, he folds like a cheap tent and the game is yours. So I say play bump and run man coverage on the wideouts and release the hounds...if you get beat deep a few times, so what, just get beat quick and get the O back on the field.

Perfect gameplan. Also be prepared to accept getting burned a time or two. But with the Colts if you can get them down to 50/50 on scoring drives, with their paper thin defense, it should be enough.

SFIAH

WhoDat205 · 09-04-2007, 12:10 PM

SI.com - Writers - Monday Morning QB (cont.) - Monday September 3, 2007 2:02PM

Quote of the Week VII
"I figured it would possibly be us and New England or us and the Saints, because they want to put two entertaining teams on TV. I've played in this opener before a few years ago, when it was up in New England and a rematch of the AFC Conference Championship. Once the schedule comes out, you look at it and you realize how tough a schedule we have playing the Saints. You're always going to have to play the AFC division winners, like San Diego, Baltimore and New England. It's a tough schedule, and it doesn't get any tougher starting against the Saints.''

-- Peyton Manning, on Sunday, talking about the season opener Thursday night in Indy.

Peter King wrote a great MMQ this week. You guys should check it out for the section where a on-the-bubble Olineman for the Skins talks about getting cut. Really moving stuff.

NOLAmite · 09-04-2007, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat205

I think that the Saints can win if and only if they score more points than the colts.

The "if we can score points than the Colts by the end of the fourth quarter, we have a good chance of winning the game" gameplan... I like the way you're thinking whodat!!!

09-04-2007, 09:26 AM	#2
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Final thoughts before kickoff Originally Posted by WhoDat205 I think that the Saints can win if and only if they score more points than the colts. Brilliant! If passes are completed and runs go for positive yardage, that will help. Also, if the Saints D can keep the Colts from completing passes and gaining yards on the ground, that will help to prevent the Colts from scoring...thus helping to win the game. So yeah, that's the key...score more points...oh and make good use of the 5 TE set. Actually 4 TE set. Miller is going to be out with a bad back. SFIAH

09-04-2007, 10:19 AM	#3
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Final thoughts before kickoff Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Actually 4 TE set. Miller is going to be out with a bad back. SFIAH Great...we're screwed now. In all seriousness, I think the main key to victory lies squarely on the shoulders of Coach Payton. He needs to rekindle the game-planning magic of last season and get the team motivated like they were on the big stage last year (see the 1st ATL game, the Dallas game). He and Gibbs have to be near perfect because if you can slow down the Colts' offensive machine even the slightest bit, you can beat them with such a great offense. I also think the Saints need to make points out of special teams play. Whether it be a kick return or a blocked FG, they need to get a lot of momentum early and then sustain the attack with clock eating drives, heavy on the Deuce (it takes 2 years to fully recover from ACL surgery). Finally, they team needs to straight-up punch the colts in the mouth from the opening kick-off to the final wistle and on both sides of the ball. If you look back at the games when the Pats owned the Colts, that was how it was done. Brutal, unrelenting and senseless violence focused 100% on Archie's Boy. If you really lay some lumber on #18, he folds like a cheap tent and the game is yours. So I say play bump and run man coverage on the wideouts and release the hounds...if you get beat deep a few times, so what, just get beat quick and get the O back on the field.
	"defence's personal to allwats double team or watch is over, that one reason why the saints or not any good." - Vador101

09-04-2007, 11:02 AM	#4
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Final thoughts before kickoff Originally Posted by WhoDat205 Great...we're screwed now. My mistake. It's Campbell who's out, not Miller. In all seriousness, I think the main key to victory lies squarely on the shoulders of Coach Payton. He needs to rekindle the game-planning magic of last season and get the team motivated like they were on the big stage] last year (see the 1st ATL game, the Dallas game). He and Gibbs have to be near perfect because if you can slow down the Colts' offensive machine even the slightest bit, you can beat them with such a great offense. Agreed. I also think the Saints need to make points out of special teams play. Whether it be a kick return or a blocked FG, they need to get a lot of momentum early and then sustain the attack with clock eating drives, heavy on the Deuce (it takes 2 years to fully recover from ACL surgery). Agree here too. We should pound the rock. Finally, they team needs to straight-up punch the colts in the mouth from the opening kick-off to the final wistle and on both sides of the ball. If you look back at the games when the Pats owned the Colts, that was how it was done. Brutal, unrelenting and senseless violence focused 100% on Archie's Boy. If you really lay some lumber on #18, he folds like a cheap tent and the game is yours. So I say play bump and run man coverage on the wideouts and release the hounds...if you get beat deep a few times, so what, just get beat quick and get the O back on the field. Perfect gameplan. Also be prepared to accept getting burned a time or two. But with the Colts if you can get them down to 50/50 on scoring drives, with their paper thin defense, it should be enough. SFIAH

09-04-2007, 12:10 PM	#5
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Final thoughts before kickoff SI.com - Writers - Monday Morning QB (cont.) - Monday September 3, 2007 2:02PM *Quote of the Week VII* "I figured it would possibly be us and New England or us and the Saints, because they want to put two entertaining teams on TV. I've played in this opener before a few years ago, when it was up in New England and a rematch of the AFC Conference Championship. Once the schedule comes out, you look at it and you realize how tough a schedule we have playing the Saints. You're always going to have to play the AFC division winners, like San Diego, Baltimore and New England. It's a tough schedule, and it doesn't get any tougher starting against the Saints.'' -- Peyton Manning, on Sunday, talking about the season opener Thursday night in Indy. Peter King wrote a great MMQ this week. You guys should check it out for the section where a on-the-bubble Olineman for the Skins talks about getting cut. Really moving stuff.
	"defence's personal to allwats double team or watch is over, that one reason why the saints or not any good." - Vador101

09-04-2007, 02:39 PM	#6
NOLAmite Registered Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 70	Re: Final thoughts before kickoff Originally Posted by WhoDat205 I think that the Saints can win if and only if they score more points than the colts. The "if we can score points than the Colts by the end of the fourth quarter, we have a good chance of winning the game" gameplan... I like the way you're thinking whodat!!!
NOLAmite Registered Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 70

09-04-2007, 09:12 AM	#1
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Final thoughts before kickoff I think that the Saints can win if and only if they score more points than the colts. If passes are completed and runs go for positive yardage, that will help. Also, if the Saints D can keep the Colts from completing passes and gaining yards on the ground, that will help to prevent the Colts from scoring...thus helping to win the game. So yeah, that's the key...score more points...oh and make good use of the 5 TE set.