The Latest "Ask Mike"

pakowitz · 07-08-2004, 10:02 AM

By Mike Detillier - SaintsReport.com Draft Analyst - 1:25 am CST

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Mike D. has owned and operated his own private scouting service since 1986. He has also published his "M&D Draft Report " since 86. Mike's private scouting service and comments on the college and professional game have landed him regular appearances on radio and television stations across the country.
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Name: Frank Leon
Handle: Editor
From: Mobile

Mike,
What is your opinion on Mickey Loomis' development as a GM? Should we feel secure with Loomis at the helm?

Will Jimmy Robinson benefit mostly from the fact that Horn (contract disputes), Stallworth (injuries) and Brooks (injuries) have been participating in the offseason program together for the first time in three years or is Robinson really that much better than his predecessor?

Assuming the front four can generate a pass rush as good or better than the 2000 team, will the current DB's still keep us from making a playoff run?

As always, your opinions are highly valued and most appreciated!

Frank

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WhoDat · 07-08-2004, 10:50 AM

Do I feel confidence in this team, No, point blank. I have got to see that ability to fight through adversity to win games late and to be honest this team has not done this on a consistent basis since the 2000 season. That all falls back on the coaching staff and the ability to get this team to stop making costly mistakes. Good teams don\'t have turnovers and make mental errors late in games. Everybody loses games, but the better teams seem to have the ability to fight through adversity and being mentally tough. Right now I have to see it to believe it.

Ouch. Not reassuring words from Mike. In fact, he said he expects the Saints to be 8-8 and finish 3rd in the division. That\'s tough to hear from the hometown guy. Maybe I\'m over-confident.

saintfanatic · 07-08-2004, 12:06 PM

I think he said it perfectly.
I refuse to go into the season and not see the lingering issues the Saints have.
The off season moves and draft have not made us much better.
I want to be in the number - I will jump onto the bandwagon when the Saints show the \"potential\" on game days.

[Edited on 8/7/2004 by saintfanatic]

BrooksMustGo · 07-08-2004, 03:08 PM

I respect Detiller. He\'s forgotten more football than anybody on this board knows, with the exception of 08.

I\'m even more uneasy about this season.

07-08-2004, 10:02 AM	#1
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	The Latest "Ask Mike" By Mike Detillier - SaintsReport.com Draft Analyst - 1:25 am CST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike D. has owned and operated his own private scouting service since 1986. He has also published his "M&D Draft Report " since 86. Mike's private scouting service and comments on the college and professional game have landed him regular appearances on radio and television stations across the country. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Frank Leon Handle: Editor From: Mobile Mike, What is your opinion on Mickey Loomis' development as a GM? Should we feel secure with Loomis at the helm? Will Jimmy Robinson benefit mostly from the fact that Horn (contract disputes), Stallworth (injuries) and Brooks (injuries) have been participating in the offseason program together for the first time in three years or is Robinson really that much better than his predecessor? Assuming the front four can generate a pass rush as good or better than the 2000 team, will the current DB's still keep us from making a playoff run? As always, your opinions are highly valued and most appreciated! Frank to see mikes answer on this question and many more, click here: http://www.saintsreport.com/cgi-bin/...&id=1088915130

07-08-2004, 10:50 AM	#2
WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631	The Latest "Ask Mike" Do I feel confidence in this team, No, point blank. I have got to see that ability to fight through adversity to win games late and to be honest this team has not done this on a consistent basis since the 2000 season. That all falls back on the coaching staff and the ability to get this team to stop making costly mistakes. Good teams don\'t have turnovers and make mental errors late in games. Everybody loses games, but the better teams seem to have the ability to fight through adversity and being mentally tough. Right now I have to see it to believe it. Ouch. Not reassuring words from Mike. In fact, he said he expects the Saints to be 8-8 and finish 3rd in the division. That\'s tough to hear from the hometown guy. Maybe I\'m over-confident.
WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631

07-08-2004, 12:06 PM	#3
saintfanatic Registered Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 35	The Latest "Ask Mike" I think he said it perfectly. I refuse to go into the season and not see the lingering issues the Saints have. The off season moves and draft have not made us much better. I want to be in the number - I will jump onto the bandwagon when the Saints show the \"potential\" on game days. [Edited on 8/7/2004 by saintfanatic]
saintfanatic Registered Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 35

07-08-2004, 03:08 PM	#4
BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	The Latest "Ask Mike" I respect Detiller. He\'s forgotten more football than anybody on this board knows, with the exception of 08. I\'m even more uneasy about this season.

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