How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off?
 

Some guys even went on trips. SP is really riding the rest philosophy. Really hope I'm wrong but it concerns me. What say you, B&G? Was this week spent wisely??

For those that were unaware, the rest and trips were mentioned here and here.

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thought it was briallaint. Let them get rested and healthy- and get ready to come back to work

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brilliant *

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They are going to have fresh legs against a team that just went through a heavyweight slug fest that went the distance. The end wasn't even settled in 15 rounds. It had to be decided with a street fight in the parking lot.

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The Saints have one of the oldest squads in the league. Rest and relaxation is a must at this point. Also, only the healthy would have traveled. Anyone receiving treated were required to stay at home and get daily treatment. Many of the healthy ones stayed at home and did honey-dos and such. Besides, giving the week off is standard for teams getting the bye. Nothing new here.

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i just hope it pays off. GEAUX SAINTS !

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They looked tired and slow the last 4 weeks. They need to get their legs back. I'm OK with it.

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Other than Sharper, Fujita and Shanle, our starters are all young players.

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The Saints entered 2009 as the second oldest average age team in the NFL.

As of September 7, 2009 11:07 AM

Age Rank NFL Team Average Age

1 Redskins 28.02
2 Saints 27.99
3 Cardinals 27.74
3 Patriots 27.74
5 Lions 27.62
6 49ers 27.51
7 Steelers 27.50
8 Vikings 27.48
9 Seahawks 27.41
10 Falcons 27.39
11 Titans 27.29
12 Browns 27.18
13 Jets 27.16
13 Broncos 27.16
15 Bears 27.02
16 Cowboys 26.93
17 Bills 26.93
18 Chargers 26.93
19 Texans 26.89
20 Giants 26.88
21 Ravens 26.83
22 Raiders 26.82
23 Eagles 26.81
24 Rams 26.73
25 Jaguars 26.61
26 Bengals 26.60
27 Dolphins 26.47
28 Bucs 26.46
29 Panthers 26.39
30 Chiefs 26.36
31 Colts 26.34
32 Packers 26.16

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Yeah we discussed that earlier this season.

Brunnel (39), Carney (45), Kyle (38) and Sharper (34) skew that average way upward.

And there's only 2 years difference between the oldest and youngest team.

Our starters are among the youngest in the league.

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thought it was briallaint and brilliant. spkb25 told me to say that :cool:

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Exactly. Subtract the first three, and the average drops about 6 years. ;)

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It's a very good move, smart

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Hope you guys are right. I'll be at Copeland's on Cobb screaming my head off regardless. WHO-DAT!!

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Do you really think those guys took "time off" or do you think the serious ones studied film and went to the weight room/ran laps?

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They better be focused that all i know...Zona is gonna come in slingin the ball...

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I can care less about age. I'm just ready for saturday!!!!!!!!!!

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2 years difference between the first and the last team migh not sound much but the difference is great. I turning 29 myself and are still playing on a national team level. There was a huge diffrence in recovery time between being 24 and 26 and now its even worse. From being fresh on sunday after a game to monday I'm now in the middle of the week before i full go again. Then again our boys have better rehab opportunities than oneself. Still I think the more rest the older guys can get the better it is.

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if the cards had trouble stopping the pack attack i think we will easilly win this in a shootout saints 48 cards 35.....1 missed xp