What does 16-0 mean to you?

exile · 12-12-2009, 09:54 AM

Always shoot for the stars. I want 19-0 so I can hear "only two undefeated teams in NFL history" for the rest of my life.

CantonLegend · 12-12-2009, 09:58 AM

it means absolutely nothing to me.....now 19-0 is something truely special

SmashMouth · 12-12-2009, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by exile

Always shoot for the stars. I want 19-0 so I can hear "only two undefeated teams in NFL history" for the rest of my life.

Also a very nice way to poke the Cowgirl fans!

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-12-2009, 10:21 AM

Winning the SB is the only thing that is important. If 19-0 can get that done, then fine. If 16-0 impeads the team's ability to win the SB, then scrap it.

If the Saints secure home field next Saturday, then for the next two weeks, the starters should only get a cursory walkthrough in the final two games, with the backups finishing up. If we win, fine. If we don't and no one gets injured, that's fine too.

The Cards were 9-7 last year. If their defense could have made a stop on that final drive and they won the SB, then no one would care about the fact they were 9-7.

OTOH the 18-1 2007 Pats are remembered most for losing the SB.

So if it's 19-0, that fine. But anything less had better have SB Champions following it i.e. the 18-1 SB Champion Saints ...

SFIAH

foreverfan · 12-12-2009, 10:31 AM

I'm Greedy... I Want it ALL!!!

CheramieIII · 12-12-2009, 10:46 AM

Although I'm proud of this team for what they've accomplished already, a 16-0 season would erase for most of the world the memory of the Aint's and put the team in the same discussions of the best team of all time.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-12-2009, 10:48 AM

But FF, if you lose the ultimate prize being greedy, is it worth it?

Most likely there will be absolutely no incentive in terms of winning the SB for the Saints to run their starters out week 17.

Is it really worth the risk?

SFIAH

acekilla89 · 12-12-2009, 10:50 AM

Home Field is what i want...dont really want that added pressure. just one game at a time.

Tobias-Reiper · 12-12-2009, 11:55 AM

I don't think it would be a good idea to start sitting players and dial back the play, but, all things equal, and if it came to that, I would definitely prefer to see a 14-2 Saints team at full strength playing in Minnesota than see a limping Saints team play in the Dome.

TopCow · 12-12-2009, 12:04 PM

Peyton wants 19-0, probably because he sees what Indianapolis has done to itself in the past. By resting the starters once HFA is wrapped up, the Colts have lost momentum and been kicked out of the playoffs early.

For that reason, I would like to see us 19-0. But the undefeated throughout doesn't matter as much as the Super Bowl ring. If we can do both, all the better.

View Poll Results: 16-0?
Very Important -- We could make history	11	34.38%
Nice if we get there- But HFA is all I want	20	62.50%
Why add more pressure? Look at the '07 Patriots	1	3.13%
Rest for Defense and RB's is much more important	3	9.38%
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12-12-2009, 09:54 AM	#11
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? Always shoot for the stars. I want 19-0 so I can hear "only two undefeated teams in NFL history" for the rest of my life.
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12-12-2009, 09:58 AM	#12
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? it means absolutely nothing to me.....now 19-0 is something truely special

12-12-2009, 09:59 AM	#13
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? Originally Posted by exile Always shoot for the stars. I want 19-0 so I can hear "only two undefeated teams in NFL history" for the rest of my life. Also a very nice way to poke the Cowgirl fans!

12-12-2009, 10:21 AM	#14
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? Winning the SB is the only thing that is important. If 19-0 can get that done, then fine. If 16-0 impeads the team's ability to win the SB, then scrap it. If the Saints secure home field next Saturday, then for the next two weeks, the starters should only get a cursory walkthrough in the final two games, with the backups finishing up. If we win, fine. If we don't and no one gets injured, that's fine too. The Cards were 9-7 last year. If their defense could have made a stop on that final drive and they won the SB, then no one would care about the fact they were 9-7. OTOH the 18-1 2007 Pats are remembered most for losing the SB. So if it's 19-0, that fine. But anything less had better have SB Champions following it i.e. the 18-1 SB Champion Saints ... SFIAH
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12-12-2009, 10:31 AM	#15
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12-12-2009, 10:46 AM	#16
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? Although I'm proud of this team for what they've accomplished already, a 16-0 season would erase for most of the world the memory of the Aint's and put the team in the same discussions of the best team of all time.

12-12-2009, 10:48 AM	#17
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? But FF, if you lose the ultimate prize being greedy, is it worth it? Most likely there will be absolutely no incentive in terms of winning the SB for the Saints to run their starters out week 17. Is it really worth the risk? SFIAH

12-12-2009, 10:50 AM	#18
acekilla89 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western MA Posts: 114	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? Home Field is what i want...dont really want that added pressure. just one game at a time.

12-12-2009, 11:55 AM	#19
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? I don't think it would be a good idea to start sitting players and dial back the play, but, all things equal, and if it came to that, I would definitely prefer to see a 14-2 Saints team at full strength playing in Minnesota than see a limping Saints team play in the Dome.

12-12-2009, 12:04 PM	#20
TopCow 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 299	Re: What does 16-0 mean to you? Peyton wants 19-0, probably because he sees what Indianapolis has done to itself in the past. By resting the starters once HFA is wrapped up, the Colts have lost momentum and been kicked out of the playoffs early. For that reason, I would like to see us 19-0. But the undefeated throughout doesn't matter as much as the Super Bowl ring. If we can do both, all the better.
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