Garrett Hartley makes good on the New Orleans Saints' faith in him

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Now we know why Sean Payton likes Garrett Hartley.

And why the New Orleans Saints coach, who wasnt exactly Job-like in his patience with kickers during his first three seasons, barely raised an eyebrow when Hartley missed a couple of field-goal attempts in the opener that wouldve given New Orleans a little breathing room in a 14-9 win over Minnesota.

And why he held on to Hartley last season, even though Hartley missed the first four games on a suspension for testing positive for a banned stimulant, then was inactive the next seven games as John Carney helped the Saints stay undefeated.

Obviously, Payton knows the Saints found a talent when they signed Hartley. And Hartley hasnt done anything yet to change that perception.
After flubbing a couple against the Vikings, he converted all three attempts against San Francisco, including a partially tipped, non-picturesque winner from 37 yards as time expired in the 25-22 win.

Garrett Hartley makes good on the New Orleans Saints' faith in him | NOLA.com

Srgt. Hulka · 09-23-2010, 11:12 AM

I like Hartley. I think he's going to be around a long time, and we will see more scenes like this...

homerj07 · 09-23-2010, 11:47 AM

Hey poo-doo happens some times. Every player is oging to have a bad game - it si Ok as long as several players aren't having the SAME bad game.

Hartley looked poor the first game & awesome the second!!

Thew rest of the speical teams looked great the first & were so-so (at best) the second.

RailBoss · 09-23-2010, 01:07 PM

Every team is pretty much in the same boat, you live and die with your kicker.
Remember we were spoiled all those years with Morten then the roller coaster began. Bottom line with time Hartley has the mechanics to be reliable.

QBREES9 · 09-23-2010, 01:11 PM

" He's our kicker " Coach Sean Payton

dizzle88 · 09-23-2010, 01:15 PM

Did anyone else see Coach Payton just as Hartley walked on the field. Coach Payton was walking along side him, gave him a massive high five and clearly shouted LETS GO!!!! Talk about instilling confidence, Coach knew he would come through for us.

QBREES9 · 09-23-2010, 01:17 PM

Thats why he the best coach in the NFL

73Saint · 09-23-2010, 01:39 PM

QBrees is ur avatar the reporter that caused so much havoc in the Jets locker room? Omy Gawd those freaking jeans look painted on. I can't. stop. staring!!!!

macgold · 09-23-2010, 06:39 PM

Here in California people are still cryin' about that kick Monday night. Tee hee.

dat's Santa · 09-23-2010, 09:51 PM

I think he has a nose for the goldline

09-23-2010, 11:01 AM	#1
Threaded by QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985 Rating: (0 votes - average) Now we know why Sean Payton likes Garrett Hartley. And why the New Orleans Saints coach, who wasnt exactly Job-like in his patience with kickers during his first three seasons, barely raised an eyebrow when Hartley missed a couple of field-goal attempts in the opener that wouldve given New Orleans a little breathing room in a 14-9 win over Minnesota. And why he held on to Hartley last season, even though Hartley missed the first four games on a suspension for testing positive for a banned stimulant, then was inactive the next seven games as John Carney helped the Saints stay undefeated. Obviously, Payton knows the Saints found a talent when they signed Hartley. And Hartley hasnt done anything yet to change that perception. After flubbing a couple against the Vikings, he converted all three attempts against San Francisco, including a partially tipped, non-picturesque winner from 37 yards as time expired in the 25-22 win. Garrett Hartley makes good on the New Orleans Saints' faith in him \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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macgold Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	Here in California people are still cryin' about that kick Monday night. Tee hee.
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dat's Santa Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saint Amant,La. Posts: 4	Can run after the catch I think he has a nose for the goldline

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Hey poo-doo happens some times. Every player is oging to have a bad game - it si Ok as long as several players aren't having the SAME bad game. Hartley looked poor the first game & awesome the second!! Thew rest of the speical teams looked great the first & were so-so (at best) the second.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Every team is pretty much in the same boat, you live and die with your kicker. Remember we were spoiled all those years with Morten then the roller coaster began. Bottom line with time Hartley has the mechanics to be reliable.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	" He's our kicker " Coach Sean Payton

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Did anyone else see Coach Payton just as Hartley walked on the field. Coach Payton was walking along side him, gave him a massive high five and clearly shouted LETS GO!!!! Talk about instilling confidence, Coach knew he would come through for us.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Thats why he the best coach in the NFL

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	QBrees is ur avatar the reporter that caused so much havoc in the Jets locker room? Omy Gawd those freaking jeans look painted on. I can't. stop. staring!!!!