Saints 2008 schedule

frankeefrank · 04-15-2008, 02:07 PM

I hate our schedule...
How is it possible to go 33 days between home games?

WTF????????

As far as the Pats... When you have the ability to go undefeated... Isn't every schedule going to be easy?

stockman311 · 04-15-2008, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by frankeefrank

I hate our schedule...
How is it possible to go 33 days between home games?

WTF????????

As far as the Pats... When you have the ability to go undefeated... Isn't every schedule going to be easy?

Playing in London makes it possible. At least we have a Bye the week after and then two cupcake game, short flights to ATL and KC.

The Patriots continue to play in that laughing stock of a division AFC East. That doesn't help matters for sure.

frankeefrank · 04-15-2008, 02:08 PM

6 Oct. 12 Oakland Raiders 1 p.m.
7 Oct. 19 at Carolina Panthers 1 p.m.
8 Oct. 26 San Diego Chargers (in London) 1 p.m.
9 Nov. 2 Bye
10 Nov. 9 at Atlanta Falcons 1 p.m.
11 Nov. 16 at Kansas City Chiefs 1 p.m.
12 Nov. 24 (Mon.) Green Bay Packers 8:30 p.m.

Tough stretch

andersen · 04-15-2008, 02:15 PM

I like the bye after the London game and the team will fly out straight from the Carolina game and get adjusted. Afterwards, some time to rest and get ready for the rest of the year.
And, I LOVE the two Monday night games in the dome. Thanks NFL.

stockman311 · 04-15-2008, 02:27 PM

Other than Phillip Rivers I don't see a quality QB that can hurt us in the group. I think this more than anything should facilitate us taking Rivers first round and DT second round. I think if we can take the run away first we should have good success pressuring all of these Mediocre to crappy QB's into some pics on third down.

No Mannings - Eli or Peyton
No Brady
No Palmer
No Young
No Bulger

I mean we are going to be going up against Jamarcus Russell, Alex Smith, whoever Tampa throws out there, whoever ATL throws out there, maybe Delhomme, Brodie Croyle, Aaron Rodgers, Rex Grossman, Tavaris Jackson, etc.

None of those guys strikes much fear in my heart. All or most of those teams have potent ground attacks however. We must beef up our front seven.

andersen · 04-15-2008, 02:49 PM

I agree. Without pressure, even these guys will pick us apart. We've all seen it.

Crusader · 04-15-2008, 03:03 PM

I'm planning to come to a game again this year and i'll also plan to get one on the road the week befor or after so I got 2 questions. Will it be warm enough in Florida in November that I can go to the beach if I go to Tampa Bay and are the Bucs fans friendly against us Saints fans?

I would love to watch 2 division games and Bucs and Falcons are only one week apart...

saintsfan1976 · 04-15-2008, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I'm planning to come to a game again this year and i'll also plan to get one on the road the week befor or after so I got 2 questions. Will it be warm enough in Florida in November that I can go to the beach if I go to Tampa Bay and are the Bucs fans friendly against us Saints fans?

I would love to watch 2 division games and Bucs and Falcons are only one week apart...

A. Tampa avg temp in Nov is around 75 F. The water temp is still pretty warm too.... Sweden is what, 35 F??? I'd say you'll be fine on the beach...

B. On my trips to TB, the fans have always been cool. It's a great stadium to watch a game (especially under the ship) and a great town to hang out in after the game.

I live in Atlanta now and they have a mixed bag of fans (cheaper seats = nastier fans)

I'm planning on making TB for the game also. Let me know if you go!!

saintsfan1976 · 04-15-2008, 03:21 PM

...and what the hell is up with Chicago in December AGAIN!!!!????

No Bueno

ScottF · 04-15-2008, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

A. Tampa avg temp in Nov is around 75 F. The water temp is still pretty warm too.... Sweden is what, 35 F??? I'd say you'll be fine on the beach...

B. On my trips to TB, the fans have always been cool. It's a great stadium to watch a game (especially under the ship) and a great town to hang out in after the game.

I live in Atlanta now and they have a mixed bag of fans (cheaper seats = nastier fans)

I'm planning on making TB for the game also. Let me know if you go!!

I live in ATL too and agree with you about the fans. Even with sellouts you can tickets, so there are always a ton of away fans. Plus the ATL fans turn on the team in no time. The PA just alternates between rap and country to drowned out the visiting fans.

PS, on the schedule, I like it. Last year it started with at Indy and TB, so we are already one step ahead.

04-15-2008, 02:07 PM	#1
frankeefrank 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 775	Re: Saints 2008 schedule I hate our schedule... How is it possible to go 33 days between home games? WTF???????? As far as the Pats... When you have the ability to go undefeated... Isn't every schedule going to be easy?
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04-15-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Saints 2008 schedule Originally Posted by frankeefrank I hate our schedule... How is it possible to go 33 days between home games? WTF???????? As far as the Pats... When you have the ability to go undefeated... Isn't every schedule going to be easy? Playing in London makes it possible. At least we have a Bye the week after and then two cupcake game, short flights to ATL and KC. The Patriots continue to play in that laughing stock of a division AFC East. That doesn't help matters for sure.

04-15-2008, 02:08 PM	#3
frankeefrank 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 775	Re: Saints 2008 schedule 6 Oct. 12 Oakland Raiders 1 p.m. 7 Oct. 19 at Carolina Panthers 1 p.m. 8 Oct. 26 San Diego Chargers (in London) 1 p.m. 9 Nov. 2 Bye 10 Nov. 9 at Atlanta Falcons 1 p.m. 11 Nov. 16 at Kansas City Chiefs 1 p.m. 12 Nov. 24 (Mon.) Green Bay Packers 8:30 p.m. Tough stretch
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04-15-2008, 02:15 PM	#4
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: Saints 2008 schedule I like the bye after the London game and the team will fly out straight from the Carolina game and get adjusted. Afterwards, some time to rest and get ready for the rest of the year. And, I LOVE the two Monday night games in the dome. Thanks NFL.

04-15-2008, 02:27 PM	#5
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Saints 2008 schedule Other than Phillip Rivers I don't see a quality QB that can hurt us in the group. I think this more than anything should facilitate us taking Rivers first round and DT second round. I think if we can take the run away first we should have good success pressuring all of these Mediocre to crappy QB's into some pics on third down. No Mannings - Eli or Peyton No Brady No Palmer No Young No Bulger I mean we are going to be going up against Jamarcus Russell, Alex Smith, whoever Tampa throws out there, whoever ATL throws out there, maybe Delhomme, Brodie Croyle, Aaron Rodgers, Rex Grossman, Tavaris Jackson, etc. None of those guys strikes much fear in my heart. All or most of those teams have potent ground attacks however. We must beef up our front seven.

04-15-2008, 02:49 PM	#6
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: Saints 2008 schedule I agree. Without pressure, even these guys will pick us apart. We've all seen it.

04-15-2008, 03:03 PM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,040	Re: Saints 2008 schedule I'm planning to come to a game again this year and i'll also plan to get one on the road the week befor or after so I got 2 questions. Will it be warm enough in Florida in November that I can go to the beach if I go to Tampa Bay and are the Bucs fans friendly against us Saints fans? I would love to watch 2 division games and Bucs and Falcons are only one week apart...

04-15-2008, 03:19 PM	#8
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,011 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints 2008 schedule Originally Posted by Crusader I'm planning to come to a game again this year and i'll also plan to get one on the road the week befor or after so I got 2 questions. Will it be warm enough in Florida in November that I can go to the beach if I go to Tampa Bay and are the Bucs fans friendly against us Saints fans? I would love to watch 2 division games and Bucs and Falcons are only one week apart... A. Tampa avg temp in Nov is around 75 F. The water temp is still pretty warm too.... Sweden is what, 35 F??? I'd say you'll be fine on the beach... B. On my trips to TB, the fans have always been cool. It's a great stadium to watch a game (especially under the ship) and a great town to hang out in after the game. I live in Atlanta now and they have a mixed bag of fans (cheaper seats = nastier fans) I'm planning on making TB for the game also. Let me know if you go!!

04-15-2008, 03:21 PM	#9
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,011 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints 2008 schedule ...and what the hell is up with Chicago in December AGAIN!!!!???? No Bueno

04-15-2008, 09:56 PM	#10
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints 2008 schedule Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 A. Tampa avg temp in Nov is around 75 F. The water temp is still pretty warm too.... Sweden is what, 35 F??? I'd say you'll be fine on the beach... B. On my trips to TB, the fans have always been cool. It's a great stadium to watch a game (especially under the ship) and a great town to hang out in after the game. I live in Atlanta now and they have a mixed bag of fans (cheaper seats = nastier fans) I'm planning on making TB for the game also. Let me know if you go!! I live in ATL too and agree with you about the fans. Even with sellouts you can tickets, so there are always a ton of away fans. Plus the ATL fans turn on the team in no time. The PA just alternates between rap and country to drowned out the visiting fans. PS, on the schedule, I like it. Last year it started with at Indy and TB, so we are already one step ahead.