We have two challenges this offseason

SaintsBro · 12-30-2014, 10:20 AM

I would add a third challenge to this list, which is to stop living in the past.

"We always own Atlanta Falcons" -- oh really, we have split with them 3-3 in the last six games and just got swept by them.

"Carolina is not any good and we own them too" - oh really, they are back to back division winners and are 4-2 against the Saints in the last 6 games. They just creamed and stomped all over Atlanta, and remember Atlanta beat us by double digits....

"Tampa Bay always sucks" - oh really, they are a TWO WIN TEAM and it took the Saints OVERTIME to beat them AT HOME, and a 4th quarter miracle with the Bucs purposefully tanking, for us to beat them the other day.

Sweep up the confetti and the champagne glasses -- XLIV was five years ago now, and a new winner is crowned every year.... The statue of Benson holding the Lombardi needs to be moved to the lower level of the parking garage, and the Super Bowl nostalgia needs to be packed away into the memory chest, until they get this team back under control.

UK_WhoDat · 12-30-2014, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

I would add a third challenge to this list, which is to stop living in the past......

And to stop assuming we WILL win the division next year regardless.
Just where the hell is that belief coming from? I hope you guys do not play the stock market.

Jack Vegas · 12-30-2014, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

ok kool aid drinkers get away from the punch bowl already.

Caolina Suxs?
they have built a front 7 to stop the saints. secondary away from a completed project. The offense is much futher along than anyone thought

Atlanta Suxs?
close to a completed project on offense to have a shoot out with the saints. thank god their defense has kept pace with the saints. moon walking

Tampa suxs?
Do not under estimate Lovie and the team he inherited. the front 7 there was built to stop the saints. they are not that far off the pace and now they get a QB.

Saints? are at the super bowl kool aid still. steady decline since that day. the day is coming if it has not arrived already when we will be in complete rebuild mode. and a string of wins will not get us into the playoffs. much less a playoff run

besides this is the NFC South records do not mean a thing when these teams take to the field.

kool-aid? Punch bowl?

Were any of these teams any better than the Saints this year? We won 7 games, Carolina won 7 and tied 1. That's the only thing that made them better than us. We carved up Carolina's front 7 at their place this year and went down to the wire with the Falcons elite offense. None of these teams are any better than any of the others, but we are in a better position talent-wise than all of them. That's not living in the past, that's just the truth.

I'm not going to say "oh we'll definitely win the south next year" but there's no reason to discount us either. We still have by far the better roster and the most accomplished coaching staff of all these four teams. Our issues are focus and maturity.

Mr.Riaton · 12-30-2014, 12:33 PM

The funny thing is I have no idea what's gonna happen next year. I see both sides of the argument. With this team right now,I just don't know...

Jack Vegas · 12-30-2014, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

The funny thing is I have no idea what's gonna happen next year. I see both sides of the argument. With this team right now,I just don't know...

+1

Mardigras9 · 12-30-2014, 12:54 PM

If there is only two challenges this off season, then it must be

Defensive Line and Offensive Line

Rugby Saint II · 12-30-2014, 01:41 PM

I just hope we come back grounded with some additional beef on the lines.

captainshawn · 12-30-2014, 02:02 PM

Agree with everything SaintsBro except putting the statue of TB and the Lombardi in the garage. That may be our only moment of glory in my lifetime and I waited a very long time to get it.

nola_swammi · 12-30-2014, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Carolina sucks, they just happened to suck less than we did this year.

They over-achieved, we under-achieved.

We'll win the South by 3 games next year, I guarantee it.

If your guarantee is valid what do we get if we win by 2 games

Danno · 12-30-2014, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by nola_swammi

If your guarantee is valid what do we get if we win by 2 games

12-30-2014, 10:20 AM	#11
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: We have two challenges this offseason I would add a third challenge to this list, which is to stop living in the past. "We always own Atlanta Falcons" -- oh really, we have split with them 3-3 in the last six games and just got swept by them. "Carolina is not any good and we own them too" - oh really, they are back to back division winners and are 4-2 against the Saints in the last 6 games. They just creamed and stomped all over Atlanta, and remember Atlanta beat us by double digits.... "Tampa Bay always sucks" - oh really, they are a TWO WIN TEAM and it took the Saints OVERTIME to beat them AT HOME, and a 4th quarter miracle with the Bucs purposefully tanking, for us to beat them the other day. Sweep up the confetti and the champagne glasses -- XLIV was five years ago now, and a new winner is crowned every year.... The statue of Benson holding the Lombardi needs to be moved to the lower level of the parking garage, and the Super Bowl nostalgia needs to be packed away into the memory chest, until they get this team back under control. teddybarexxx likes this.

12-30-2014, 12:21 PM	#12
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Re: We have two challenges this offseason Originally Posted by SaintsBro I would add a third challenge to this list, which is to stop living in the past...... And to stop assuming we WILL win the division next year regardless. Just where the hell is that belief coming from? I hope you guys do not play the stock market. SaintsBro and teddybarexxx like this.

12-30-2014, 12:25 PM	#13
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: We have two challenges this offseason Originally Posted by hagan714 ok kool aid drinkers get away from the punch bowl already. Caolina Suxs? they have built a front 7 to stop the saints. secondary away from a completed project. The offense is much futher along than anyone thought Atlanta Suxs? close to a completed project on offense to have a shoot out with the saints. thank god their defense has kept pace with the saints. moon walking Tampa suxs? Do not under estimate Lovie and the team he inherited. the front 7 there was built to stop the saints. they are not that far off the pace and now they get a QB. Saints? are at the super bowl kool aid still. steady decline since that day. the day is coming if it has not arrived already when we will be in complete rebuild mode. and a string of wins will not get us into the playoffs. much less a playoff run besides this is the NFC South records do not mean a thing when these teams take to the field. kool-aid? Punch bowl? Were any of these teams any better than the Saints this year? We won 7 games, Carolina won 7 and tied 1. That's the only thing that made them better than us. We carved up Carolina's front 7 at their place this year and went down to the wire with the Falcons elite offense. None of these teams are any better than any of the others, but we are in a better position talent-wise than all of them. That's not living in the past, that's just the truth. I'm not going to say "oh we'll definitely win the south next year" but there's no reason to discount us either. We still have by far the better roster and the most accomplished coaching staff of all these four teams. Our issues are focus and maturity.
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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: We have two challenges this offseason The funny thing is I have no idea what's gonna happen next year. I see both sides of the argument. With this team right now,I just don't know... UK_WhoDat likes this.

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Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: We have two challenges this offseason Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton The funny thing is I have no idea what's gonna happen next year. I see both sides of the argument. With this team right now,I just don't know... +1
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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: We have two challenges this offseason If there is only two challenges this off season, then it must be Defensive Line and Offensive Line

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captainshawn Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Hermitage, La. Posts: 289	Re: We have two challenges this offseason Agree with everything SaintsBro except putting the statue of TB and the Lombardi in the garage. That may be our only moment of glory in my lifetime and I waited a very long time to get it. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: We have two challenges this offseason Originally Posted by Danno Carolina sucks, they just happened to suck less than we did this year. They over-achieved, we under-achieved. We'll win the South by 3 games next year, I guarantee it. If your guarantee is valid what do we get if we win by 2 games

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: We have two challenges this offseason Originally Posted by nola_swammi If your guarantee is valid what do we get if we win by 2 games hagan714 likes this.

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