TheOak

This is not as bead as it feels.. (I hope)..

Look at it this way. Last season there was a strike and no organized team activities.. Drew held them together durring the off season.

Payton broke his leg and someone else was able to call plays from the sideline and still win.

Just because Payton and Loomis are suspended does not mean they cant do their job via cell phone like some of us do lol..... I know they will not be getting paid but if they expect to get paid next year they will work for free for a while.

Its going to be ok.

Can i have a hug?

SloMotion

... if you look anything like your avatar, you betcha!! . Way to be optimistic, let the smoke clear, sort things out, the Saints are going to be alright.

darstep

We make a good run even with this staring us in the face.
This group is solid, especially on offense.
Spagnuolo will get better play out of the defense and it's still a very productive year.
Make the playoffs 1st, home field if that's possible, and then win out.
Now that would be something for the talking/writing heads to talk about.
Geaux Saints!

saintfan

People this isn't just about what they've done to the Saints. This is about what they are DOING to the NFL as we have loved it for years. It's done. It's not football anymore. Whether the Saints are competitive this season is secondary I'm sad to say.

WhoDat!656

Makes my skin crawl to think what Goodell would do if he found out that Loomis and Payton 'defied' his suspension and were in contact with the team.

I am surprised that the league hasn't executed Vilma yet!!

WhoDat!656

I am going to say the Saints got even with the Rams for beating us last year by GW being suspended for at least a year!!

TheOak

Ill look at this through Bensons eyes (eeek)!

I own a billion dollar franchise.... I must have plans if my GM does in a car accident, I have to have back up is my head coach is kidnapped by zombies...

I do not see a billion dollar corporation not having a plan 2.

CharityMike

I am utterly ashamed after reading the "proof". What kind of effin morons keep a record of an illegal activity???? They got what they deserved, if for nothing else, BEING STUPID!

I am not worried about the season. As pointed in out in several previous threads, we have people in house that can still handle ALL functions of the team from top to bottom. We gonna be alright.

darstep

Loomis' assistants know every detail of what is being talked about.
Besides that, Loomis is around unitl September. He can do his duty.
Payton on the other hand has built a pretty sturdy foundation and frame for success.
Spagnuolo is an experienced head coach who can definitely stand in if asked.
We'll be OK. This is just another opportunity for this organization to shine
in the midst of adversity.

SloMotion

... stand by for the Mike Florio, Skip Bayless, John Clayton onslaught ... Peyton Manning is officially "yesterday's news" ...