2-4

jjasso007 · 10-21-2014, 07:27 PM

We are 2-4, but looking at our losses, three of them are by a combined 6 points. One play here and one play there and we're 5-1 right now. Last year we were pulling out the close ones, this year the football gods are going the other way. But to think, with how poor we've played overall (compared to what we've come to expect over the last five years plus), we could easily be 5-1 right now is very interesting.

Danno · 10-21-2014, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by jjasso007

We are 2-4, but looking at our losses, three of them are by a combined 6 points. One play here and one play there and we're 5-1 right now. Last year we were pulling out the close ones, this year the football gods are going the other way. But to think, with how poor we've played overall (compared to what we've come to expect over the last five years plus), we could easily be 5-1 right now is very interesting.

True, and that saying "you are what your record says you are" is a worn out cliche that doesn't take in to consideration all the factors that go in to that record.

Its an over-used cliche that way too many fans use to express frustration at under-achieving teams. Its weak.

dizzle88 · 10-22-2014, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by jjasso007

We are 2-4, but looking at our losses, three of them are by a combined 6 points. One play here and one play there and we're 5-1 right now. Last year we were pulling out the close ones, this year the football gods are going the other way. But to think, with how poor we've played overall (compared to what we've come to expect over the last five years plus), we could easily be 5-1 right now is very interesting.

Very true, but from the one play here and there point, we could easily be 0-6 now aswell
Colston fumbled in OT vs bucs, but was ruled an incomplete pass

Good teams make those plays, from 2009-2011 and last year we closed out games well, we are lacking mental toughness in big time situations and I honestly don't believe we will see a change this year .

SmashMouth · 10-22-2014, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

True, and that saying "you are what your record says you are" is a worn out cliche that doesn't take in to consideration all the factors that go in to that record.

Its an over-used cliche that way too many fans use to express frustration at under-achieving teams. Its weak.

Not really.... see Dizzle's response beneath.

Originally Posted by dizzle88

...but from the one play here and there point, we could easily be 0-6 now aswell
Colston fumbled in OT vs bucs, but was ruled an incomplete pass

Good teams make those plays, from 2009-2011 and last year we closed out games well, we are lacking mental toughness in big time situations and I honestly don't believe we will see a change this year .

hagan714 · 10-22-2014, 06:56 PM

we were in them all. all hard fought defensive battles. that is the issue. 30 points for everyone is not going to win you many games unless your averaging 40

K Major · 10-22-2014, 10:27 PM

I'm tired of all the close games. It's time to start destroying and finishing off teams for a change.

WHODATINCA · 10-23-2014, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

True, and that saying "you are what your record says you are" is a worn out cliche that doesn't take in to consideration all the factors that go in to that record.

Its an over-used cliche that way too many fans use to express frustration at under-achieving teams. Its weak.

Disagree. There are no awards for playing well but losing, nor, being a really good losing team who is simply failing to play to it's potential.

At the end of this season, I will feel worse if we don't make it to the playoffs, I will feel worse if we don't win 9 games.

It is hard to win in the NFL, but, at the end of the day, "Winning isn't everything, but it is the only thing" - Henry Russell ("Red") Sanders.

Mardigras9 · 10-23-2014, 12:13 PM

We are 2-4, yes, but on the flip side really we could have lost to Tampa if they didn't keep shooting themselves in the foot in the Dome, and if Minn had any kind of red-zone effectiveness, could have lost that also.
The only team that is playing balance football that we have played is the Cowgirls, and we all know what happened there.

I'm not trying to be Debbie Downer, but our Saints haven't put together a total game yet. I'm still hopeful, and I really hope we right the ship Sunday night. I'll be there doing my part.

dizzle88 · 10-23-2014, 12:30 PM

Minnesota was without their only offensive weapon
Tampa bay had mike Evans out and their leading TE banged up

We could have very easily lost both games, especially if the booth had reviewed colston catch fumble in OT

|Mitch| · 10-23-2014, 07:53 PM

woulda, coulda, shoulda, but didn't so we sit at 2-4 and not 0-6...

10-21-2014, 07:27 PM	#1
jjasso007 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 187	2-4 We are 2-4, but looking at our losses, three of them are by a combined 6 points. One play here and one play there and we're 5-1 right now. Last year we were pulling out the close ones, this year the football gods are going the other way. But to think, with how poor we've played overall (compared to what we've come to expect over the last five years plus), we could easily be 5-1 right now is very interesting. Danno and foreverfan like this.

10-21-2014, 07:35 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: 2-4 Originally Posted by jjasso007 We are 2-4, but looking at our losses, three of them are by a combined 6 points. One play here and one play there and we're 5-1 right now. Last year we were pulling out the close ones, this year the football gods are going the other way. But to think, with how poor we've played overall (compared to what we've come to expect over the last five years plus), we could easily be 5-1 right now is very interesting. True, and that saying "you are what your record says you are" is a worn out cliche that doesn't take in to consideration all the factors that go in to that record. Its an over-used cliche that way too many fans use to express frustration at under-achieving teams. Its weak.

10-22-2014, 06:04 AM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: 2-4 Originally Posted by jjasso007 We are 2-4, but looking at our losses, three of them are by a combined 6 points. One play here and one play there and we're 5-1 right now. Last year we were pulling out the close ones, this year the football gods are going the other way. But to think, with how poor we've played overall (compared to what we've come to expect over the last five years plus), we could easily be 5-1 right now is very interesting. Very true, but from the one play here and there point, we could easily be 0-6 now aswell Colston fumbled in OT vs bucs, but was ruled an incomplete pass Good teams make those plays, from 2009-2011 and last year we closed out games well, we are lacking mental toughness in big time situations and I honestly don't believe we will see a change this year .

10-22-2014, 06:18 AM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2-4 Originally Posted by Danno True, and that saying "you are what your record says you are" is a worn out cliche that doesn't take in to consideration all the factors that go in to that record. Its an over-used cliche that way too many fans use to express frustration at under-achieving teams. Its weak. Not really.... see Dizzle's response beneath. Originally Posted by dizzle88 ...but from the one play here and there point, we could easily be 0-6 now aswell Colston fumbled in OT vs bucs, but was ruled an incomplete pass Good teams make those plays, from 2009-2011 and last year we closed out games well, we are lacking mental toughness in big time situations and I honestly don't believe we will see a change this year .

10-22-2014, 06:56 PM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2-4 we were in them all. all hard fought defensive battles. that is the issue. 30 points for everyone is not going to win you many games unless your averaging 40

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WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: 2-4 Originally Posted by Danno True, and that saying "you are what your record says you are" is a worn out cliche that doesn't take in to consideration all the factors that go in to that record. Its an over-used cliche that way too many fans use to express frustration at under-achieving teams. Its weak. Disagree. There are no awards for playing well but losing, nor, being a really good losing team who is simply failing to play to it's potential. At the end of this season, I will feel worse if we don't make it to the playoffs, I will feel worse if we don't win 9 games. It is hard to win in the NFL, but, at the end of the day, "Winning isn't everything, but it is the only thing" - Henry Russell ("Red") Sanders.

10-23-2014, 12:13 PM	#8
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: 2-4 We are 2-4, yes, but on the flip side really we could have lost to Tampa if they didn't keep shooting themselves in the foot in the Dome, and if Minn had any kind of red-zone effectiveness, could have lost that also. The only team that is playing balance football that we have played is the Cowgirls, and we all know what happened there. I'm not trying to be Debbie Downer, but our Saints haven't put together a total game yet. I'm still hopeful, and I really hope we right the ship Sunday night. I'll be there doing my part.
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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: 2-4 Minnesota was without their only offensive weapon Tampa bay had mike Evans out and their leading TE banged up We could have very easily lost both games, especially if the booth had reviewed colston catch fumble in OT

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: 2-4 woulda, coulda, shoulda, but didn't so we sit at 2-4 and not 0-6...

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