Sundays Hall of Fame game

TheOak · 08-01-2012, 08:39 AM

I am sooooo ready for some fkn Saints Football... I am also torn about how excited I am about Sundays game.

I can see it now:

Saints take the field... Who-Dat... let get it on!

40 seconds later... Who in the hell are those players?

So my questions to you: How much play time do our starters get on Sunday? Do we go out there and play everyone to get a feel or do the New Orleans Saints take the field and dominate in this game to make a statement to Goodell and the NFL that they cant keep us down? This is out first chance with the spotlight only on us to show the world we will be victorious!

Depending on Chases hand, will Drew start or will a third stringer?

I think our entire starting defense should be on the field all preseason... They have new sh1t to learn, and they have new team mates to learn.

Who coaches? Do we go with Vitt, or prepare for the first 6 games and use who will be coaching then? "That guy" needs a break in period.

This is anything but a standard preseason for us, normally we are looking at set schemes, set coaching and who starts is the only question... This year there are multiple questions unanswered and a lot of exercises are needed to get them answered.

I realize this thread is nearly entire speculation but good discussion.. I have no doubt that 19-0 will be the answer, just curious about how we get there.

poydras · 08-01-2012, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

I am sooooo ready for some fkn Saints Football... I am also torn about how excited I am about Sundays game.

I'm definitely ready for some Sunday night football but I probably won't pay any more attention that I do for any of the other preseason games. I can say this. I'm going to be in New Orleans this weekend and I'm definitely going to vary my daily jogging path to take me around the SuperDome and through Championship Square.

On that note: On which side is the statue of Steve Gleason. It's up on the main concourse... right?

Halo · 08-01-2012, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by poydras

I'm definitely ready for some Sunday night football but I probably won't pay any more attention that I do for any of the other preseason games. I can say this. I'm going to be in New Orleans this weekend and I'm definitely going to vary my daily jogging path to take me around the SuperDome and through Championship Square.

On that note: On which side is the statue of Steve Gleason. It's up on the main concourse... right?

I think it's between Gate A and champion square from what I've seen...

poydras · 08-01-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

I think it's between Gate A and champion square from what I've seen...

In the picture, I could see the Macy's parking garage which makes me think that's where it is but isn't that where the Vietnam Memorial Statue is?

skymike · 08-01-2012, 09:35 AM

they put on their helmets. its football to me. i LOVE PRESEASON!!!!!!

it used to be the only time we had any hope.

its a prelude and I like preludes.

SmashMouth · 08-01-2012, 10:01 AM

It will be on NFL Network...
2012 NFL Schedule | Hall of Fame Week Schedule - NFL.com

Halo · 08-01-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by poydras

In the picture, I could see the Macy's parking garage which makes me think that's where it is but isn't that where the Vietnam Memorial Statue is?

I honestly am making a best guess. If I head to the post office today or tomorrow I might pass by and see if I can eye-ball it.

Can't tell if that's where it was placed or dedicated.

Saw this video too: Gleason's punt block memorialized outside Superdome | wwltv.com New Orleans

Halo · 08-01-2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

It will be on NFL Network...
2012 NFL Schedule | Hall of Fame Week Schedule - NFL.com

Wait, why are we playing in the game again?
I thought it was supposed to be NFC vs. AFC and we're playing a conference opponent. We also just played the game in like 2007.

What's the back-story again??

Mardigras9 · 08-01-2012, 10:16 AM

The starters should come out and put 30+ on the board in the first quarter since I am sure all we will hear about is the bounty crap, then they can say this team is pissed off, watch out for them this season.

TheOak · 08-01-2012, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

Wait, why are we playing in the game again?
I thought it was supposed to be NFC vs. AFC and we're playing a conference opponent. We also just played the game in like 2007.

What's the back-story again??

errrrrrr The Planet took a vote and WE ROCK!?

08-01-2012, 08:39 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Sundays Hall of Fame game I am sooooo ready for some fkn Saints Football... I am also torn about how excited I am about Sundays game. I can see it now: Saints take the field... Who-Dat... let get it on! 40 seconds later... Who in the hell are those players? So my questions to you: How much play time do our starters get on Sunday? Do we go out there and play everyone to get a feel or do the New Orleans Saints take the field and dominate in this game to make a statement to Goodell and the NFL that they cant keep us down? This is out first chance with the spotlight only on us to show the world we will be victorious! Depending on Chases hand, will Drew start or will a third stringer? I think our entire starting defense should be on the field all preseason... They have new sh1t to learn, and they have new team mates to learn. Who coaches? Do we go with Vitt, or prepare for the first 6 games and use who will be coaching then? "That guy" needs a break in period. This is anything but a standard preseason for us, normally we are looking at set schemes, set coaching and who starts is the only question... This year there are multiple questions unanswered and a lot of exercises are needed to get them answered. I realize this thread is nearly entire speculation but good discussion.. I have no doubt that 19-0 will be the answer, just curious about how we get there. kcsaints likes this.
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08-01-2012, 09:01 AM	#2
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Originally Posted by x626xBlack I am sooooo ready for some fkn Saints Football... I am also torn about how excited I am about Sundays game. I'm definitely ready for some Sunday night football but I probably won't pay any more attention that I do for any of the other preseason games. I can say this. I'm going to be in New Orleans this weekend and I'm definitely going to vary my daily jogging path to take me around the SuperDome and through Championship Square. On that note: On which side is the statue of Steve Gleason. It's up on the main concourse... right? Halo likes this.

08-01-2012, 09:09 AM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by poydras I'm definitely ready for some Sunday night football but I probably won't pay any more attention that I do for any of the other preseason games. I can say this. I'm going to be in New Orleans this weekend and I'm definitely going to vary my daily jogging path to take me around the SuperDome and through Championship Square. On that note: On which side is the statue of Steve Gleason. It's up on the main concourse... right? I think it's between Gate A and champion square from what I've seen...

08-01-2012, 09:19 AM	#4
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Originally Posted by Halo I think it's between Gate A and champion square from what I've seen... In the picture, I could see the Macy's parking garage which makes me think that's where it is but isn't that where the Vietnam Memorial Statue is?

08-01-2012, 09:35 AM	#5
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	they put on their helmets. its football to me. i LOVE PRESEASON!!!!!! it used to be the only time we had any hope. its a prelude and I like preludes. sharke likes this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by poydras In the picture, I could see the Macy's parking garage which makes me think that's where it is but isn't that where the Vietnam Memorial Statue is? I honestly am making a best guess. If I head to the post office today or tomorrow I might pass by and see if I can eye-ball it. Can't tell if that's where it was placed or dedicated. Saw this video too: Gleason's punt block memorialized outside Superdome \| wwltv.com New Orleans Ashley likes this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by SmashMouth It will be on NFL Network... 2012 NFL Schedule \| Hall of Fame Week Schedule - NFL.com Wait, why are we playing in the game again? I thought it was supposed to be NFC vs. AFC and we're playing a conference opponent. We also just played the game in like 2007. What's the back-story again??

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	The starters should come out and put 30+ on the board in the first quarter since I am sure all we will hear about is the bounty crap, then they can say this team is pissed off, watch out for them this season.

08-01-2012, 10:16 AM	#10
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Originally Posted by Halo Wait, why are we playing in the game again? I thought it was supposed to be NFC vs. AFC and we're playing a conference opponent. We also just played the game in like 2007. What's the back-story again?? errrrrrr The Planet took a vote and WE ROCK!? Halo, saintfan, SmashMouth and 5 others like this.