I sense a confidence, a swagger, something.

GumboBC · 08-06-2004, 06:07 AM

There seems to be something different about this years Saints. Oh, there's been lots of talent here the last few years. And there's always the usual preseason hype every year. But this year I sense something different coming from the coaches and the players.

It's like a quite confidence. We aren't hearing phrases like "unleash the beast" from Charles Grant or any of the other players. We're hearing a much more professional approach to this season.

Maybe that comes when the core group of players have been with the team for years. Or maybe these talented players are tired of watching other teams from the division go to the super bowl. Whatever it is, something is different. It's almost like the coaches and players know something we don't.

Now we're hearing about continuity, accountability, and discipline. I guess when you ship a Dale Carter and Grady Jackson out of town and bring in a player like Brian Young and a coach like John Pease, it just might bring a more professional approach to the game. A much needed one at that.

IMO, that's been missing the past few years.

If this translates to consistency on offense, no one is going to want to face our offense. We know what they're capable of but they haven't been able to be consistent with it.

Stallworth looks like he's matured this year and I just get the feeling he's going to explode on the NFL like something no one has seen in a while.

Deuce had a great year last year, but the way he's going to be used this year, I think he's going to be much better. Last year he rushed for 1600 yds when teams were putting 8 in the box. I don't think opposing defenses are going to put 8 in the box against our "spread" offense this year. But, by all means, I hope they do. That would only leave 3 defenders to cover the pass. Can you spell M-I-S-M-A-T-C-H!!

Michael Lewis is healthy and should have something to prove this year. I like when our offense only has to drive 50 or 60 yds for a TD.

Then there's the defense. We all know the story here. We all know the talent on the D-line. IF, right?? Yep, that's right, IF. If they play up to potential, we could be in the super bowl this year.

That's why this professional approach is something that's much needed down in the Big Easy.

[Edited on 6/8/2004 by GumboBC]

08-06-2004, 06:07 AM	#1
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	I sense a confidence, a swagger, something. There seems to be something different about this years Saints. Oh, there's been lots of talent here the last few years. And there's always the usual preseason hype every year. But this year I sense something different coming from the coaches and the players. It's like a quite confidence. We aren't hearing phrases like "unleash the beast" from Charles Grant or any of the other players. We're hearing a much more professional approach to this season. Maybe that comes when the core group of players have been with the team for years. Or maybe these talented players are tired of watching other teams from the division go to the super bowl. Whatever it is, something is different. It's almost like the coaches and players know something we don't. Now we're hearing about continuity, accountability, and discipline. I guess when you ship a Dale Carter and Grady Jackson out of town and bring in a player like Brian Young and a coach like John Pease, it just might bring a more professional approach to the game. A much needed one at that. IMO, that's been missing the past few years. If this translates to consistency on offense, no one is going to want to face our offense. We know what they're capable of but they haven't been able to be consistent with it. Stallworth looks like he's matured this year and I just get the feeling he's going to explode on the NFL like something no one has seen in a while. Deuce had a great year last year, but the way he's going to be used this year, I think he's going to be much better. Last year he rushed for 1600 yds when teams were putting 8 in the box. I don't think opposing defenses are going to put 8 in the box against our "spread" offense this year. But, by all means, I hope they do. That would only leave 3 defenders to cover the pass. Can you spell M-I-S-M-A-T-C-H!! Michael Lewis is healthy and should have something to prove this year. I like when our offense only has to drive 50 or 60 yds for a TD. Then there's the defense. We all know the story here. We all know the talent on the D-line. IF, right?? Yep, that's right, IF. If they play up to potential, we could be in the super bowl this year. That's why this professional approach is something that's much needed down in the Big Easy. [Edited on 6/8/2004 by GumboBC]
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