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

Sir Psycho Sexy · 01-10-2010, 08:54 PM

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.

spkb25 · 01-10-2010, 08:54 PM

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

spkb25 · 01-10-2010, 08:55 PM

brilliant *

D_it_up · 01-10-2010, 08:59 PM

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.

AsylumGuido · 01-10-2010, 09:10 PM

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.

Ashley · 01-10-2010, 09:15 PM

i just hope it pays off. GEAUX SAINTS !

Danno · 01-10-2010, 09:22 PM

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

Danno · 01-10-2010, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The Saints have one of the oldest squads in the league. Rest and relaxation is a must at this point.

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

AsylumGuido · 01-10-2010, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

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

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

Danno · 01-10-2010, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

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

As of September 7, 2009 11:07 AM

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.

01-10-2010, 08:54 PM	#1
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	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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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? thought it was briallaint. Let them get rested and healthy- and get ready to come back to work

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? brilliant *

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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? 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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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? 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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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? i just hope it pays off. GEAUX SAINTS !

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? They looked tired and slow the last 4 weeks. They need to get their legs back. I'm OK with it.

01-10-2010, 09:23 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The Saints have one of the oldest squads in the league. Rest and relaxation is a must at this point. Other than Sharper, Fujita and Shanle, our starters are all young players.

01-10-2010, 09:32 PM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? Originally Posted by Danno Other than Sharper, Fujita and Shanle, our starters are all young players. 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

01-10-2010, 09:40 PM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: How do you feel about SP giving the team most of this week off? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The Saints entered 2009 as the second oldest average age team in the NFL. As of September 7, 2009 11:07 AM 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.