Alright guys it is Wednesday-

spkb25 · 01-27-2010, 09:02 AM

We have enjoyed (and will continue to enjoy) the win, but lets start talking Colts. Do you think we can win, and if so, if not -why? I do, and I think we can because their D is not as good as Minny's, and I do not think they have the level of threats on O that Minny does. Their running game to be specific, and at the best they have an = amount. I think our defense is better than theirs, and if we protect the ball (and can handle being in the SB) we can win this game. I believe that Indy played two teams with a one dimensional Offense, and are yet to have to stop an O like ours. I also think we played a team better than they are this past week. Anyway- what do you guys think??

JoanieNTX · 01-27-2010, 09:11 AM

I think we win if we show up. If Drew comes out with confidence, and the receivers stop "dropping" the balls! Yes, we caught some good passes Sunday against the Vikes, but we also dropped some key ones. I think our defense really rose to the occasion Sunday, and if they have just ONE MORE WEEK like that....forcing turnovers, etc., then we win. I think a whole lot of it is mental, and the guys are gonna have to find a way to calm their nerves and play ball!

AsylumGuido · 01-27-2010, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by JoanieNTX

I think we win if we show up. If Drew comes out with confidence, and the receivers stop "dropping" the balls! Yes, we caught some good passes Sunday against the Vikes, but we also dropped some key ones. I think our defense really rose to the occasion Sunday, and if they have just ONE MORE WEEK like that....forcing turnovers, etc., then we win. I think a whole lot of it is mental, and the guys are gonna have to find a way to calm their nerves and play ball!

An interesting point to note has been raised many times over the years by players that have made it to the Super Bowl. To a man they have all said that the pressure felt in the Conference Championship game was many times greater than that experienced in the Super Bowl. I feel the lack of the normal sharpness that we saw against the Vikings was a direct affect of the added pressure. The Saints had everything to lose this past Sunday. They had made the Championship game just four years earlier, but fell short of the Big One. The pressure was on and they struggled with penalties, dropped balls and tentative passing. But, they won and now the pressure is off. It is all gravy now. Now is the time to go out and have fun. I think we are going to see the Saints clicking on all cylinders both offensively and defensively.

Danno · 01-27-2010, 09:27 AM

Personally, if you asked me which team I'd prefer to play for all the marbles, Vikings or Colts, I probably pick the Colts.

The Vikings are built exactly like teams that we've struggled with since Brees/Payton arrived.

We just barely got past the physical smashmouth team, now we face a team I think we match up much better against.

As far as playing against these 2009 Saints, I think the Vikings were a tougher draw than the Colts will be.

reggie060 · 01-27-2010, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Personally, if you asked me which team I'd prefer to play for all the marbles, Vikings or Colts, I probably pick the Colts.

The Vikings are built exactly like teams that we've struggled with since Brees/Payton arrived.

We just barely got past the physical smashmouth team, now we face a team I think we match up much better against.

As far as playing against these 2009 Saints, I think the Vikings were a tougher draw than the Colts will be.

that true.. I think we got out of our game plan... A few 3rd and 1's and 2's for -yards. Those are the game changers

tuxicon · 01-27-2010, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Personally, if you asked me which team I'd prefer to play for all the marbles, Vikings or Colts, I probably pick the Colts.

The Vikings are built exactly like teams that we've struggled with since Brees/Peyton arrived.

But the thing is, the colts have made a lot of changes. Let's cut through the BS. Both teams deserve to be here, and it should be a good game. The only thing I take away from this year is, that every game the Colts wanted to win, they have. I know there are no moral wins in the NFL, but we are undefeated when our starters play. Just sayin.

Remember Dallas?

Was that a real loss, or were you just playing with them?

AsylumGuido · 01-27-2010, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by tuxicon

But the thing is, the colts have made a lot of changes. Let's cut through the BS. Both teams deserve to be here, and it should be a good game. The only thing I take away from this year is, that every game the Colts wanted to win, they have. I know there are no moral wins in the NFL, but we are undefeated when our starters play. Just sayin.

Remember Dallas?

Yup! Just like you said. When our starters played. As key ones did not against Dallas. Good point!

tuxicon · 01-27-2010, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yup! Just like you said. When our starters played. As key ones did not against Dallas. Good point!

So, you pulled your starters in that game? News to me. Can any other NO fans back him up?

breesfan27 · 01-27-2010, 09:42 PM

I can't remember if we actually pulled any starters, but we had a few out for injuries.

AsylumGuido · 01-27-2010, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by tuxicon

So, you pulled your starters in that game? News to me. Can any other NO fans back him up?

Nope. Shockey, Greer and Eckel did not start. They were key loses. Then, Bush pulled up lame early in the game and had no impact at all. We were also missing other key special team and back up players. We were forced to play out of our offense. So, no, not pull players, but Dallas was an excellent team and when played at less than full force was a force.

That said, we lost by seven points and were driving to tie before the Ware strip.

01-27-2010, 09:02 AM	#1
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Alright guys it is Wednesday- We have enjoyed (and will continue to enjoy) the win, but lets start talking Colts. Do you think we can win, and if so, if not -why? I do, and I think we can because their D is not as good as Minny's, and I do not think they have the level of threats on O that Minny does. Their running game to be specific, and at the best they have an = amount. I think our defense is better than theirs, and if we protect the ball (and can handle being in the SB) we can win this game. I believe that Indy played two teams with a one dimensional Offense, and are yet to have to stop an O like ours. I also think we played a team better than they are this past week. Anyway- what do you guys think??
	Your team stinks

01-27-2010, 09:11 AM	#2
JoanieNTX 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 825	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- I think we win if we show up. If Drew comes out with confidence, and the receivers stop "dropping" the balls! Yes, we caught some good passes Sunday against the Vikes, but we also dropped some key ones. I think our defense really rose to the occasion Sunday, and if they have just ONE MORE WEEK like that....forcing turnovers, etc., then we win. I think a whole lot of it is mental, and the guys are gonna have to find a way to calm their nerves and play ball!

01-27-2010, 09:24 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- Originally Posted by JoanieNTX I think we win if we show up. If Drew comes out with confidence, and the receivers stop "dropping" the balls! Yes, we caught some good passes Sunday against the Vikes, but we also dropped some key ones. I think our defense really rose to the occasion Sunday, and if they have just ONE MORE WEEK like that....forcing turnovers, etc., then we win. I think a whole lot of it is mental, and the guys are gonna have to find a way to calm their nerves and play ball! An interesting point to note has been raised many times over the years by players that have made it to the Super Bowl. To a man they have all said that the pressure felt in the Conference Championship game was many times greater than that experienced in the Super Bowl. I feel the lack of the normal sharpness that we saw against the Vikings was a direct affect of the added pressure. The Saints had everything to lose this past Sunday. They had made the Championship game just four years earlier, but fell short of the Big One. The pressure was on and they struggled with penalties, dropped balls and tentative passing. But, they won and now the pressure is off. It is all gravy now. Now is the time to go out and have fun. I think we are going to see the Saints clicking on all cylinders both offensively and defensively.

01-27-2010, 09:27 AM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- Personally, if you asked me which team I'd prefer to play for all the marbles, Vikings or Colts, I probably pick the Colts. The Vikings are built exactly like teams that we've struggled with since Brees/Payton arrived. We just barely got past the physical smashmouth team, now we face a team I think we match up much better against. As far as playing against these 2009 Saints, I think the Vikings were a tougher draw than the Colts will be.

01-27-2010, 09:33 AM	#5
reggie060 Registered Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ATL Posts: 60	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- Originally Posted by Danno Personally, if you asked me which team I'd prefer to play for all the marbles, Vikings or Colts, I probably pick the Colts. The Vikings are built exactly like teams that we've struggled with since Brees/Payton arrived. We just barely got past the physical smashmouth team, now we face a team I think we match up much better against. As far as playing against these 2009 Saints, I think the Vikings were a tougher draw than the Colts will be. that true.. I think we got out of our game plan... A few 3rd and 1's and 2's for -yards. Those are the game changers

01-27-2010, 09:31 PM	#6
tuxicon Registered Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 50	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- Originally Posted by Danno Personally, if you asked me which team I'd prefer to play for all the marbles, Vikings or Colts, I probably pick the Colts. The Vikings are built exactly like teams that we've struggled with since Brees/Peyton arrived. But the thing is, the colts have made a lot of changes. Let's cut through the BS. Both teams deserve to be here, and it should be a good game. The only thing I take away from this year is, that every game the Colts wanted to win, they have. I know there are no moral wins in the NFL, but we are undefeated when our starters play. Just sayin. Remember Dallas? Was that a real loss, or were you just playing with them?
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01-27-2010, 09:33 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- Originally Posted by tuxicon But the thing is, the colts have made a lot of changes. Let's cut through the BS. Both teams deserve to be here, and it should be a good game. The only thing I take away from this year is, that every game the Colts wanted to win, they have. I know there are no moral wins in the NFL, but we are undefeated when our starters play. Just sayin. Remember Dallas? Yup! Just like you said. When our starters played. As key ones did not against Dallas. Good point!

01-27-2010, 09:40 PM	#8
tuxicon Registered Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 50	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yup! Just like you said. When our starters played. As key ones did not against Dallas. Good point! So, you pulled your starters in that game? News to me. Can any other NO fans back him up?
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01-27-2010, 09:42 PM	#9
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- I can't remember if we actually pulled any starters, but we had a few out for injuries.

01-27-2010, 09:49 PM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Alright guys it is Wednesday- Originally Posted by tuxicon So, you pulled your starters in that game? News to me. Can any other NO fans back him up? Nope. Shockey, Greer and Eckel did not start. They were key loses. Then, Bush pulled up lame early in the game and had no impact at all. We were also missing other key special team and back up players. We were forced to play out of our offense. So, no, not pull players, but Dallas was an excellent team and when played at less than full force was a force. That said, we lost by seven points and were driving to tie before the Ware strip.