Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction

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A little more than 12 hours after their season-opening game against the Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints interim coach Aaron Kromer headed to the office for one of those days coaches love to hate.

After a 40-32 loss to the Redskins in his head coaching debut as a fill-in for suspended coaches Sean Payton and Joe Vitt, Kromer already knew in the pre-dawn hours what kind of day that it was going to be: “Overreaction Monday.”

Kromer explained Wednesday the backlash that comes with expectations that aren’t met happens on a weekly basis all around the NFL, not just in New Orleans.

Like in the Saints’ surprising loss to the Redskins.

Excited fans eager to forget all the talk about the bounty scandal certainly expected more from an offense that set an NFL record last season with 7,474 total yards and a defense that should be improved under Steve Spagnuolo.

But they looked anything but that. The Saints struggled on both sides of the ball, uncharacteristically so on offense, and played on their heels most of the afternoon.

Hence, the overreaction Kromer referred to.

“Half the teams lost and half the teams won,” he said. “Every team that won was crowned a Super Bowl champion and every team that lost wasn’t going to make the playoffs. We know that is far from the truth.”

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Mardigras9 · 09-14-2012, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by papz

“Every team that won was crowned a Super Bowl champion and every team that lost wasn’t going to make the playoffs. We know that is far from the truth.”

Man, isn't that the truth.

Rugby Saint II · 09-14-2012, 01:11 PM

Overreaction? I am not so sure. We have to see how the next couple of games play out under interim interim coach Kromer.

RailBoss · 09-15-2012, 02:31 AM

This is the hand we are dealt and the team has to react and play well against the Panthers. Also remember the Skins played out of their skulls Sunday and our tract record is not good against them.

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SloMotion · 09-15-2012, 06:47 AM

There's still some positives to scoring 32 points in a week the team 'struggled' and 'played on it's heels'. Any other team in the NFL has a game like that and they come away with 10pts.

alexonfyre · 09-15-2012, 01:52 PM

Kromer may have the most intelligent comments to the press of any coach I have seen.

GoofySaint · 09-15-2012, 05:12 PM

He's right you know.

I can't count the amount of people on here that said the season was over when we lost to the skins.

blackangold · 09-15-2012, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

Kromer may have the most intelligent comments to the press of any coach I have seen.

I just wish he would use some of that intelligence and engage the refs and players during games. I never saw him say a word to anyone during the skins game. Leadership and communication go hand-and-hand, can't have one without the other.

|Mitch| · 09-15-2012, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

I just wish he would use some of that intelligence and engage the refs and players during games. I never saw him say a word to anyone during the skins game. Leadership and communication go hand-and-hand, can't have one without the other.

Damn, it was his first game as a head coach. Let him get acclimated and figure it out. It has to be a learn as you go thing...

SaintsBro · 09-15-2012, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

This is the hand we are dealt and the team has to react and play well against the Panthers. Also remember the Skins played out of their skulls Sunday and our tract record is not good against them.

REDSKINS vs SAINTS

SERIES LEADER WASHINGTON 15-8

I would hate for RG3 to get really really good and then we have to face them in like a wildcard game or something. They seem to have our number.

09-14-2012, 08:05 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754 Rating: (0 votes - average) A little more than 12 hours after their season-opening game against the Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints interim coach Aaron Kromer headed to the office for one of those days coaches love to hate. After a 40-32 loss to the Redskins in his head coaching debut as a fill-in for suspended coaches Sean Payton and Joe Vitt, Kromer already knew in the pre-dawn hours what kind of day that it was going to be: “Overreaction Monday.” Kromer explained Wednesday the backlash that comes with expectations that aren’t met happens on a weekly basis all around the NFL, not just in New Orleans. Like in the Saints’ surprising loss to the Redskins. Excited fans eager to forget all the talk about the bounty scandal certainly expected more from an offense that set an NFL record last season with 7,474 total yards and a defense that should be improved under Steve Spagnuolo. But they looked anything but that. The Saints struggled on both sides of the ball, uncharacteristically so on offense, and played on their heels most of the afternoon. Hence, the overreaction Kromer referred to. “Half the teams lost and half the teams won,” he said. “Every team that won was crowned a Super Bowl champion and every team that lost wasn’t going to make the playoffs. We know that is far from the truth.” Read more. Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA Attached Thumbnails
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09-14-2012, 10:54 AM	#2
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction Originally Posted by papz “Every team that won was crowned a Super Bowl champion and every team that lost wasn’t going to make the playoffs. We know that is far from the truth.” Man, isn't that the truth. papz likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction Overreaction? I am not so sure. We have to see how the next couple of games play out under interim interim coach Kromer.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction This is the hand we are dealt and the team has to react and play well against the Panthers. Also remember the Skins played out of their skulls Sunday and our tract record is not good against them. REDSKINS vs SAINTS SERIES LEADER WASHINGTON 15-8 SaintsBro likes this.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction There's still some positives to scoring 32 points in a week the team 'struggled' and 'played on it's heels'. Any other team in the NFL has a game like that and they come away with 10pts. QBREES9 likes this.

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GoofySaint 100th Post Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Philipsburg, PA Posts: 161	Re: Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction He's right you know. I can't count the amount of people on here that said the season was over when we lost to the skins.

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blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction Originally Posted by alexonfyre Kromer may have the most intelligent comments to the press of any coach I have seen. I just wish he would use some of that intelligence and engage the refs and players during games. I never saw him say a word to anyone during the skins game. Leadership and communication go hand-and-hand, can't have one without the other.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction Originally Posted by blackangold I just wish he would use some of that intelligence and engage the refs and players during games. I never saw him say a word to anyone during the skins game. Leadership and communication go hand-and-hand, can't have one without the other. Damn, it was his first game as a head coach. Let him get acclimated and figure it out. It has to be a learn as you go thing...

09-15-2012, 07:36 PM	#10
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mickles: Saints hope for no more overreaction Originally Posted by RailBoss This is the hand we are dealt and the team has to react and play well against the Panthers. Also remember the Skins played out of their skulls Sunday and our tract record is not good against them. REDSKINS vs SAINTS SERIES LEADER WASHINGTON 15-8 I would hate for RG3 to get really really good and then we have to face them in like a wildcard game or something. They seem to have our number.

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