Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date

AirMC · 10-16-2007, 01:36 AM

Saints opponents are 19-9.

In 7 of those games, Saints opponents were playing each other.

Take those 7 games and the Saints' win over Seattle out of the equation and Saints opponents are 12-1 against the rest of the league.

This makes me feel a lot better about our chances the rest of the way.

What do you yall think about this?

Saintsfan4ever · 10-16-2007, 02:34 AM

I read your post 3 times ... i still dont get it.

But I`m still nursing a hangover. I`ll try and read it again tomorrow.

BJSim · 10-16-2007, 02:49 AM

Championship caliber teams (remember, that's what we were supposed to be) beat the other good teams. Losing to teams that have good records des not make the losses easier or better. Winning against bad teams should be a given, and winning against good teams expected.

I do take this win as a step in the right direction, but this team has a long way to go and it dug itself a deep hole to climb out of.

saintsrule · 10-16-2007, 03:07 AM

I don't know if the Saints will make the playoffs or not, but they will play their best.

darstep · 10-16-2007, 08:07 AM

The Saints have played poorly - that's why we are 1-4. If we continue to play poorly we will be 1 and whatever. We have the tools to beat any team on any given Sunday, but it is not automatic, we have to make it happen - every week. We have to execute, minimize the mistakes, and maximize our opportunities when they are presented.

FireVenturi · 10-16-2007, 08:35 AM

it seems like our schedule is much easier the rest of the way. we need to go 8-3 the rest of the way to have a good shot at postseason. if we can just get in i think we can make some waves.

WhoDat205 · 10-16-2007, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by AirMC

Saints opponents are 19-9.

In 7 of those games, Saints opponents were playing each other.

Take those 7 games and the Saints' win over Seattle out of the equation and Saints opponents are 12-1 against the rest of the league.

This makes me feel a lot better about our chances the rest of the way.

What do you yall think about this?

Good find..still no excuse for a loss or 4, but lessens the sting a little

Saintsfan4ever · 10-16-2007, 03:59 PM

What troubles me the most about the Saints' chances to rebound to the top of the division is Tampa Bay's remaining schedule and the way they are playing. The Saints are the toughest opponent I see left on their schedule. Garcia is playing solid, and TB just picked up RB Michael Bennet to strengthen their running game.

I try to be optimistic like all true Saints fans, but if the goal in our division is to get 9 wins for a playoff birth, then TB only has to win 5 of their next 10 (with a weak schedule), Saints have to win 8 of their next 11. This wouldn't be such a high hurdle to jump if Tampa were sucking, but they`re not.

*and btw, I figured out the number crunching

I guess we`ll wait n see how it plays out. WHODAT!

trynaBaFan · 10-16-2007, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever

What troubles me the most about the Saints' chances to rebound to the top of the division is Tampa Bay's remaining schedule and the way they are playing. The Saints are the toughest opponent I see left on their schedule. Garcia is playing solid, and TB just picked up RB Michael Bennet to strengthen their running game.

I try to be optimistic like all true Saints fans, but if the goal in our division is to get 9 wins for a playoff birth, then TB only has to win 5 of their next 10 (with a weak schedule), Saints have to win 8 of their next 11. This wouldn't be such a high hurdle to jump if Tampa were sucking, but they`re not.

*and btw, I figured out the number crunching

I guess we`ll wait n see how it plays out. WHODAT!

Correct me if I'm wrong. Hadn't the Saints picked up Michael Bennet last year? I could be wrong.

leilung · 10-16-2007, 07:56 PM

I think you're fishin' bud.
I mean: That's like admitting that the Bucs and Carolina are 'good' teams, and that I refuse to swallow!

10-16-2007, 01:36 AM	#1
AirMC Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date Saints opponents are 19-9. In 7 of those games, Saints opponents were playing each other. Take those 7 games and the Saints' win over Seattle out of the equation and Saints opponents are 12-1 against the rest of the league. This makes me feel a lot better about our chances the rest of the way. What do you yall think about this?
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10-16-2007, 02:34 AM	#2
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date I read your post 3 times ... i still dont get it. But I`m still nursing a hangover. I`ll try and read it again tomorrow.

10-16-2007, 02:49 AM	#3
BJSim 500+ posts Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 577	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date Championship caliber teams (remember, that's what we were supposed to be) beat the other good teams. Losing to teams that have good records des not make the losses easier or better. Winning against bad teams should be a given, and winning against good teams expected. I do take this win as a step in the right direction, but this team has a long way to go and it dug itself a deep hole to climb out of.

10-16-2007, 03:07 AM	#4
saintsrule 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 657	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date I don't know if the Saints will make the playoffs or not, but they will play their best.
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10-16-2007, 08:07 AM	#5
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date The Saints have played poorly - that's why we are 1-4. If we continue to play poorly we will be 1 and whatever. We have the tools to beat any team on any given Sunday, but it is not automatic, we have to make it happen - every week. We have to execute, minimize the mistakes, and maximize our opportunities when they are presented.

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10-16-2007, 08:35 AM	#6
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date it seems like our schedule is much easier the rest of the way. we need to go 8-3 the rest of the way to have a good shot at postseason. if we can just get in i think we can make some waves.

10-16-2007, 09:09 AM	#7
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date Originally Posted by AirMC Saints opponents are 19-9. In 7 of those games, Saints opponents were playing each other. Take those 7 games and the Saints' win over Seattle out of the equation and Saints opponents are 12-1 against the rest of the league. This makes me feel a lot better about our chances the rest of the way. What do you yall think about this? Good find..still no excuse for a loss or 4, but lessens the sting a little

10-16-2007, 03:59 PM	#8
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date What troubles me the most about the Saints' chances to rebound to the top of the division is Tampa Bay's remaining schedule and the way they are playing. The Saints are the toughest opponent I see left on their schedule. Garcia is playing solid, and TB just picked up RB Michael Bennet to strengthen their running game. I try to be optimistic like all true Saints fans, but if the goal in our division is to get 9 wins for a playoff birth, then TB only has to win 5 of their next 10 (with a weak schedule), Saints have to win 8 of their next 11. This wouldn't be such a high hurdle to jump if Tampa were sucking, but they`re not. *and btw, I figured out the number crunching I guess we`ll wait n see how it plays out. WHODAT!
	Saint4

10-16-2007, 07:15 PM	#9
trynaBaFan Registered Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 59	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever What troubles me the most about the Saints' chances to rebound to the top of the division is Tampa Bay's remaining schedule and the way they are playing. The Saints are the toughest opponent I see left on their schedule. Garcia is playing solid, and TB just picked up RB Michael Bennet to strengthen their running game. I try to be optimistic like all true Saints fans, but if the goal in our division is to get 9 wins for a playoff birth, then TB only has to win 5 of their next 10 (with a weak schedule), Saints have to win 8 of their next 11. This wouldn't be such a high hurdle to jump if Tampa were sucking, but they`re not. *and btw, I figured out the number crunching I guess we`ll wait n see how it plays out. WHODAT! Correct me if I'm wrong. Hadn't the Saints picked up Michael Bennet last year? I could be wrong.
trynaBaFan Registered Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 59

10-16-2007, 07:56 PM	#10
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,373	Re: Saints Have Played the Toughest Schedule in the NFL To Date I think you're fishin' bud. I mean: That's like admitting that the Bucs and Carolina are 'good' teams, and that I refuse to swallow!