Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media)

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LOL I love it!

Saints shield key players from New York media

Posted by Mike Florio on September 30, 2009 10:22 AM ET
An industry source tells us that the New Orleans Saints declined multiple requests from the New York media to make specific players available for conference calls in the days preceding Sunday's showdown between the 3-0 Saints and the 3-0 Jets.

Per the source, the Saints declined to produce quarterback Drew Brees, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, tight end Jeremy Shockey, receiver Marques Colston, and running back Reggie Bush.

The Saints, we're told, said that each of the requested players were "unavailable."

Instead, the Saints produced safety Darren Sharper, who's far better suited to discuss Monday night's Packers-Vikings game than the Saints-Jets contest, given that Sharper has spent three games with New Orleans. Following eight years in Green Bay and four in Minnesota.

Obviously, the Jets press corps isn't pleased, especially since Vilma and Shockey have strong ties to New York City. Vilma previously played for the Jets, and Shockey played for the Giants; both were first-round picks, and both were traded to the Saints in 2008.

Teams commonly produce key players for conference call interviews with the media from the next opponent.

And, frankly, we're surprised that the league office didn't insist on the Saints giving up someone other than Sharper.

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Sir Psycho Sexy · 09-30-2009, 12:19 PM

Also shows we are taking this game serious. Keep our guys focused.

DeadmaN · 09-30-2009, 12:52 PM

yeah I think it was a good move
lol

Tobias-Reiper · 09-30-2009, 01:16 PM

... all I can say, Sharper is a gamer on and off the field

TXGSP · 09-30-2009, 01:17 PM

To me this is more os a DIS to Sharper than Payton...

Best way to keep the media at bay... Give them no one next time...

If you don't want to talk to who the Saints provide then just don't provide anyone at all or have the Saints provide someone who will be INACTIVE for the upcoming game.

B_Dub_Saint · 09-30-2009, 03:33 PM

God, what a bunch of whiney babies. NY media sucks and are just trying to stir the pot before a big game. We aren't takin the bait though.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 09-30-2009, 03:46 PM

Being SP was with the Giants, and is familiar with the NY media, I see this as more gamesmanship on his part. I like it.

SmashMouth · 09-30-2009, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint

God, what a bunch of whiney babies. NY media sucks and are just trying to stir the pot before a big game. We aren't takin the bait though.

I'll bet they just don't just stir that pot but smoke it too!

neugey · 09-30-2009, 06:56 PM

Who can blame us, NY media ain't a nice bunch.

jnormand · 09-30-2009, 08:54 PM

Coach P is not going to let one of his guys say something to get the Jets going. This is a good move for an important game.

09-30-2009, 12:16 PM	#1
Threaded by Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941 Rating: (0 votes - average) LOL I love it! Saints shield key players from New York media Posted by Mike Florio on September 30, 2009 10:22 AM ET An industry source tells us that the New Orleans Saints declined multiple requests from the New York media to make specific players available for conference calls in the days preceding Sunday's showdown between the 3-0 Saints and the 3-0 Jets. Per the source, the Saints declined to produce quarterback Drew Brees, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, tight end Jeremy Shockey, receiver Marques Colston, and running back Reggie Bush. The Saints, we're told, said that each of the requested players were "unavailable." Instead, the Saints produced safety Darren Sharper, who's far better suited to discuss Monday night's Packers-Vikings game than the Saints-Jets contest, given that Sharper has spent three games with New Orleans. Following eight years in Green Bay and four in Minnesota. Obviously, the Jets press corps isn't pleased, especially since Vilma and Shockey have strong ties to New York City. Vilma previously played for the Jets, and Shockey played for the Giants; both were first-round picks, and both were traded to the Saints in 2008. Teams commonly produce key players for conference call interviews with the media from the next opponent. And, frankly, we're surprised that the league office didn't insist on the Saints giving up someone other than Sharper. LINK Attached Thumbnails
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09-30-2009, 12:19 PM	#2
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) Also shows we are taking this game serious. Keep our guys focused.

09-30-2009, 12:52 PM	#3
DeadmaN Saints Junky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Metairie Originally now a Houston transplant Posts: 672	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) yeah I think it was a good move lol

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Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) ... all I can say, Sharper is a gamer on and off the field

09-30-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
TXGSP LET MY TEAM GO! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Just north of COWGAL HELL Posts: 296	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) To me this is more os a DIS to Sharper than Payton... Best way to keep the media at bay... Give them no one next time... If you don't want to talk to who the Saints provide then just don't provide anyone at all or have the Saints provide someone who will be INACTIVE for the upcoming game.

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B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,343 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) God, what a bunch of whiney babies. NY media sucks and are just trying to stir the pot before a big game. We aren't takin the bait though.

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Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) Being SP was with the Giants, and is familiar with the NY media, I see this as more gamesmanship on his part. I like it.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,978 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint God, what a bunch of whiney babies. NY media sucks and are just trying to stir the pot before a big game. We aren't takin the bait though. I'll bet they just don't just stir that pot but smoke it too!

09-30-2009, 06:56 PM	#9
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,591 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) Who can blame us, NY media ain't a nice bunch.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,530	Re: Payton Already Playing Games with NY (Media) Coach P is not going to let one of his guys say something to get the Jets going. This is a good move for an important game.