Gettin itchy

SaintnDE · 07-23-2013, 05:28 AM

13-3, #1 seed. Is what it is

The Dude · 07-23-2013, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Boutte

It's that time of year again and I can hardly believe it's finally here. Has this been the longest offseason ever? What I'm happiest about is that it's just a regular year. No scandals, hold outs, lock outs or suspensions or any other B.S., just plain old football.

I also like that everybody is writing us off as mediocre. Maybe they're just smarter than me but I think they're just too stupid to look past last year and realize that we still have the same offense that shattered about 10 records in '11. Yeah the defense sucked but there were a lot of extenuating circumstances that contributed to that.

And Coach is back. And I'm betting he's pissed off too. I'm also thinking that Rob Ryan is going to be a lot more fun to watch than the clown we had last year. I'd say the defense has to be better because it couldn't get any worse but I've been a Saints fan too long to say something like that. And hopefully we finally found somebody who can play safety.

One thing that has me worried is that the NFC has gotten really tough over the last two years. S.F, Seattle,G.B, N.Y. and Atlanta (excuse while I throw up in my mouth just a little bit) have really turned it on. Of course once the playoffs start you count the Falcons out.

So before I forget what I came here to say, I'm calling it. We go 11-5, take the South and get one of the byes. I'd like to say we take the #1 seed, and think we could, but that's going to be a tall order.

What do the rest of you think? None of this nambypamby "I'll wait to see how they look in pre-season" stuff. What do you think right now?

With the way the NFC is looking 11-5 May just barely get you a wild card. We will be better, but I think the playoffs are a little ambitious. I think we will have a winning seasin with around 10 wins. Lots of competition this Year. Hell our division alone is gonna be tough as hell.

Rugby Saint II · 07-23-2013, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

With the way the NFC is looking 11-5 May just barely get you a wild card. We will be better, but I think the playoffs are a little ambitious. I think we will have a winning seasin with around 10 wins. Lots of competition this Year. Hell our division alone is gonna be tough as hell.

That's the most sane thing I ever read on this board. It's not going to be a cake walk.

Rell&Gold · 07-24-2013, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

That's the most sane thing I ever read on this board. It's not going to be a cake walk.

When has it ever been a cake walk?...It's always a battle for us, our offense is up there with the best of them if not the best and when they are firing on all cylinders I dont care who's on the other side we can't be stopped. I think thats what payton is going to bring back the consistent production with everybody playing at their best. I do have us winning the division this year @ 12-4

Boutte · 07-24-2013, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

With the way the NFC is looking 11-5 May just barely get you a wild card. We will be better, but I think the playoffs are a little ambitious. I think we will have a winning season with around 10 wins. Lots of competition this Year. Hell our division alone is gonna be tough as hell.

Yeah but it's going to be tough for everyone. S.F. and Sea. are going to have a hard winning 11-12 games because they're in a tough division. Wash, Dal and NY are all fairly evenly matched and none of them are particularly good so I wouldn't be surprised to see 10-6 take that division. I don't see anybody really challenging G.B. for the North so I'd say they have the inside track for the 1 seed.

Maybe I'm a homer but I think Payton resumes his total domination over the Falcons. He just has their number.

vpheughan · 07-23-2013, 03:14 PM

It's fitting being in the NFC South along with Bama and LSU! SEC, NFC South, Same difference!

homerj07 · 07-25-2013, 07:12 PM

Don't see the Panthers winning the division. Especially if we find a way to beat them twice this season.

hagan714 · 07-25-2013, 08:39 PM

i got dish all set up and ready to roll this year.

xan · 07-25-2013, 09:00 PM

This off season started in March of 2012.

Seer1 · 07-23-2013, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Spot on Dtan

Panthers will win the division.

Definitely could use some penicillin with a Thorazine chaser...

07-23-2013, 05:28 AM	#1
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07-23-2013, 11:57 AM	#2
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,075	Re: Gettin itchy Originally Posted by Boutte It's that time of year again and I can hardly believe it's finally here. Has this been the longest offseason ever? What I'm happiest about is that it's just a regular year. No scandals, hold outs, lock outs or suspensions or any other B.S., just plain old football. I also like that everybody is writing us off as mediocre. Maybe they're just smarter than me but I think they're just too stupid to look past last year and realize that we still have the same offense that shattered about 10 records in '11. Yeah the defense sucked but there were a lot of extenuating circumstances that contributed to that. And Coach is back. And I'm betting he's pissed off too. I'm also thinking that Rob Ryan is going to be a lot more fun to watch than the clown we had last year. I'd say the defense has to be better because it couldn't get any worse but I've been a Saints fan too long to say something like that. And hopefully we finally found somebody who can play safety. One thing that has me worried is that the NFC has gotten really tough over the last two years. S.F, Seattle,G.B, N.Y. and Atlanta (excuse while I throw up in my mouth just a little bit) have really turned it on. Of course once the playoffs start you count the Falcons out. So before I forget what I came here to say, I'm calling it. We go 11-5, take the South and get one of the byes. I'd like to say we take the #1 seed, and think we could, but that's going to be a tall order. What do the rest of you think? None of this nambypamby "I'll wait to see how they look in pre-season" stuff. What do you think right now? With the way the NFC is looking 11-5 May just barely get you a wild card. We will be better, but I think the playoffs are a little ambitious. I think we will have a winning seasin with around 10 wins. Lots of competition this Year. Hell our division alone is gonna be tough as hell. Rugby Saint II and Spot on Dtan like this.
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07-23-2013, 12:32 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,203	Re: Gettin itchy Originally Posted by The Dude With the way the NFC is looking 11-5 May just barely get you a wild card. We will be better, but I think the playoffs are a little ambitious. I think we will have a winning seasin with around 10 wins. Lots of competition this Year. Hell our division alone is gonna be tough as hell. That's the most sane thing I ever read on this board. It's not going to be a cake walk. roberth04 and Spot on Dtan like this.

07-24-2013, 11:00 PM	#4
Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Gettin itchy Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II That's the most sane thing I ever read on this board. It's not going to be a cake walk. When has it ever been a cake walk?...It's always a battle for us, our offense is up there with the best of them if not the best and when they are firing on all cylinders I dont care who's on the other side we can't be stopped. I think thats what payton is going to bring back the consistent production with everybody playing at their best. I do have us winning the division this year @ 12-4

07-24-2013, 04:16 PM	#5
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Gettin itchy Originally Posted by The Dude With the way the NFC is looking 11-5 May just barely get you a wild card. We will be better, but I think the playoffs are a little ambitious. I think we will have a winning season with around 10 wins. Lots of competition this Year. Hell our division alone is gonna be tough as hell. Yeah but it's going to be tough for everyone. S.F. and Sea. are going to have a hard winning 11-12 games because they're in a tough division. Wash, Dal and NY are all fairly evenly matched and none of them are particularly good so I wouldn't be surprised to see 10-6 take that division. I don't see anybody really challenging G.B. for the North so I'd say they have the inside track for the 1 seed. Maybe I'm a homer but I think Payton resumes his total domination over the Falcons. He just has their number.

07-23-2013, 03:14 PM	#6
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,565	Re: Gettin itchy It's fitting being in the NFC South along with Bama and LSU! SEC, NFC South, Same difference!
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07-25-2013, 07:12 PM	#7
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Gettin itchy Don't see the Panthers winning the division. Especially if we find a way to beat them twice this season. Rugby Saint II likes this.

07-25-2013, 08:39 PM	#8
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Gettin itchy i got dish all set up and ready to roll this year.

07-25-2013, 09:00 PM	#9
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,373 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Gettin itchy This off season started in March of 2012.

07-23-2013, 08:22 PM	#10
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Gettin itchy Originally Posted by Spot on Dtan Panthers will win the division. Definitely could use some penicillin with a Thorazine chaser...

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