Another Season.........

BillyC · 12-09-2003, 03:04 PM

Another season of hope. Another disappointing season. After leading the NFC in scoring I think most Saints fans were thinking we would see more of the same in 2003. Throw in Michael Lewis who set the NFL record for most return yardage, and I think most fans thought scoring points would be the least of our worries.

The only real weakness was the defense. While the holes were many on defense, the Saints did draft Johnathan Sullivan in the first round and sign Tebucky Jones at safety. Sure they filled many of the other spots with unproven players or player past their prime. But, I think most fans were hopeful that they would be improved from last year. And to a certain extent they are. The defense has played well enough to win most of the games this year.

Well, the Saints offense didn't produce like most of us thought they would and now we have a bunch of fans saying " I told you the Saints weren't going to the playoffs." I have a friend that is from New York and he told me Boston wouldn't make it to the world series. Prediciting the saints don't go to the playoffs and Boston doesn't make it to the world series is quite a feat. It's kinda of like prdecting the weather will turn cold once a year. I saw a 5-gallon jar of jelly beans in a store the other day and if you guessed how many were in there you won $500.00. Maybe those guys can predict that too.

Ever since I have been a Saints fan there are fans telling me every year that the Saints have no chance at making the playoffs. I know they are really sticking their neck out considering the Saints history. Which is why I prefer to be optimistic about the Saints every year.

Now that the Saints are virtually eliminated from the playoffs, most are already thinking of next season. I can't help but think about those who will be telling me next year that the Saints won't make it to the playoffs. If I could only get those guys to give me the lotto numbers. I have no illusions about winning the lottery though. I will however have high expectatons that the saints will make the playoffs.

One day maybe even the Super Bowl.

[Edited on 9/12/2003 by BillyC]

12-09-2003, 03:04 PM	#1
BillyC Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 842	Another Season......... Another season of hope. Another disappointing season. After leading the NFC in scoring I think most Saints fans were thinking we would see more of the same in 2003. Throw in Michael Lewis who set the NFL record for most return yardage, and I think most fans thought scoring points would be the least of our worries. The only real weakness was the defense. While the holes were many on defense, the Saints did draft Johnathan Sullivan in the first round and sign Tebucky Jones at safety. Sure they filled many of the other spots with unproven players or player past their prime. But, I think most fans were hopeful that they would be improved from last year. And to a certain extent they are. The defense has played well enough to win most of the games this year. Well, the Saints offense didn't produce like most of us thought they would and now we have a bunch of fans saying " I told you the Saints weren't going to the playoffs." I have a friend that is from New York and he told me Boston wouldn't make it to the world series. Prediciting the saints don't go to the playoffs and Boston doesn't make it to the world series is quite a feat. It's kinda of like prdecting the weather will turn cold once a year. I saw a 5-gallon jar of jelly beans in a store the other day and if you guessed how many were in there you won $500.00. Maybe those guys can predict that too. Ever since I have been a Saints fan there are fans telling me every year that the Saints have no chance at making the playoffs. I know they are really sticking their neck out considering the Saints history. Which is why I prefer to be optimistic about the Saints every year. Now that the Saints are virtually eliminated from the playoffs, most are already thinking of next season. I can't help but think about those who will be telling me next year that the Saints won't make it to the playoffs. If I could only get those guys to give me the lotto numbers. I have no illusions about winning the lottery though. I will however have high expectatons that the saints will make the playoffs. One day maybe even the Super Bowl. [Edited on 9/12/2003 by BillyC]
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