Stealthman

Too many factors are tilted towards the Saints:

1. First home game this preseason (dome will be LOUD)!

2. Spagnuola's defense will be swarming the ball, busting the O-line, and getting after the QB. I see about 3+ intentional grounding calls vs. Jags, and 5+ actual sacks in the game.

3. Secondary will get 2+ picks in the first half.

4. Jags running game will get <50 yds. rushing in the 1st half; it's possible they may finish the half with NEGATIVE rushing yards.

5. 45-9 in a laugher.

I'm not bragging, boasting or anything of the sort. The Jags are a demoralized team, and they may not be able to deal with the atmosphere in the Dome. And the Black & Gold will fired-up beyond measure.

The only downsize to this is that the Saints seem to have a big letdown after a blowout. We'll see...

Halo

You could be right.
I'll be glad just to walk out with an INJURY FREE pre-season game

Danno

I think we still keep it rather vanilla as we evaluate the bubble players so I don't think we'll see huge numbers.

I'm hoping we see players on the bubble (Cadet, Morgan, Tanner) get to show their stuff against Jax's starters.

If I had to predict anything, I'd predict that Jax keeps it close or even wins the game. They need a boost and we're still in the evaluation/development stages for this season.

I also think we'll hear all the Debbie Downers panic if we don't dominate this team every quarter of this game.

One or two breakaway runs = our defense still sucks!

One or two deep completions = our DB's can't cover!

One or two missed tackles = we still can't tackle!

Danno

If I had to predict anything, I'd predict that Jax keeps it close or even wins this game. They need a boost and we're still in the evaluation/development stages for this season. Our coaches probably don't care at all about this final score.

I also think we'll hear all the Debbie Downers panic if we don't dominate this team every quarter of this game.

One or two breakaway runs = our defense still sucks!

One or two deep completions = our DB's can't cover!

One or two missed tackles = we still can't tackle!

WhoDat!656

Depends on how long the Saints starters play?

If they play at least a full quarter, I could see them putting up 21-28 points; if they play until halftime, add another 10-17 points to that.

As Halo posted, I don't want any injuries!

|Mitch|

I'd like to see our back-ups and bubble players have a decent game against a dejected Jags team.

I think our 2s, 3s, and 4s could probably hang with their starters

Rugby Saint II

The backups will mix it up with the regular starters throughout the game I would imagine.

Stealthman

Overall, I think the DEPTH of our defensive line will be the key. By the second half, those guys will have their ears pinned back (even our 3's & 4's), and the Jags' QB will remain on the run.

It could get U-G-L-Y!!!!!

The Dude

I think they will just stick to practicing the fundamentals and running a new scheme. If we are up early by 10 they will start fading the starters out. I wonder how long they will keep the starters in.

Utah_Saint

I hope they keep the starters in long enough to see how some of the secondary players play with them.

I'd like to see how Tanner, Morgan and Roby look with Drew throwing them the ball and can they get separation with 1st string corners covering them.

I already know Thomas, Sproles and Ingram are going to make the team. I'd like to see Cadet run behind the first string offensive line. And if can get through the line, can he beat a 1st string line backer.

I'd like to see what Daniel can do more with an extra second he might get from the first string o-line and throwing to the first string receivers. And will he be able to keep up with where the 1st string safeties are.

I really don't care if the Saints win or lose.