Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network

Mr.Riaton · 07-31-2014, 07:52 PM

.....but I will say-Tampa is intriguing this year, and if anybody in our division gives us a fight, It'll probably be them IMO.

foreverfan · 07-31-2014, 08:25 PM

All I can say is.... get the Buc out of here.

arsaint · 07-31-2014, 09:05 PM

Excellent news - starting off under the radar.

This team wins it all this year - I have a feeling...

Audiotom · 07-31-2014, 09:26 PM

I love it when they undervalue us

Nfl network has already given the next superbowl to seattle vs denver with a possible san fran or new england hiccup

Will love it when they are wrong

The Dude · 07-31-2014, 09:54 PM

They like to pick the most unlikely team so if it does happen they look like geniuses. Its their job. I don't think they will be a walk in the park, and will likely give us a hell of a game like we expect from a division foe but them winning the division is a little out there.
It is clearly between us and Atlanta. Everyone wants to write Atlanta off, but they have had 2 13-3 seasons in the last 3 years. Last year they had some injury to key players and weren't as bad as their record reflected.
They will be right back in the hunt again this year.

Utah_Saint · 08-01-2014, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

They like to pick the most unlikely team so if it does happen they look like geniuses. Its their job. I don't think they will be a walk in the park, and will likely give us a hell of a game like we expect from a division foe but them winning the division is a little out there.
It is clearly between us and Atlanta. Everyone wants to write Atlanta off, but they have had 2 13-3 seasons in the last 3 years. Last year they had some injury to key players and weren't as bad as their record reflected.
They will be right back in the hunt again this year.

I think Atlanta's offense will be excellent again but I don't think their defense got any better. I don't think they'll go 4-12 again but I don't think they'll be much over .500

WillSaints81 · 08-03-2014, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

I think Atlanta's offense will be excellent again but I don't think their defense got any better. I don't think they'll go 4-12 again but I don't think they'll be much over .500

Too many teams that should beat Atlanta played scared against them. I notice it too much.

blackangold · 08-02-2014, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

They like to pick the most unlikely team so if it does happen they look like geniuses. Its their job. I don't think they will be a walk in the park, and will likely give us a hell of a game like we expect from a division foe but them winning the division is a little out there.
It is clearly between us and Atlanta. Everyone wants to write Atlanta off, but they have had 2 13-3 seasons in the last 3 years. Last year they had some injury to key players and weren't as bad as their record reflected.
They will be right back in the hunt again this year.

You could argue they have more injuries this year already then they did last year.

I think our only challenge will be the Bucs. I think we will blow them away but they could be a possible playoff team.

NO 13-3
TB 10-6, 9-7
CAR 6-10
ATL 6-10

WillSaints81 · 08-03-2014, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by blackangold

You could argue they have more injuries this year already then they did last year.

I think our only challenge will be the Bucs. I think we will blow them away but they could be a possible playoff team.

NO 13-3
TB 10-6, 9-7
CAR 6-10
ATL 6-10

I for one hope TB doesnt win 11 or more games because of the copycat division placement trend Atlanta has after us. I look at these as bucs losses...
Rams
@Steelers
Saints(one of them at least)
@Redskins
@Lions

It comes down to if they beat Atlanta week 3 and sweep them. Then they win 11 games. If they lose to Atlanta they go 10-6 I think. This scares me though we host packers week 8 and they host vikings. Notice something there? One of us is going to lose.

Falcons I have surely losing to us, GB, Min or Chi, Bal or Cin, @TB, and @NY. It comes down to if they beat us once or bucs once.

These games scare me
@Atl
Min(because of starting out 2 games on the road)
@Dal(I think we can win but tread careful)
TB(even at home this could be a challenge)
GB
SF/Cin/Bal(home stretch against three good teams)
@Pit
@Chi
@TB

We have a test ahead, there are good defenses going up against our offense as well as good offenses going up against our defense and the vikings is a big time sleeper team.

blackangold · 08-03-2014, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

I for one hope TB doesnt win 11 or more games because of the copycat division placement trend Atlanta has after us. I look at these as bucs losses...
Rams
@Steelers
Saints(one of them at least)
@Redskins
@Lions

It comes down to if they beat Atlanta week 3 and sweep them. Then they win 11 games. If they lose to Atlanta they go 10-6 I think. This scares me though we host packers week 8 and they host vikings. Notice something there? One of us is going to lose.

Falcons I have surely losing to us, GB, Min or Chi, Bal or Cin, @TB, and @NY. It comes down to if they beat us once or bucs once.

These games scare me
@Atl
Min(because of starting out 2 games on the road)
@Dal(I think we can win but tread careful)
TB(even at home this could be a challenge)
GB
SF/Cin/Bal(home stretch against three good teams)
@Pit
@Chi
@TB

We have a test ahead, there are good defenses going up against our offense as well as good offenses going up against our defense and the vikings is a big time sleeper team.

You listed almost everyone of our opponents lol...

I don't think any team is a match for us this year. We have an easy schedule compared to other years. AFC North is a joke, they are almost as over-hyped as the NFC east. Only team that concerns me this year is the Saints. If we play our ball with the talent we have no one can beat us.

07-31-2014, 07:52 PM	#1
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,287	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network .....but I will say-Tampa is intriguing this year, and if anybody in our division gives us a fight, It'll probably be them IMO.

07-31-2014, 08:25 PM	#2
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network All I can say is.... get the Buc out of here.
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07-31-2014, 09:05 PM	#3
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,732	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network Excellent news - starting off under the radar. This team wins it all this year - I have a feeling... jeanpierre and Audiotom like this.

07-31-2014, 09:26 PM	#4
Audiotom 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network I love it when they undervalue us Nfl network has already given the next superbowl to seattle vs denver with a possible san fran or new england hiccup Will love it when they are wrong

07-31-2014, 09:54 PM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network They like to pick the most unlikely team so if it does happen they look like geniuses. Its their job. I don't think they will be a walk in the park, and will likely give us a hell of a game like we expect from a division foe but them winning the division is a little out there. It is clearly between us and Atlanta. Everyone wants to write Atlanta off, but they have had 2 13-3 seasons in the last 3 years. Last year they had some injury to key players and weren't as bad as their record reflected. They will be right back in the hunt again this year.
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08-01-2014, 02:31 AM	#6
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network Originally Posted by The Dude They like to pick the most unlikely team so if it does happen they look like geniuses. Its their job. I don't think they will be a walk in the park, and will likely give us a hell of a game like we expect from a division foe but them winning the division is a little out there. It is clearly between us and Atlanta. Everyone wants to write Atlanta off, but they have had 2 13-3 seasons in the last 3 years. Last year they had some injury to key players and weren't as bad as their record reflected. They will be right back in the hunt again this year. I think Atlanta's offense will be excellent again but I don't think their defense got any better. I don't think they'll go 4-12 again but I don't think they'll be much over .500

08-03-2014, 01:48 AM	#7
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network Originally Posted by Utah_Saint I think Atlanta's offense will be excellent again but I don't think their defense got any better. I don't think they'll go 4-12 again but I don't think they'll be much over .500 Too many teams that should beat Atlanta played scared against them. I notice it too much.

08-02-2014, 07:00 PM	#8
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network Originally Posted by The Dude They like to pick the most unlikely team so if it does happen they look like geniuses. Its their job. I don't think they will be a walk in the park, and will likely give us a hell of a game like we expect from a division foe but them winning the division is a little out there. It is clearly between us and Atlanta. Everyone wants to write Atlanta off, but they have had 2 13-3 seasons in the last 3 years. Last year they had some injury to key players and weren't as bad as their record reflected. They will be right back in the hunt again this year. You could argue they have more injuries this year already then they did last year. I think our only challenge will be the Bucs. I think we will blow them away but they could be a possible playoff team. NO 13-3 TB 10-6, 9-7 CAR 6-10 ATL 6-10

08-03-2014, 02:01 AM	#9
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network Originally Posted by blackangold You could argue they have more injuries this year already then they did last year. I think our only challenge will be the Bucs. I think we will blow them away but they could be a possible playoff team. NO 13-3 TB 10-6, 9-7 CAR 6-10 ATL 6-10 I for one hope TB doesnt win 11 or more games because of the copycat division placement trend Atlanta has after us. I look at these as bucs losses... Rams @Steelers Saints(one of them at least) @Redskins @Lions It comes down to if they beat Atlanta week 3 and sweep them. Then they win 11 games. If they lose to Atlanta they go 10-6 I think. This scares me though we host packers week 8 and they host vikings. Notice something there? One of us is going to lose. Falcons I have surely losing to us, GB, Min or Chi, Bal or Cin, @TB, and @NY. It comes down to if they beat us once or bucs once. These games scare me @Atl Min(because of starting out 2 games on the road) @Dal(I think we can win but tread careful) TB(even at home this could be a challenge) GB SF/Cin/Bal(home stretch against three good teams) @Pit @Chi @TB We have a test ahead, there are good defenses going up against our offense as well as good offenses going up against our defense and the vikings is a big time sleeper team.

08-03-2014, 02:29 PM	#10
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints picked to finish second in division by NFL network Originally Posted by WillSaints81 I for one hope TB doesnt win 11 or more games because of the copycat division placement trend Atlanta has after us. I look at these as bucs losses... Rams @Steelers Saints(one of them at least) @Redskins @Lions It comes down to if they beat Atlanta week 3 and sweep them. Then they win 11 games. If they lose to Atlanta they go 10-6 I think. This scares me though we host packers week 8 and they host vikings. Notice something there? One of us is going to lose. Falcons I have surely losing to us, GB, Min or Chi, Bal or Cin, @TB, and @NY. It comes down to if they beat us once or bucs once. These games scare me @Atl Min(because of starting out 2 games on the road) @Dal(I think we can win but tread careful) TB(even at home this could be a challenge) GB SF/Cin/Bal(home stretch against three good teams) @Pit @Chi @TB We have a test ahead, there are good defenses going up against our offense as well as good offenses going up against our defense and the vikings is a big time sleeper team. You listed almost everyone of our opponents lol... I don't think any team is a match for us this year. We have an easy schedule compared to other years. AFC North is a joke, they are almost as over-hyped as the NFC east. Only team that concerns me this year is the Saints. If we play our ball with the talent we have no one can beat us.

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