Super Bowl XLVII: even with problems, Saints have chance to play in New Orleans

WhoDat!656 · 05-13-2012, 05:30 PM

While the NFL's championship game makes its triumphant return to New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII, the state of football in the Crescent City is decidedly less celebratory.

How could it be when the bounty program punishments of coach Sean Payton (the entire 2012 season), linebacker Jonathan Vilma (all of 2012), general manager Mickey Loomis (eight games), interim coach Joe Vitt (six games) and defensive end Will Smith (four games) will hang heavy over the franchise all season? Or when Loomis has been accused of eavesdropping on other teams? Or when franchise quarterback Drew Brees and the team still haven't agreed on a long-term contract, putting his 2012 (and his future in New Orleans) in doubt?

Super Bowl XLVII: even with problems, Saints have chance to play in New Orleans - CBSSports

SmashMouth · 05-13-2012, 05:36 PM

While our schedule is rather daunting, I like our extra motivational tool, the proverbial chip on our shoulder.

Rugby Saint II · 05-13-2012, 09:03 PM

It's a very possible scenario. We've got the top offense and talent on defense......how much? We just don't know. We've got new players and a new scheme. However, we won the Superbowl the last time we changed defensive coordinators

|Mitch| · 05-13-2012, 10:03 PM

The defense that is sure to be greatly improved has me the most excited about the postseason!

As long as the team sticks together and we keep the injuries in check, we're good to go!

hagan714 · 05-13-2012, 10:25 PM

the key will be the teams we catch on short weeks.

QBREES9 · 05-13-2012, 11:22 PM

On anygiven Sunday.

hagan714 · 05-13-2012, 11:54 PM

agreed Q. but i am hoping some teams show up on a short week banged up as he!!

opppssss bounty time. i am calling and putting up free poboys for snot bubbles the week before

Rugby Saint II · 05-15-2012, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

agreed Q. but i am hoping some teams show up on a short week banged up as he!! opppssss bounty time. i am calling and putting up free poboys for snot bubbles the week before

That is true fan support.

05-13-2012, 05:30 PM	#1
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05-13-2012, 10:25 PM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	the key will be the teams we catch on short weeks. FinSaint likes this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	agreed Q. but i am hoping some teams show up on a short week banged up as he!! opppssss bounty time. i am calling and putting up free poboys for snot bubbles the week before saintfan likes this.

05-15-2012, 03:37 PM	#8
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Originally Posted by hagan714 agreed Q. but i am hoping some teams show up on a short week banged up as he!! opppssss bounty time. i am calling and putting up free poboys for snot bubbles the week before That is true fan support.

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05-13-2012, 05:36 PM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	While our schedule is rather daunting, I like our extra motivational tool, the proverbial chip on our shoulder.

05-13-2012, 09:03 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	It's a very possible scenario. We've got the top offense and talent on defense......how much? We just don't know. We've got new players and a new scheme. However, we won the Superbowl the last time we changed defensive coordinators

05-13-2012, 10:03 PM	#4
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	The defense that is sure to be greatly improved has me the most excited about the postseason! As long as the team sticks together and we keep the injuries in check, we're good to go!

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	On anygiven Sunday.