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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; I have a few questions that I want to ask everyone, and I hope to get some feedback on them. I'm even going to answer my own questions as they are directed to get OPINIONS of the off-season, next season, ...
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01-06-2005, 03:05 PM | #1 |
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I want everyone's opinion (questions for the off-season)
I have a few questions that I want to ask everyone, and I hope to get some feedback on them. I'm even going to answer my own questions as they are directed to get OPINIONS of the off-season, next season, and the franchise as a whole.
1. Will the Saints become major players in free agency this off-season or will they continue to sign 2nd or 3rd tier players? This is something that could go either way, I think. With the way the team played through the first 12 games, you would think there would be a major overhaul of players once again. Turnover is something that the Saints are accustomed to, so why not continue the trend? However, the final 4 games of the season showed that this teamed FINALLY gelled as a unit on both sides of the ball. Players stepped up and played beyond expectations or they finally played up to the potential that we've all been spoon fed from the coaching staff for the last several years. I think the Saints may realize they are still an impact player or two away on either side of the ball to be able to truly compete for the playoffs. I don't think they go all out on a big name free agent, but it wouldn't surprise me if they tried. 2. Will there be any coaching or front office changes during the off-season? As much as I want Venturi gone, I don't see it happening. The coaching staff as a whole may have salvaged their jobs after that 4-game winning streak and almost bullying their way into the playoffs. I honestly think that the entire staff will return next season. Except maybe for the offensive line coach. Somebody has to take the fall. 3. Will Aaron Brooks be traded? Possibly. I think he wants out and the interview with him proclaiming his greatness was a sign of that to me. There are a few teams out there that could be very interested in Brooks and we may be able to sneak some high draft picks or some talent from them (Dallas, Arizona, Chicago, and Miami just to name a few). 4. Can the fire and determination the team displayed in the last 4 games of the season carry over into next season? I pray that it does. I can't see the future, but I do think this team made major strides in improvement. They became the laughing stock of the league to a team that no one wanted to meet in the playoffs almost overnight. The team had a swagger about them in Carolina that I had not seen since the 2000 season. Confidence ran rampant through the team. This is what these guys needed. They know they can play now and I do think it will carry over into next year with a winning record and a playoff appearance.......no matter who is coaching or quarterbacking. 5. Will the Saints draft an impact player in the first round? It will be harder for them to do so now with that winning streak because it puts them in the middle of the draft pecking order. Hopefully the "best player available" theory will be someone who plays a position of need as well. Will Smith has turned out to be an ingenious move, and I expect a big year from him whether Darren Howard is back or not. Hopefully someone like him falls into their laps next season.....just not at the defensive end position. I pray it's a linebacker, offensive line, nose tackle, or wide receiver. There's just a few for now. Answer away fellas. I may come up with more later. |
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01-06-2005, 03:24 PM | #2 |
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1. Hard to say. Will the stadium deal be final or not? Without it, there may not be a lot of spending if there is gonna be selling or moving of the team in the future. Also, who will make the personnel decisions plays a big part. Or will complacency again be the model? you just don\'t know with this front office.
2. Venturi has to go. Has to. He has to at least be demoted. McCarthy as well. Not scoring in the first quarter for the vast majority of the year, being last in defense, and common sense have to play a part in this decision. 3. Only in a perfect world. But we have to get a replacement, so that has to come first. If not, he stays. A better question would be if Brooks stays, will he make any effort to improve? 4. I think the fire will carry over, but hopefully some of the coaches don\'t, as mentioned. We went out on a good note, but there is still the \"false love\", \"high school team,\" \"coaches are hired to produce,\" statements to get over. These kinds of statements tear teams apart. 5. Believe it or not, the Saints are in a good position in the draft because of the glut of running backs in the first round. My major move would be, if Rolle is on the board at Dallas\' number 11(Parcells said he won\'t pick corner), we swap them our first and Daren Howard(sign and trade) for their first and a second. We get Rolle, an extra second, and don\'t have to pay Howard a high salary(he wants top 5 money). If not, Jamaal Brown may fall be there at right tackle or Thomas Davis at safety and both are impact players. |
01-06-2005, 03:25 PM | #3 |
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I think their might be some coaching changes, just don\'t know if our defensive coordinator is going to go or not.
I would like to see Aaron Brooks go, he just makes too many mistakes. I really hope the fire stays there until next year, I didn\'t get to see them at all except the game against Carolina being over here in Iraq, but they sure looked good against the panthers. |
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1. Will the Saints become major players in free agency this off-season or will they continue to sign 2nd or 3rd tier players? If the Saints aren\'t major players in free agency this off-season we\'ll be staring at yet another 8-8 year. The definition of insanity is to continue doing the same thing and expect a different result. Saints must get an impact O-lineman and impact linebacker in free agency or we\'re destined for the middle of the pack yet again. 2. Will there be any coaching or front office changes during the off-season? I agree with you. My bet is the Saints stand pat with some position coaching changes only. 3. Will Aaron Brooks be traded? No way as long as Haslett is the coach. The team can win with Brooks. But he will continue to confound in terms of leadership. He\'ll never step up a be the Brett Favre of the Saints. He\'s just not that type of guy. With a better Oline and the resulitng better running game he\'ll make more plays although he\'ll still make dumb plays. He is what he is. 4. Can the fire and determination the team displayed in the last 4 games of the season carry over into next season? I pray with you Confidence comes from consistent play and winning....something these Saints have yet to demonstrate over a season. 5. Will the Saints draft an impact player in the first round? Will Smith is the only \"impact Player\" the Saints have drafted in recent memory that truly had an impact in his rookie years. Based on this, if the front office remains intact it is doubtful the Saints will have draft a player who will make a real impact next year. Best player availabe in a position of need (Oline or Linebacker) is a good strategy for the Saints for this draft. |
01-06-2005, 03:37 PM | #5 |
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1. Will the Saints become major players in free agency this off-season or will they continue to sign 2nd or 3rd tier players? I think they almost have to be to some degree..whether it be signing a big name guy..or releasing a few...It seems that Haslett believes the talent is there to make a run...But..we need a leader on defense..and he has to see that..so..either in the draft or free agency..we will be getting some solid additions to our team... 2. Will there be any coaching or front office changes during the off-season? Haslett has made it clear he wants to stay..and he wants changes made...Personally I think he\'s reffereing to Loomis...Maybe Benson will be a bit more aggresive in his stance to become a contender..and get this team surrounded by solid coaches...I believe we will see changes in the coaches and front office.. 3. Will Aaron Brooks be traded? No..not as long as Haslett is our coach 4. Can the fire and determination the team displayed in the last 4 games of the season carry over into next season? No... not likely..the season is over...and we will have a different team next year...if even only a few people changed..it will still be a different feel...and with the changes that will surely come in the coaching ..It will be a fresh start..and that sounds good to me 5. Will the Saints draft an impact player in the first round? Chnaces are good..the draft has depth this year, especially where we need it..and some juniors are coming out...Making it easier to make the most of our position...this will be a good draft |
01-06-2005, 03:39 PM | #6 |
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01-06-2005, 03:42 PM | #7 |
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2.YES 3.Hope Not. No-one has yet to have any ideas on a replacement. how bout Booman 4.YES 5.YES |
01-06-2005, 04:40 PM | #8 |
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1. Darren Howard (actually 2nd, but his 1st pick) 2. Deuce McAllister 3. Donte Stallworth 4. Charles Grant 5. Jonathan Sullivan 6. Will Smith With the exception of one huge glaring mistake, I think they\'ve done pretty good so far in the 1st round. Now their 2nd rounders of late leave a lot to be desired. |
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