More roster moves?

Beastmode · 12-20-2013, 08:30 PM

Payton is not kidding around and I don't blame him. The drop off in recent weeks is a serious problem. Very unconventional this late in the season but it's either put people on notice or accept defeatism.

SaintsBro · 12-20-2013, 09:02 PM

This might explain why Payton's press availability today was like, three minutes long and he split.

We don't know, it could have even been like, multiple player tryouts at the same time, like two tackles on each side of RG4, vs. backup or practice squad Saints DT's, throwing to a WR in coverage by a linebacker, who is cussing like "oh man -- they called me in for a tryout to do my weakest, worst thing -- ain't this a b--ch" or just looking at different stuff from each guy. We don't know what happened, but it sounds to me like a little mini scrimmage to look at specific people, and Payton may not have even been there.

WHODATINCA · 12-20-2013, 09:59 PM

I don't blame Coach Payton one bit. This team is basically the best, most-balanced, most promising team we've had since 2009. With a future HOF QB, as well as the standard-issue amazing Saints offense, and this year an amazing defense -- there should be NOT EVEN A QUESTION OF US GETTING BACK TO AT LEAST THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SB Part Deux. It would be pissing away the embarrassment of talent on this team. Payton and the whole team should be mad as hell at any one not playing their best right now. If poor performers need to go to get Job #1 done, then so be it.

blackangold · 12-21-2013, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

I don't blame Coach Payton one bit. This team is basically the best, most-balanced, most promising team we've had since 2009. With a future HOF QB, as well as the standard-issue amazing Saints offense, and this year an amazing defense -- there should be NOT EVEN A QUESTION OF US GETTING BACK TO AT LEAST THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SB Part Deux. It would be pissing away the embarrassment of talent on this team. Payton and the whole team should be mad as hell at any one not playing their best right now. If poor performers need to go to get Job #1 done, then so be it.

Not exactly the standard issue amazing Saints offense. This is the worst offense we have had since 2005. The defense has held this team together and statistically its not the best defense we have had in the Payton era (2010). I thought the 2011 Saints team was the best I have seen, record breaking offense and a defense that played well enough.

We have had a serious drop off in our offensive production this year, partially due to Payton's poor play calling and Drew not having a #1 WR (not TE). Drew needs a fast and physical WR to get the ball to. It is disappointing to see him get time in the pocket yet find no open targets. Furthermore I think going to the zone blocking scheme was a mistake.

All that being said we have a shot at the 2 seed and anything can happen in the playoffs.

lee909 · 12-21-2013, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

I don't blame Coach Payton one bit. This team is basically the best, most-balanced, most promising team we've had since 2009.

This team isnt as good as 2011.A better defense now than then but that offense flew and should have won the lot

jeanpierre · 12-21-2013, 07:28 AM

Tuna lives...

Bet that thermostat in the trainers' room gets accidentally set at 80°F next...

Danno · 12-21-2013, 09:31 AM

They could all be candidates for the 2014 training camp.

We'll need to hit on numerous cheap players in order to get the top end of our roster signed.

Another 2013 Draft/UDFA class would be the perfect solution to some of our cap problems.

Boutte · 12-21-2013, 01:04 PM

Good! Some of these guys just aren't justifying their salaries. (Grubbs, Toon, Brown and much as I hate to say it Evans and Lance Moore.)

Cruize · 12-21-2013, 02:22 PM

Preston Parker looked great in the preseason.

Luda34 · 12-21-2013, 05:04 PM

I agree cut Toon and bring anyone in

12-20-2013, 08:30 PM	#1
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: More roster moves? Payton is not kidding around and I don't blame him. The drop off in recent weeks is a serious problem. Very unconventional this late in the season but it's either put people on notice or accept defeatism.
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12-20-2013, 09:02 PM	#2
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: More roster moves? This might explain why Payton's press availability today was like, three minutes long and he split. We don't know, it could have even been like, multiple player tryouts at the same time, like two tackles on each side of RG4, vs. backup or practice squad Saints DT's, throwing to a WR in coverage by a linebacker, who is cussing like "oh man -- they called me in for a tryout to do my weakest, worst thing -- ain't this a b--ch" or just looking at different stuff from each guy. We don't know what happened, but it sounds to me like a little mini scrimmage to look at specific people, and Payton may not have even been there.
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12-20-2013, 09:59 PM	#3
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: More roster moves? I don't blame Coach Payton one bit. This team is basically the best, most-balanced, most promising team we've had since 2009. With a future HOF QB, as well as the standard-issue amazing Saints offense, and this year an amazing defense -- there should be NOT EVEN A QUESTION OF US GETTING BACK TO AT LEAST THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SB Part Deux. It would be pissing away the embarrassment of talent on this team. Payton and the whole team should be mad as hell at any one not playing their best right now. If poor performers need to go to get Job #1 done, then so be it.
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12-21-2013, 10:22 AM	#4
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: More roster moves? Originally Posted by WHODATINCA I don't blame Coach Payton one bit. This team is basically the best, most-balanced, most promising team we've had since 2009. With a future HOF QB, as well as the standard-issue amazing Saints offense, and this year an amazing defense -- there should be NOT EVEN A QUESTION OF US GETTING BACK TO AT LEAST THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SB Part Deux. It would be pissing away the embarrassment of talent on this team. Payton and the whole team should be mad as hell at any one not playing their best right now. If poor performers need to go to get Job #1 done, then so be it. Not exactly the standard issue amazing Saints offense. This is the worst offense we have had since 2005. The defense has held this team together and statistically its not the best defense we have had in the Payton era (2010). I thought the 2011 Saints team was the best I have seen, record breaking offense and a defense that played well enough. We have had a serious drop off in our offensive production this year, partially due to Payton's poor play calling and Drew not having a #1 WR (not TE). Drew needs a fast and physical WR to get the ball to. It is disappointing to see him get time in the pocket yet find no open targets. Furthermore I think going to the zone blocking scheme was a mistake. All that being said we have a shot at the 2 seed and anything can happen in the playoffs. Boutte likes this.

12-21-2013, 05:33 PM	#5
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: More roster moves? Originally Posted by WHODATINCA I don't blame Coach Payton one bit. This team is basically the best, most-balanced, most promising team we've had since 2009. This team isnt as good as 2011.A better defense now than then but that offense flew and should have won the lot

12-21-2013, 07:28 AM	#6
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