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There is a poster on another fan forum named Frank the Rat and I think he's a pretty good guy. Frank has been doing pre-game speeches for a while but lately they've become rather lame. They lack the earlier fire and passion and I decided to start doing some over here. I will try to do as good of a job as I can and if the members here like them and want me to continue then I will.

Alright men, today is the big day. Our second trip to the playoffs in 4 years. I think each and everyone of you know how important this game is.

We've stumbled over the last 3 games of the season, and all the sportscasters have lost their faith that we are a great team. First, Dallas talking how all they had to do was pack their bags and show up and they would beat us, then Tampa Bay and we all know why we lost to the Panthers, but you know what? We weren't the team that started the season because a lot of our players were hurt, but we are that team again, today.

Those three losses got me mad, they got me down right angry. Did they get you angry? Well if it didn't, then you shouldn't be playing the game. But I do know one thing. I know you, I know the character of this team, and I know what you are capable of.

This city, this state are counting on you to deliver the first championship to them. They believe you can do that, I know you can do that. No one is giving us a chance, they all would love nothing better than to see us fall to the Cardinals today, but you know what? That's not going to happen. Do you know why that's not going to happen? Because you aren't going to allow it to happen. We've got all our weapons at hand this week and we will not be denied.

You are going to go out there and show the world what you are capable of and it starts now, today. Now go out there and take this game. Attack, attack, attack and don't let up. Let's bring New Orleans that championship. It starts today.