Are we perfect on paper, or can we still improve

Utah_Saint · 07-02-2014, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by TheGambler

We're going to have a very talented roster. But even as good as things look (and believe me, they do look really good).....we gotta remember that as fans, we have a habit of reading too many offseason articles and letting them delude us into a false sense of reality. Example: in 2007 people thought Jason David was going to be "the final piece", and the expectations for the Saints by most fans was a Super Bowl. Instead we got an 0-4 start.

Yep. I've been visiting the sites for several different teams and it's easy to see the press is hyping up every team. As an example, ESPN just did regular season records and predicted the NFL would be 32 games over .500.

NFL Nation: How will your team finish? - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN

Since that's mathematically impossible, it's apparent the writers at ESPN would rather tell their readers something they'd like to hear rather than the cold, hard truth that some teams are going to blow next year.

Rugby Saint II · 07-02-2014, 04:49 PM

Yeah baby........we look good on paper!!!!

TheGambler · 07-02-2014, 07:37 PM

Also, there are question marks at kicker. And yet, you only see that mentioned a handful of times. Meaning people either really trust Shayne Graham, or they are confident that Derek Dimke is the answer.

SmashMouth · 07-02-2014, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by TheGambler

Also, there are question marks at kicker. And yet, you only see that mentioned a handful of times. Meaning people either really trust Shayne Graham, or they are confident that Derek Dimke is the answer.

Stole my thunder. .. kicker is a huge concern... Kickalicious anyone?

The Dude · 07-03-2014, 12:31 AM

Yea kicker is a big one that I think we tend to forget. Kickers only get mentioned or thought about when they miss kicks. I liked Graham but he just doesn't have the distance anymore. I hope we work out several.

AliJee · 07-03-2014, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Stole my thunder. .. kicker is a huge concern... Kickalicious anyone?

Me me meee

billyt81 · 07-03-2014, 02:40 AM

If Leonard Fournette was donning black and gold instead of purple and gold this year I'd bet the house we'd win the bowl. Wait I might just do that anyway. Who Dat!

07-02-2014, 02:24 PM	#11
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Are we perfect on paper, or can we still improve Originally Posted by TheGambler We're going to have a very talented roster. But even as good as things look (and believe me, they do look really good).....we gotta remember that as fans, we have a habit of reading too many offseason articles and letting them delude us into a false sense of reality. Example: in 2007 people thought Jason David was going to be "the final piece", and the expectations for the Saints by most fans was a Super Bowl. Instead we got an 0-4 start. Yep. I've been visiting the sites for several different teams and it's easy to see the press is hyping up every team. As an example, ESPN just did regular season records and predicted the NFL would be 32 games over .500. NFL Nation: How will your team finish? - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN Since that's mathematically impossible, it's apparent the writers at ESPN would rather tell their readers something they'd like to hear rather than the cold, hard truth that some teams are going to blow next year. hagan714 likes this.

07-02-2014, 04:49 PM	#12
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Are we perfect on paper, or can we still improve Yeah baby........we look good on paper!!!! hagan714 likes this.

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TheGambler 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 610	Re: Are we perfect on paper, or can we still improve Also, there are question marks at kicker. And yet, you only see that mentioned a handful of times. Meaning people either really trust Shayne Graham, or they are confident that Derek Dimke is the answer. hagan714 and SmashMouth like this.
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Are we perfect on paper, or can we still improve Originally Posted by TheGambler Also, there are question marks at kicker. And yet, you only see that mentioned a handful of times. Meaning people either really trust Shayne Graham, or they are confident that Derek Dimke is the answer. Stole my thunder. .. kicker is a huge concern... Kickalicious anyone? hagan714 likes this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Are we perfect on paper, or can we still improve Yea kicker is a big one that I think we tend to forget. Kickers only get mentioned or thought about when they miss kicks. I liked Graham but he just doesn't have the distance anymore. I hope we work out several.
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AliJee 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 267	Re: Are we perfect on paper, or can we still improve Originally Posted by SmashMouth Stole my thunder. .. kicker is a huge concern... Kickalicious anyone? Me me meee hagan714 likes this.

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billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Are we perfect on paper, or can we still improve If Leonard Fournette was donning black and gold instead of purple and gold this year I'd bet the house we'd win the bowl. Wait I might just do that anyway. Who Dat! hagan714 likes this.

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