Did you expect anything different?

voodooido · 11-15-2015, 05:14 PM

Let us be realistic, this is a rebuilding year. We went into the season with a 90 yr old wr and 2 pretty much rookie wr's. On the defensive side we were counting on 2 rookie LB's and a revamped D-line full of a bunch of late draft picks from last year. We have 2 TE's who have been backups their whole career and plugged in 2 o-linemen that would not start for most college teams. I know we are all upset with the record but could we of expected more?
With that being said I see next year a make or break season. Our cap room will look much better and Drew should fix that mess of a contract extending him another year or 2. This year I see a 7-9 season and one or two players next year could improve our record to a 10-11 win team. Browner should be gone and Breaux will be starting across from Lewis. RR will be gone and the defense will look much better.

Danno · 11-15-2015, 05:27 PM

I expected 11-5, and I still think thats what our talent level indicates.

Even with a 90 year old WR, 2 rookie WR's, 2 back-up TE's we're still the number one offense in the NFL.

With the worst defense in world history, to have the number one offense in the league is outstanding.

If we simply had a middle of the road defense we'd probably be 7-3 as we speak.

voodooido · 11-15-2015, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I expected 11-5, and I still think thats what our talent level indicates.

Even with a 90 year old WR, 2 rookie WR's, 2 back-up TE's we're still the number one offense in the NFL.

With the worst defense in world history, to have the number one offense in the league is outstanding.

If we simply had a middle of the road defense we'd probably be 7-3 as we speak.

I agree completely! But with 2 rookies, 2 comming back from season ending injuries and 3 second year players starting I just could not picture a middle of the road defense. Now, no way I expected this defense! I believe we will set records we don't want to set this year on defense.

Danno · 11-15-2015, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

I agree completely! But with 2 rookies, 2 comming back from season ending injuries and 3 second year players starting I just could not picture a middle of the road defense. Now, no way I expected this defense! I believe we will set records we don't want to set this year on defense.

True, I really expected the young players to get better and better as the year went along. We have some very good, but extremely young up and coming players. I didn't expect a top 10 defense, but we don't need one. A mid-pack defense would have been good enough. We absolutely had the talent for that.

The big blows were losing that idiot Galette (although I agree with cutting him), and injuries to Keenan Lewis, Glen Foster, Broderick Bunkley, and Jarius Byrd. But thats no excuse for the worst defense in the history of Earth.

Rell&Gold · 11-15-2015, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I expected 11-5, and I still think thats what our talent level indicates.

Even with a 90 year old WR, 2 rookie WR's, 2 back-up TE's we're still the number one offense in the NFL.

With the worst defense in world history, to have the number one offense in the league is outstanding.

If we simply had a middle of the road defense we'd probably be 7-3 as we speak.

If i had a dollar for every time I heard that (If we had a better defense) oh boy would I be rich , but that's a BIG if right

vpheughan · 11-15-2015, 05:38 PM

And a head coach who's motto is "I never said you were right and I'll admit I was never wrong."

As Dandy Don used to sing "Turn out the lights, the party's over!!"

winmill1 · 11-15-2015, 05:39 PM

I thought we would be 12-4. With Unger and Peat I thought the line would be better.

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voodooido · 11-15-2015, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by winmill1

I thought we would be 12-4. With Unger and Peat I thought the line would be better.

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I also expected a better line. Peat has been a disappointment to say the least. Strief and Evans needs to find a new team next year.

winmill1 · 11-15-2015, 05:54 PM

Brees has taken some abuse this year

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voodooido · 11-15-2015, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by winmill1

Brees has taken some abuse this year

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This year probably took 2 seasons off his career. I see him playing 2 more years at the most.

11-15-2015, 05:14 PM	#1
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,826	Did you expect anything different? Let us be realistic, this is a rebuilding year. We went into the season with a 90 yr old wr and 2 pretty much rookie wr's. On the defensive side we were counting on 2 rookie LB's and a revamped D-line full of a bunch of late draft picks from last year. We have 2 TE's who have been backups their whole career and plugged in 2 o-linemen that would not start for most college teams. I know we are all upset with the record but could we of expected more? With that being said I see next year a make or break season. Our cap room will look much better and Drew should fix that mess of a contract extending him another year or 2. This year I see a 7-9 season and one or two players next year could improve our record to a 10-11 win team. Browner should be gone and Breaux will be starting across from Lewis. RR will be gone and the defense will look much better.
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11-15-2015, 05:27 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: Did you expect anything different? I expected 11-5, and I still think thats what our talent level indicates. Even with a 90 year old WR, 2 rookie WR's, 2 back-up TE's we're still the number one offense in the NFL. With the worst defense in world history, to have the number one offense in the league is outstanding. If we simply had a middle of the road defense we'd probably be 7-3 as we speak. jnormand likes this.

11-15-2015, 05:50 PM	#3
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,826	Re: Did you expect anything different? Originally Posted by Danno I expected 11-5, and I still think thats what our talent level indicates. Even with a 90 year old WR, 2 rookie WR's, 2 back-up TE's we're still the number one offense in the NFL. With the worst defense in world history, to have the number one offense in the league is outstanding. If we simply had a middle of the road defense we'd probably be 7-3 as we speak. I agree completely! But with 2 rookies, 2 comming back from season ending injuries and 3 second year players starting I just could not picture a middle of the road defense. Now, no way I expected this defense! I believe we will set records we don't want to set this year on defense. Rell&Gold likes this.
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11-15-2015, 06:00 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: Did you expect anything different? Originally Posted by voodooido I agree completely! But with 2 rookies, 2 comming back from season ending injuries and 3 second year players starting I just could not picture a middle of the road defense. Now, no way I expected this defense! I believe we will set records we don't want to set this year on defense. True, I really expected the young players to get better and better as the year went along. We have some very good, but extremely young up and coming players. I didn't expect a top 10 defense, but we don't need one. A mid-pack defense would have been good enough. We absolutely had the talent for that. The big blows were losing that idiot Galette (although I agree with cutting him), and injuries to Keenan Lewis, Glen Foster, Broderick Bunkley, and Jarius Byrd. But thats no excuse for the worst defense in the history of Earth.

11-15-2015, 08:51 PM	#5
Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Did you expect anything different? Originally Posted by Danno I expected 11-5, and I still think thats what our talent level indicates. Even with a 90 year old WR, 2 rookie WR's, 2 back-up TE's we're still the number one offense in the NFL. With the worst defense in world history, to have the number one offense in the league is outstanding. If we simply had a middle of the road defense we'd probably be 7-3 as we speak. If i had a dollar for every time I heard that (If we had a better defense) oh boy would I be rich , but that's a BIG if right

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vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,544	Re: Did you expect anything different? And a head coach who's motto is "I never said you were right and I'll admit I was never wrong." As Dandy Don used to sing "Turn out the lights, the party's over!!" voodooido likes this.
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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,826	Re: Did you expect anything different? Originally Posted by winmill1 I thought we would be 12-4. With Unger and Peat I thought the line would be better. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk I also expected a better line. Peat has been a disappointment to say the least. Strief and Evans needs to find a new team next year.
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