Sean Payton asks for New Orleans fans' help vs. Jets

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The Rex effect: Saints coach Sean Payton asks for New Orleans fans' help vs. Jets

NEW ORLEANS -- Saints coach Sean Payton stole a page from Jets head coach Rex Ryan's playbook in exhorting his team's fans to make the Louisiana Superdome as difficult as possible for the Jets when the two, 3-0 teams meet Sunday.

The Superdome is one of the toughest places to play when it's rocking and the Saints are winning.

Payton cited the premier example: The Saints' 2006 Monday night home opener, marking the re-opening of the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina, when an emotionally super-charged crowd inspired the Saints' 23-3 win against the Falcons.

"I told our team, three years ago we played a home game on a Monday night against Atlanta and a lot of people will be at this game that were at that game," Payton said. "So the challenge from a fan standpoint is to exceed that atmosphere.

"That's possible. Because our players will feed off that."

Ryan took it upon himself to call Jets fans for their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots by recording a voice mail sent to season ticket holders urging their loud support. Ryan asked fans to make it "miserable for (Tom) Brady and company and (make it) seem like there's 13, 14 guys out there on defense."

Fans responded by literally helping Ryan bring the house against the Brady-led Patriots in the Jets' 16-9 win on Sept. 20.

Said Payton after Friday's practice: "We've got the loudest venue in football. And that's a big advantage."

In particular, the Saints are hopeful of making the Superdome as hostile as possible for Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez to signal protection adjustments in his toughest road test to date. The Gregg Williams-coached Saints defense leads the league with nine turnovers, including three picks by safety Darren Sharper.

Added linebacker Scott Fujita when asked about the late, 4:05 ET kickoff: "What can the fans do? They can get drunk and be loud. That's what I would suggest.

"With a young quarterback and anytime an offense steps into a hostile environment, if you want to get in their heads as much as possible, the crowd has a lot to do with that.

Fujita said he thinks the fans are ready to help.

"Just feeling the buzz around town the last couple of days, especially living downtown, people are starting to fly in and get excited about this thing," he said. "It's going to be pretty electric." -- Jim Corbett

The Rex effect: Saints coach Sean Payton asks for New Orleans fans' help vs. Jets - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com

iceshack149 · 10-03-2009, 10:13 PM

Added linebacker Scott Fujita when asked about the late, 4:05 ET kickoff: "What can the fans do? They can get drunk and be loud. That's what I would suggest.

Yeah! Go out there and be loud for me too!

QBREES9 · 10-03-2009, 10:29 PM

Be loud and proud. !!!!!

jnormand · 10-04-2009, 03:46 PM

Hey Shak! It's snowing here already...got a few inches on the floor already....I'm sure I don't have anything on you freezin your juevos off up there in Alaska!

Be loud!!! I'll help from here.

Ashley · 10-04-2009, 03:52 PM

well, i will be very loud in da SLC. if that helps?

10-03-2009, 08:10 PM	#1
Threaded by hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68 Rating: (0 votes - average) The Rex effect: Saints coach Sean Payton asks for New Orleans fans' help vs. Jets NEW ORLEANS -- Saints coach Sean Payton stole a page from Jets head coach Rex Ryan's playbook in exhorting his team's fans to make the Louisiana Superdome as difficult as possible for the Jets when the two, 3-0 teams meet Sunday. The Superdome is one of the toughest places to play when it's rocking and the Saints are winning. Payton cited the premier example: The Saints' 2006 Monday night home opener, marking the re-opening of the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina, when an emotionally super-charged crowd inspired the Saints' 23-3 win against the Falcons. "I told our team, three years ago we played a home game on a Monday night against Atlanta and a lot of people will be at this game that were at that game," Payton said. "So the challenge from a fan standpoint is to exceed that atmosphere. "That's possible. Because our players will feed off that." Ryan took it upon himself to call Jets fans for their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots by recording a voice mail sent to season ticket holders urging their loud support. Ryan asked fans to make it "miserable for (Tom) Brady and company and (make it) seem like there's 13, 14 guys out there on defense." Fans responded by literally helping Ryan bring the house against the Brady-led Patriots in the Jets' 16-9 win on Sept. 20. Said Payton after Friday's practice: "We've got the loudest venue in football. And that's a big advantage." In particular, the Saints are hopeful of making the Superdome as hostile as possible for Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez to signal protection adjustments in his toughest road test to date. The Gregg Williams-coached Saints defense leads the league with nine turnovers, including three picks by safety Darren Sharper. Added linebacker Scott Fujita when asked about the late, 4:05 ET kickoff: "What can the fans do? They can get drunk and be loud. That's what I would suggest. "With a young quarterback and anytime an offense steps into a hostile environment, if you want to get in their heads as much as possible, the crowd has a lot to do with that. Fujita said he thinks the fans are ready to help. "Just feeling the buzz around town the last couple of days, especially living downtown, people are starting to fly in and get excited about this thing," he said. "It's going to be pretty electric." -- Jim Corbett The Rex effect: Saints coach Sean Payton asks for New Orleans fans' help vs. Jets - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com Attached Thumbnails
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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,299 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Sean Payton asks for New Orleans fans' help vs. Jet Added linebacker Scott Fujita when asked about the late, 4:05 ET kickoff: "What can the fans do? They can get drunk and be loud. That's what I would suggest. Yeah! Go out there and be loud for me too!

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Sean Payton asks for New Orleans fans' help vs. Jet Be loud and proud. !!!!!

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Sean Payton asks for New Orleans fans' help vs. Jets Hey Shak! It's snowing here already...got a few inches on the floor already....I'm sure I don't have anything on you freezin your juevos off up there in Alaska! Be loud!!! I'll help from here.

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