Training camp optimism

Bobaganoosh · 08-15-2012, 11:55 AM

This is that time of year when we all get overly optimistic about the team we will be putting on the field this season. Training camp is about done, couple more preseason games to go and we all have a feel for what our team will look like this year. I get excited every year because of the black and gold sunglasses, but the fact that our defense has gotten the better of our offense for most of camp has me over the edge. I don't read much in to the preseason performances, but the training camp practices I where I trust my eyes.

I have seen the defense take another step. I can give several examples of players that make me seem like this will be the best team we've fielded in the Payton era.
-Martez Wilson at DE
-Malcolm Jenkins playing closer to the line
-Akiem Hicks being a contributer
-Johnny Patrick taking the next step
-emergence of Marquis Johnson
-Johnathan Casillas looks like a different player in this scheme
-Sedrick Ellis is motivated
-Lofton is an upgrade from my personal favorite #51

This team will make noise. This team will play with a chip on its shoulder. This team will be a force this year. My excitement is at an all time high.
#whodat

73Saint · 08-15-2012, 12:01 PM

Helll yeah! Can't wait to be in the Dome for the Skins game!!

jeanpierre · 08-15-2012, 12:10 PM

While I do not like Green Eggs and Ham...

I miss those Joe Johnson and Laroi Glover...

and those wonderful Turnover De-Cleater QB Slams...

I do miss those plays, Sam-I-am...

dizzle88 · 08-15-2012, 01:18 PM

All the plays i keep hearing about our DB's and we still haven't even got Jabari Greer back yet, when he comes back we will shut the passing game down!!
So ready to see our team play and i'm most excited to see how our D reacts;

Malcolm has been getting all those picks in camp, can he do it against an elite QB
How will mark ingram perform in his second year

CANT WAIT!!

Halo · 08-15-2012, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

While I do not like Green Eggs and Ham...

I miss those Joe Johnson and Laroi Glover...

and those wonderful Turnover De-Cleater QB Slams...

I do miss those plays, Sam-I-am...

brilliant!

11toby · 08-15-2012, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Bobaganoosh

I have seen the defense take another step. I can give several examples of players that make me seem like this will be the best team we've fielded in the Payton era.
-Martez Wilson at DE
-Malcolm Jenkins playing closer to the line
-Akiem Hicks being a contributer
-Johnny Patrick taking the next step
-emergence of Marquis Johnson
-Johnathan Casillas looks like a different player in this scheme
-Sedrick Ellis is motivated
-Lofton is an upgrade from my personal favorite #51

This team will make noise. This team will play with a chip on its shoulder. This team will be a force this year. My excitement is at an all time high.
#whodat

could be the most talented Saints team to EVER walk onto a football field. if talent can outdo missing head coach, this is definitely the year.

Rugby Saint II · 08-15-2012, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by 11toby

could be the most talented Saints team to EVER walk onto a football field. if talent can outdo missing head coach, this is definitely the year.

Nailed it!!!

08-15-2012, 11:55 AM	#1
Bobaganoosh PorkchopExpress Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 2	Training camp optimism This is that time of year when we all get overly optimistic about the team we will be putting on the field this season. Training camp is about done, couple more preseason games to go and we all have a feel for what our team will look like this year. I get excited every year because of the black and gold sunglasses, but the fact that our defense has gotten the better of our offense for most of camp has me over the edge. I don't read much in to the preseason performances, but the training camp practices I where I trust my eyes. I have seen the defense take another step. I can give several examples of players that make me seem like this will be the best team we've fielded in the Payton era. -Martez Wilson at DE -Malcolm Jenkins playing closer to the line -Akiem Hicks being a contributer -Johnny Patrick taking the next step -emergence of Marquis Johnson -Johnathan Casillas looks like a different player in this scheme -Sedrick Ellis is motivated -Lofton is an upgrade from my personal favorite #51 This team will make noise. This team will play with a chip on its shoulder. This team will be a force this year. My excitement is at an all time high. #whodat Halo, papz, jeanpierre and 2 others like this.
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08-15-2012, 12:01 PM	#2
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Training camp optimism Helll yeah! Can't wait to be in the Dome for the Skins game!!

08-15-2012, 12:10 PM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Training camp optimism While I do not like Green Eggs and Ham... I miss those Joe Johnson and Laroi Glover... and those wonderful Turnover De-Cleater QB Slams... I do miss those plays, Sam-I-am... Halo likes this.

08-15-2012, 01:18 PM	#4
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: Training camp optimism All the plays i keep hearing about our DB's and we still haven't even got Jabari Greer back yet, when he comes back we will shut the passing game down!! So ready to see our team play and i'm most excited to see how our D reacts; Malcolm has been getting all those picks in camp, can he do it against an elite QB How will mark ingram perform in his second year CANT WAIT!!

08-15-2012, 01:46 PM	#6
11toby Registered Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 55	Re: Training camp optimism Originally Posted by Bobaganoosh I have seen the defense take another step. I can give several examples of players that make me seem like this will be the best team we've fielded in the Payton era. -Martez Wilson at DE -Malcolm Jenkins playing closer to the line -Akiem Hicks being a contributer -Johnny Patrick taking the next step -emergence of Marquis Johnson -Johnathan Casillas looks like a different player in this scheme -Sedrick Ellis is motivated -Lofton is an upgrade from my personal favorite #51 This team will make noise. This team will play with a chip on its shoulder. This team will be a force this year. My excitement is at an all time high. #whodat could be the most talented Saints team to EVER walk onto a football field. if talent can outdo missing head coach, this is definitely the year. Halo likes this.
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08-15-2012, 01:24 PM	#5
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,726 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Training camp optimism Originally Posted by jeanpierre While I do not like Green Eggs and Ham... I miss those Joe Johnson and Laroi Glover... and those wonderful Turnover De-Cleater QB Slams... I do miss those plays, Sam-I-am... brilliant!

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