13-0 Is Nice, But...

Sir Psycho Sexy · 12-14-2009, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Plus it might take those guys a game to get their sea legs back, but then once they do- they might be better off because they will be fresh.

Opinions?

That's my other concern. If their fist game back is a playoff game, or even the last game of the season then they sit, then they play...just doesn't lend well to them being sharp.

If we come out flat in the play-offs there's no, "We'll fix it for next week."

vpheughan · 12-14-2009, 09:59 AM

Once again; If teams we played close COULDA then they WOULDA and they SHOULDA.........

Bottom line; They DIDN'T, WE DID!!!! 13 - 0

ScottF · 12-14-2009, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

Once again; If teams we played close COULDA then they WOULDA and they SHOULDA.........

Bottom line; They DIDN'T, WE DID!!!! 13 - 0

The point is we are on a slippery slop and if we don't fix it somebody else will

stockman311 · 12-14-2009, 10:14 AM

Our bye week came too early. You can just sense that neither the D nor the O is flying around like they were earlier in the season. Sharper's age is starting to show as the season winds down. We are also just a much different team at home than on the road.
At the end of the day, the playoff bye week, getting our starting CB's back, and having home field advantage in the playoffs should all be enough to propel us to the Superbowl this year.
And just for the record, if we have wrapped up the HFA and are 15-0 heading to Carolina, I would definitely sit most everyone for that game. It's a road game against the best running team in the NFL and it carries too much risk of injury in my mind. A lot of our veteran players could use that week off.

saintsfan1976 · 12-14-2009, 11:12 AM

Different game plans for different team with different players means different results.

No game will be the same, especially when you're juggling injuries.

beau13 · 12-14-2009, 12:37 PM

First time post, so be gentle. I agree with Stockman. Our bye week came in early October and we are dinged up. Once we get HFA we need to rest some guys. I want to go undefeated, but the ultimate goal is the Super Bowl. Both of our lines are moving a lot slower right now.

ScottF · 12-14-2009, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by beau13

First time post, so be gentle. I agree with Stockman. Our bye week came in early October and we are dinged up. Once we get HFA we need to rest some guys. I want to go undefeated, but the ultimate goal is the Super Bowl. Both of our lines are moving a lot slower right now.

Welcome to an another ATL Saints fan. And I'll be gentle- just face the wall and try not to tense up...

I have seen the bye week mentioned a couple of times now and am not sure why it matters. At that time PT was just coming back, Bell, Ellis, David Thomas and Jenkins were all out. Now they're all back.
Greer was hurt in week 9 and Porter week 11. How would a late bye week help? Bye weeks end in week 10.

beau13 · 12-15-2009, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Welcome to an another ATL Saints fan. And I'll be gentle- just face the wall and try not to tense up...

I have seen the bye week mentioned a couple of times now and am not sure why it matters. At that time PT was just coming back, Bell, Ellis, David Thomas and Jenkins were all out. Now they're all back.
Greer was hurt in week 9 and Porter week 11. How would a late bye week help? Bye weeks end in week 10.

The late bye week would not help, but an early one is tough on the body for these guys. Most prefer to be right in the middle in order to feel rested. I think the big key is having that bye in the first round. These guys will tell you that that one extra week is huge for their body. Thanks for taking it easy on me. The post on this site are a lot nicer than other sites, don't like the argueing and namecalling on other sites. We are all one family.

bobad · 12-14-2009, 02:42 PM

The team has been on the road so much lately I think they're a little worn
down. Look for a big burst of energy Saturday night.

Cruize · 12-14-2009, 02:42 PM

It's impossible to be up for all 16 games. The Saints have got up for the Eagles, Jets, Giants and Patriots. They have found a way to beat everyone else. The injuries have hurt big time. Greer was playing at a Pro Bowl level. Porter was playing at a very high level. Clearly, Fujita is underrated. Now, if those guys aren't back for the playoffs, it's definitely a concern. The Vikings, Cardinals, and Packers are for real. Greer or Porter, one of the, HAS to be back. That said, if all things happen as they appear, the Saints will have to get up for two games. Two games in the Superdome. I personally like their chances.

12-14-2009, 03:13 PM	#1
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... Originally Posted by spkb25 Plus it might take those guys a game to get their sea legs back, but then once they do- they might be better off because they will be fresh. Opinions? That's my other concern. If their fist game back is a playoff game, or even the last game of the season then they sit, then they play...just doesn't lend well to them being sharp. If we come out flat in the play-offs there's no, "We'll fix it for next week."

12-14-2009, 09:59 AM	#2
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12-14-2009, 10:02 AM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... Originally Posted by vpheughan Once again; If teams we played close COULDA then they WOULDA and they SHOULDA......... Bottom line; They DIDN'T, WE DID!!!! 13 - 0 The point is we are on a slippery slop and if we don't fix it somebody else will

12-14-2009, 10:14 AM	#4
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... Our bye week came too early. You can just sense that neither the D nor the O is flying around like they were earlier in the season. Sharper's age is starting to show as the season winds down. We are also just a much different team at home than on the road. At the end of the day, the playoff bye week, getting our starting CB's back, and having home field advantage in the playoffs should all be enough to propel us to the Superbowl this year. And just for the record, if we have wrapped up the HFA and are 15-0 heading to Carolina, I would definitely sit most everyone for that game. It's a road game against the best running team in the NFL and it carries too much risk of injury in my mind. A lot of our veteran players could use that week off.

12-14-2009, 11:12 AM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,081 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... Different game plans for different team with different players means different results. No game will be the same, especially when you're juggling injuries.

12-14-2009, 12:37 PM	#6
beau13 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 19	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... First time post, so be gentle. I agree with Stockman. Our bye week came in early October and we are dinged up. Once we get HFA we need to rest some guys. I want to go undefeated, but the ultimate goal is the Super Bowl. Both of our lines are moving a lot slower right now.

12-14-2009, 01:09 PM	#7
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... Originally Posted by beau13 First time post, so be gentle. I agree with Stockman. Our bye week came in early October and we are dinged up. Once we get HFA we need to rest some guys. I want to go undefeated, but the ultimate goal is the Super Bowl. Both of our lines are moving a lot slower right now. Welcome to an another ATL Saints fan. And I'll be gentle- just face the wall and try not to tense up... I have seen the bye week mentioned a couple of times now and am not sure why it matters. At that time PT was just coming back, Bell, Ellis, David Thomas and Jenkins were all out. Now they're all back. Greer was hurt in week 9 and Porter week 11. How would a late bye week help? Bye weeks end in week 10.

12-15-2009, 09:25 AM	#8
beau13 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 19	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... Originally Posted by ScottF Welcome to an another ATL Saints fan. And I'll be gentle- just face the wall and try not to tense up... I have seen the bye week mentioned a couple of times now and am not sure why it matters. At that time PT was just coming back, Bell, Ellis, David Thomas and Jenkins were all out. Now they're all back. Greer was hurt in week 9 and Porter week 11. How would a late bye week help? Bye weeks end in week 10. The late bye week would not help, but an early one is tough on the body for these guys. Most prefer to be right in the middle in order to feel rested. I think the big key is having that bye in the first round. These guys will tell you that that one extra week is huge for their body. Thanks for taking it easy on me. The post on this site are a lot nicer than other sites, don't like the argueing and namecalling on other sites. We are all one family.

12-14-2009, 02:42 PM	#9
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... The team has been on the road so much lately I think they're a little worn down. Look for a big burst of energy Saturday night.
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12-14-2009, 02:42 PM	#10
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: 13-0 Is Nice, But... It's impossible to be up for all 16 games. The Saints have got up for the Eagles, Jets, Giants and Patriots. They have found a way to beat everyone else. The injuries have hurt big time. Greer was playing at a Pro Bowl level. Porter was playing at a very high level. Clearly, Fujita is underrated. Now, if those guys aren't back for the playoffs, it's definitely a concern. The Vikings, Cardinals, and Packers are for real. Greer or Porter, one of the, HAS to be back. That said, if all things happen as they appear, the Saints will have to get up for two games. Two games in the Superdome. I personally like their chances.
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