New Orleans Saints will throw young defensive ends into fire against Green Bay Packers

09-05-2011, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I'm with you. It could have been december and 30 degrees...

The Saints have been favored by the scheduling gods in that regard, the only cold weather game they play outside is the week 14 game against the Titans.

The mean temperature in Tennessee around that time of year is about 40 F, so the odds are that it won't be too bad. All the other potential cold weather games are in domes, which is nice.

SaintsRule11 · 09-05-2011, 09:12 PM

I'm kind of worried about this Thursday with so many inexperienced guys on defense and special teams. I hope we win though.

strato · 09-06-2011, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

Too bad Franklin probably won't play. We can use all the beef we can get.

I think Franklin will play..from what read.

alexonfyre · 09-06-2011, 12:12 PM

I think the Pack is going to be hyped up and playing hard...but I think their mechanics are going to be off...in addition to being the Champions and all of the distractions that you have from that, there was also the lockout which prevented them from getting focused before camp, and then more distractions in camp with the president and all that...I just don't see them being in rhythm for a few weeks. I can see them being 3-4 going into their bye week before stringing the wins together.

Rugby Saint II · 09-06-2011, 01:35 PM

Green Bay is an experienced team that has won it all before. Their hangover won't be nearly as bad as ours. I expect a tough game, but end the end we will eek out a win.

darstep · 09-06-2011, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsRule11

I'm kind of worried about this Thursday with so many inexperienced guys on defense and special teams. I hope we win though.

I don't think the defense will suddenly flip the switch and play lights out. A turnover or two or three can and will make the difference. Make some plays and above ALL, make some tackles. We can't miss that 3rd and 4 tackle that should become a punt but ends up a 1st down. We can't drop that pick and allow them to keep the football. We can't dislodge the football and then fail to get on it. Very few mistakes on our side will up our chances for a good road win. If we rush for +110 on +15 carries we win going away.

09-05-2011, 04:49 PM	#21
Threaded by FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Crusader I'm with you. It could have been december and 30 degrees... The Saints have been favored by the scheduling gods in that regard, the only cold weather game they play outside is the week 14 game against the Titans. The mean temperature in Tennessee around that time of year is about 40 F, so the odds are that it won't be too bad. All the other potential cold weather games are in domes, which is nice.
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09-05-2011, 09:12 PM	#22
SaintsRule11 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 277	I'm kind of worried about this Thursday with so many inexperienced guys on defense and special teams. I hope we win though.
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09-06-2011, 11:32 AM	#23
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by TheDeuce Too bad Franklin probably won't play. We can use all the beef we can get. I think Franklin will play..from what read.

09-06-2011, 02:17 PM	#26
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by SaintsRule11 I'm kind of worried about this Thursday with so many inexperienced guys on defense and special teams. I hope we win though. I don't think the defense will suddenly flip the switch and play lights out. A turnover or two or three can and will make the difference. Make some plays and above ALL, make some tackles. We can't miss that 3rd and 4 tackle that should become a punt but ends up a 1st down. We can't drop that pick and allow them to keep the football. We can't dislodge the football and then fail to get on it. Very few mistakes on our side will up our chances for a good road win. If we rush for +110 on +15 carries we win going away.
	SaintSince67

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09-06-2011, 12:12 PM	#24
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	I think the Pack is going to be hyped up and playing hard...but I think their mechanics are going to be off...in addition to being the Champions and all of the distractions that you have from that, there was also the lockout which prevented them from getting focused before camp, and then more distractions in camp with the president and all that...I just don't see them being in rhythm for a few weeks. I can see them being 3-4 going into their bye week before stringing the wins together.

09-06-2011, 01:35 PM	#25
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Green Bay is an experienced team that has won it all before. Their hangover won't be nearly as bad as ours. I expect a tough game, but end the end we will eek out a win.