If we do make the playoffs, would you rather

Mardigras9 · 12-24-2013, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by teddybarexxx

@mardigras9 you keep saying that no one in the nfc is dominant and i feel your sentiment however, the saints have been looking and performing like a 1-15 team then a team that should only have 1 or 2 losses under their belt but guess what they made the rams i repeat the rams look like we're playing them in seattle with a record breaking crowd and they successfully held us to 3 points for pretty much the entire game! The issues the saints are experiencing isnt something you want to take on the road in the playoffs you want to be playing like the arizona cardinals going into the playoffs! not like the tampa bay bucs! imjs

Seattle is dominant at home record wise, but they played, hands down, their best game of the year against us (Arizona just showed they are beatable with the mediocre Palmer offense). The Rams have matched up well against us for the last few years and had probably their best performance against us. Most of our road losses have involved some real bad luck. I just don't think this trend will continue and if the Saints can just get this whole "road" issue off their backs with one good showing on the road, I think they can make run at the right time. The Saints have their issues on both sides of the ball, and some are significant, but so does every other team in the NFC. I just like our chances in every scenario I can think of if the saints play smart football. IMO.

Danno · 12-24-2013, 10:55 AM

5th seed still gives us a realistic chance to host the NFCCG in New Orleans

Its not even a debate, 5th seed.

K Major · 12-24-2013, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by exile

At least the game is in Atlanta. Maybe they play really hard for Mike Smith's final game there.

LOL... my guess is that Arthur Blank gives him one more year to get it together.

exile · 12-24-2013, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

LOL... my guess is that Arthur Blank gives him one more year to get it together.

Did you see Blank on the sidelines fuming? Probably counting the season ticket holders that won't renew. Lol.

WHODATINCA · 12-24-2013, 03:59 PM

5th seed, without any question at all.

WHODATINCA · 12-24-2013, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

Seattle is dominant at home record wise, but they played, hands down, their best game of the year against us (Arizona just showed they are beatable with the mediocre Palmer offense). The Rams have matched up well against us for the last few years and had probably their best performance against us. Most of our road losses have involved some real bad luck. I just don't think this trend will continue and if the Saints can just get this whole "road" issue off their backs with one good showing on the road, I think they can make run at the right time. The Saints have their issues on both sides of the ball, and some are significant, but so does every other team in the NFC. I just like our chances in every scenario I can think of if the saints play smart football. IMO.

Really enjoying your optimism, MG. I agree with almost everything here except the part about Seattle having issues on both sides of the ball. They have some issues on offense. Their defense is scary.

Danno · 12-24-2013, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

LOL... my guess is that Arthur Blank gives him one more year to get it together.

I agree. Their problem this year wasn't coaching.

It was entering the season with huge holes on the O-line, secondary, and pass rush.

I hate to say this but they're about 3 solid additions from being a 10+ win team again. OT, OLB/DE, and DB.

If Blank is furious its with their GM, that Tommy Smirnoff dude.

ScottF · 12-24-2013, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I agree. Their problem this year wasn't coaching.

It was entering the season with huge holes on the O-line, secondary, and pass rush.

I hate to say this but they're about 3 solid additions from being a 10+ win team again. OT, OLB/DE, and DB.

If Blank is furious its with their GM, that Tommy Smirnoff dude.

no doubt #1- Smith is the same mediocre coach as in years past, but their genius GM is the one who is responsible for this year's personnel

no doubt #2- they will have an easier schedule next year and easily win 9 games

Rugby Saint II · 12-26-2013, 04:23 PM

5th seed. Better chance of winning and getting on a roll.

CoreyO · 12-26-2013, 04:48 PM

#2 seed after upset of the year for carolina happens

12-24-2013, 10:43 AM	#11
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: If we do make the playoffs, would you rather Originally Posted by teddybarexxx @mardigras9 you keep saying that no one in the nfc is dominant and i feel your sentiment however, the saints have been looking and performing like a 1-15 team then a team that should only have 1 or 2 losses under their belt but guess what they made the rams i repeat the rams look like we're playing them in seattle with a record breaking crowd and they successfully held us to 3 points for pretty much the entire game! The issues the saints are experiencing isnt something you want to take on the road in the playoffs you want to be playing like the arizona cardinals going into the playoffs! not like the tampa bay bucs! imjs Seattle is dominant at home record wise, but they played, hands down, their best game of the year against us (Arizona just showed they are beatable with the mediocre Palmer offense). The Rams have matched up well against us for the last few years and had probably their best performance against us. Most of our road losses have involved some real bad luck. I just don't think this trend will continue and if the Saints can just get this whole "road" issue off their backs with one good showing on the road, I think they can make run at the right time. The Saints have their issues on both sides of the ball, and some are significant, but so does every other team in the NFC. I just like our chances in every scenario I can think of if the saints play smart football. IMO. WHODATINCA likes this.
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12-24-2013, 10:55 AM	#12
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: If we do make the playoffs, would you rather 5th seed still gives us a realistic chance to host the NFCCG in New Orleans Its not even a debate, 5th seed.

12-24-2013, 03:07 PM	#13
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: If we do make the playoffs, would you rather Originally Posted by exile At least the game is in Atlanta. Maybe they play really hard for Mike Smith's final game there. LOL... my guess is that Arthur Blank gives him one more year to get it together.

12-24-2013, 03:19 PM	#14
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: If we do make the playoffs, would you rather Originally Posted by K Major LOL... my guess is that Arthur Blank gives him one more year to get it together. Did you see Blank on the sidelines fuming? Probably counting the season ticket holders that won't renew. Lol.
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12-24-2013, 04:03 PM	#16
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: If we do make the playoffs, would you rather Originally Posted by Mardigras9 Seattle is dominant at home record wise, but they played, hands down, their best game of the year against us (Arizona just showed they are beatable with the mediocre Palmer offense). The Rams have matched up well against us for the last few years and had probably their best performance against us. Most of our road losses have involved some real bad luck. I just don't think this trend will continue and if the Saints can just get this whole "road" issue off their backs with one good showing on the road, I think they can make run at the right time. The Saints have their issues on both sides of the ball, and some are significant, but so does every other team in the NFC. I just like our chances in every scenario I can think of if the saints play smart football. IMO. Really enjoying your optimism, MG. I agree with almost everything here except the part about Seattle having issues on both sides of the ball. They have some issues on offense. Their defense is scary.

12-24-2013, 04:13 PM	#17
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: If we do make the playoffs, would you rather Originally Posted by K Major LOL... my guess is that Arthur Blank gives him one more year to get it together. I agree. Their problem this year wasn't coaching. It was entering the season with huge holes on the O-line, secondary, and pass rush. I hate to say this but they're about 3 solid additions from being a 10+ win team again. OT, OLB/DE, and DB. If Blank is furious its with their GM, that Tommy Smirnoff dude.

12-24-2013, 04:28 PM	#18
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: If we do make the playoffs, would you rather Originally Posted by Danno I agree. Their problem this year wasn't coaching. It was entering the season with huge holes on the O-line, secondary, and pass rush. I hate to say this but they're about 3 solid additions from being a 10+ win team again. OT, OLB/DE, and DB. If Blank is furious its with their GM, that Tommy Smirnoff dude. no doubt #1- Smith is the same mediocre coach as in years past, but their genius GM is the one who is responsible for this year's personnel no doubt #2- they will have an easier schedule next year and easily win 9 games

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