Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons?

alexonfyre · 09-11-2013, 11:46 AM

Sound familiar?

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poydras · 09-11-2013, 11:52 AM

Unlike the NCAA, rankings mean absolutely ZILCH in the NFL. Why does everyone get so wrapped up with them? If you pull up enough of those you'll probably find the cleveland browns with a #1 ranking somewhere.

Utah_Saint · 09-11-2013, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by poydras

Unlike the NCAA, rankings mean absolutely ZILCH in the NFL. Why does everyone get so wrapped up with them? If you pull up enough of those you'll probably find the cleveland browns with a #1 ranking somewhere.

Cause they're fun. It's all part of being a fan. Most people like to see their team respected. When you get right down too it, football isn't important in the grand scheme of life either but its fun.

ProMallNinja · 09-11-2013, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Cause they're fun. It's all part of being a fan. Most people like to see their team respected. When you get right down too it, football isn't important in the grand scheme of life either but its fun.

"Reply of the day" nominee right there.

poydras · 09-11-2013, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Cause they're fun. It's all part of being a fan. Most people like to see their team respected. When you get right down too it, football isn't important in the grand scheme of life either but its fun.

I think I'd rather be respected after the season, as I danced around with the Lombardi trophy.

SaintGup · 09-11-2013, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

Unlike the NCAA, rankings mean absolutely ZILCH in the NFL. Why does everyone get so wrapped up with them? If you pull up enough of those you'll probably find the cleveland browns with a #1 ranking somewhere.

Sorry, but though I agree with you on the value of the rankings...
...in some parallel universes, black is white, male is female, if you're fat you will be thin and up is down BUT my friend, The Browns will always be the Browns, no matter what one you travel to.

poydras · 09-11-2013, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by SaintGup

Sorry, but though I agree with you on the value of the rankings...
...in some parallel universes, black is white, male is female, if you're fat you will be thin and up is down BUT my friend, The Browns will always be the Browns, no matter what one you travel to.

That's what they said about the Saints until 2009.

The point is that NFL rankings are meaningless and getting all upset about them is a waste of time. Like the original poster said, we were 18 going into the 2009 season and we won the Super Bowl. I'm guessing the two seasons before that, we were ranked high and didn't even make the playoffs and then the year before that which was 2006, we were probably ranked 32nd and went to the NFC championship game.

Rugby Saint II · 09-11-2013, 02:19 PM

Whatever........

Utah_Saint · 09-11-2013, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

That's what they said about the Saints until 2009.

The point is that NFL rankings are meaningless and getting all upset about them is a waste of time. Like the original poster said, we were 18 going into the 2009 season and we won the Super Bowl. I'm guessing the two seasons before that, we were ranked high and didn't even make the playoffs and then the year before that which was 2006, we were probably ranked 32nd and went to the NFC championship game.

I guess I'm still missing the point. Sorry, sometimes I'm a little slow on the uptake.

Are you suggesting the rest of us stop posting about team rankings? Or are you just making a general announcement to the world that you don't like them?

You're 100% correct that these rankings have no effect on whether the Saints will make the Super Bowl. You are also correct that they are in no way a substitute for the NFL championship, which is the ultimate goal of the team. And I'm with you when you say you'd rather get respect by dancing with the Lombardi. But it's not an "either or" situation.

Some of us enjoy reading about how the so called "experts" compare us to other teams and their reasoning behind it. Sometimes we agree with the rankings, sometimes we don't. They're only meant to inspire thought and discussion. It's really not much different than what we do on this site. We discuss team strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures, but in the end, our discussions are merey our opinions so therefore, they're kinda meaningless as well. In the end, it's all about having fun.

poydras · 09-11-2013, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Are you suggesting the rest of us stop posting about team rankings? Or are you just making a general announcement to the world that you don't like them?

No. Post away. Are you saying that I shouldn't suggest that people not obsess over them? ... and no. I don't care about them one way or the other because they're totally meaningless and knowing our CBS, ESPN, whatever ranking, is only marginally more important than knowing the number of power poles between my home and the Super Dome.

09-11-2013, 11:52 AM	#2
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons? Unlike the NCAA, rankings mean absolutely ZILCH in the NFL. Why does everyone get so wrapped up with them? If you pull up enough of those you'll probably find the cleveland browns with a #1 ranking somewhere. saintfan likes this.

09-11-2013, 11:59 AM	#3
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons? Originally Posted by poydras Unlike the NCAA, rankings mean absolutely ZILCH in the NFL. Why does everyone get so wrapped up with them? If you pull up enough of those you'll probably find the cleveland browns with a #1 ranking somewhere. Cause they're fun. It's all part of being a fan. Most people like to see their team respected. When you get right down too it, football isn't important in the grand scheme of life either but its fun. alexonfyre and ProMallNinja like this.

09-11-2013, 12:23 PM	#4
ProMallNinja Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MS Gulf Coast Posts: 242	Re: Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons? Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Cause they're fun. It's all part of being a fan. Most people like to see their team respected. When you get right down too it, football isn't important in the grand scheme of life either but its fun. "Reply of the day" nominee right there. alexonfyre likes this.

09-11-2013, 12:48 PM	#5
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons? Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Cause they're fun. It's all part of being a fan. Most people like to see their team respected. When you get right down too it, football isn't important in the grand scheme of life either but its fun. I think I'd rather be respected after the season, as I danced around with the Lombardi trophy. saintfan and The Dude like this.

09-11-2013, 01:36 PM	#6
SaintGup 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 580	Re: Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons? Originally Posted by poydras Unlike the NCAA, rankings mean absolutely ZILCH in the NFL. Why does everyone get so wrapped up with them? If you pull up enough of those you'll probably find the cleveland browns with a #1 ranking somewhere. Sorry, but though I agree with you on the value of the rankings... ...in some parallel universes, black is white, male is female, if you're fat you will be thin and up is down BUT my friend, The Browns will always be the Browns, no matter what one you travel to. SloMotion likes this.

09-11-2013, 11:46 AM	#1
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09-11-2013, 01:50 PM	#7
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons? Originally Posted by SaintGup Sorry, but though I agree with you on the value of the rankings... ...in some parallel universes, black is white, male is female, if you're fat you will be thin and up is down BUT my friend, The Browns will always be the Browns, no matter what one you travel to. That's what they said about the Saints until 2009. The point is that NFL rankings are meaningless and getting all upset about them is a waste of time. Like the original poster said, we were 18 going into the 2009 season and we won the Super Bowl. I'm guessing the two seasons before that, we were ranked high and didn't even make the playoffs and then the year before that which was 2006, we were probably ranked 32nd and went to the NFC championship game.

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09-11-2013, 02:29 PM	#9
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons? Originally Posted by poydras That's what they said about the Saints until 2009. The point is that NFL rankings are meaningless and getting all upset about them is a waste of time. Like the original poster said, we were 18 going into the 2009 season and we won the Super Bowl. I'm guessing the two seasons before that, we were ranked high and didn't even make the playoffs and then the year before that which was 2006, we were probably ranked 32nd and went to the NFC championship game. I guess I'm still missing the point. Sorry, sometimes I'm a little slow on the uptake. Are you suggesting the rest of us stop posting about team rankings? Or are you just making a general announcement to the world that you don't like them? You're 100% correct that these rankings have no effect on whether the Saints will make the Super Bowl. You are also correct that they are in no way a substitute for the NFL championship, which is the ultimate goal of the team. And I'm with you when you say you'd rather get respect by dancing with the Lombardi. But it's not an "either or" situation. Some of us enjoy reading about how the so called "experts" compare us to other teams and their reasoning behind it. Sometimes we agree with the rankings, sometimes we don't. They're only meant to inspire thought and discussion. It's really not much different than what we do on this site. We discuss team strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures, but in the end, our discussions are merey our opinions so therefore, they're kinda meaningless as well. In the end, it's all about having fun.

09-11-2013, 02:57 PM	#10
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Remember the last time we started the season 10 spots behind the falcons? Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Are you suggesting the rest of us stop posting about team rankings? Or are you just making a general announcement to the world that you don't like them? No. Post away. Are you saying that I shouldn't suggest that people not obsess over them? ... and no. I don't care about them one way or the other because they're totally meaningless and knowing our CBS, ESPN, whatever ranking, is only marginally more important than knowing the number of power poles between my home and the Super Dome.

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