Our Saints just keep getting better!

xan · 03-16-2012, 02:08 PM

we won't really know if there's a playoff contender here until we see a defensive signing.

PatMcIrish · 03-17-2012, 08:17 PM

Actually this off-season, at least to the date, I'd say the Saints have lost ground in their division. Bucs, Falcons, and Panthers all have closed the gap a bit IMO. Still not sure anyone is better than the Saints but I do think if the season started tomorrow they might have improved less than anyone else in the division.

Danno · 03-18-2012, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by PatMcIrish

Actually this off-season, at least to the date, I'd say the Saints have lost ground in their division. Bucs, Falcons, and Panthers all have closed the gap a bit IMO. Still not sure anyone is better than the Saints but I do think if the season started tomorrow they might have improved less than anyone else in the division.

I'm not convinced they've closed the gap at all. Tampa signing Vincent Jackson is the only significant signing by any of our rivals. But they counter that by signing a horrible CB. Walter football said it was the worst signing in NFL history.

I think Atlanta got worse.

Carolina shored up some spots but lost Bernadeau (OG/C) and Dan Conner, and still haven't signed anyone of note.

Marlboro Man · 03-18-2012, 06:03 AM

I don't think Morgan was really hurt, just stashed on IR because we knew we would lose Colston and or Meachum or Devery this and next year so we prepared for it. We've got Aarington and Morgan to replace Meachem & Henderson next year. If we can get Hill I believe his name is in the second round and get Lofton & the LB from the Seahawks or keep Dunbar we're looking good going into the draft.

FinSaint · 03-18-2012, 08:50 AM

Like Danno said, I don't think the other NFC South teams have made any significant gains toward catching the Saints - Tampa has made the biggest moves for sure, but it'll still be Freeman throwing the ball to Jackson, case closed.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by PatMcIrish Actually this off-season, at least to the date, I'd say the Saints have lost ground in their division. Bucs, Falcons, and Panthers all have closed the gap a bit IMO. Still not sure anyone is better than the Saints but I do think if the season started tomorrow they might have improved less than anyone else in the division. I'm not convinced they've closed the gap at all. Tampa signing Vincent Jackson is the only significant signing by any of our rivals. But they counter that by signing a horrible CB. Walter football said it was the worst signing in NFL history. I think Atlanta got worse. Carolina shored up some spots but lost Bernadeau (OG/C) and Dan Conner, and still haven't signed anyone of note. FinSaint likes this.

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xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,373 Blog Entries: 34	we won't really know if there's a playoff contender here until we see a defensive signing.

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Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	I don't think Morgan was really hurt, just stashed on IR because we knew we would lose Colston and or Meachum or Devery this and next year so we prepared for it. We've got Aarington and Morgan to replace Meachem & Henderson next year. If we can get Hill I believe his name is in the second round and get Lofton & the LB from the Seahawks or keep Dunbar we're looking good going into the draft.

03-18-2012, 08:50 AM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Like Danno said, I don't think the other NFC South teams have made any significant gains toward catching the Saints - Tampa has made the biggest moves for sure, but it'll still be Freeman throwing the ball to Jackson, case closed.