Optimistic vs. Pessmistic?

GumboBC · 03-23-2005, 04:16 PM

I'm sure everyone wants to be "optimistic" about this upcoming season ... RIGHT?

But, for some that is impossible. It's been explained in detail to me why some can't be opitimistc.

Just look at the following:

a.) Four straight seasons without a playoff apperance.
b.) Same coaches.
c.) Free agencey didn't take care of need areas.
d.) Brooks still the QB.

Does that convince everyone to expect more of the same? Well, if you look at only that, then that's exactly what you should expect ... MORE OF THE SAME!

But, contrary to what some say, there are some positives.

a.) Four game winning streak at the end of 2004. Of course, because it was the Saints, it doesn't mean too much. But, don't be fooled fellow Saints' fans. Believe your eyes and not what some folks are trying to force-feed you. The defense came on very strong and it was no fluke. Just ask Jake Delhomme and the Panthers (who were the hottest team) about that Saints' defense.

b.) Full season with Mike McKenzie and Dwight Smith: Teams WILL respect our secondary this year. This is probably the best secondary in the HISTORY of the Saints!

c.) Charles Grant and Will Smith: Start counting the sacks. There will be many.

d.) Courtney Watson and Cobly Bockwaldt: Not spectacular but it looks a hell of a lot more promising than years past. They don't have to be dominant for us to have a good defense. They just need to be good.

Are there some concerns? You damn right. But ... there's no reason to not see a lot of positves.

When you finish 32nd in defense, there are going to be some concerns unitl they prove themselves. That's just the way it is. But, let's not lose site of the positives while loolking only at the negatives.

On offense ... There's much more reason to be optimistic rather than pessimistic here. The offensive line HAS improved. Deuce is healthy. We've got Joe Horn, Stallwoth, and Devery Henderson. Anyone here who can't get excited about the possibilities here? Our offense had an off year mainly due to an injury to Deuce and the offensive line. There's no reason to think they won't rebound.

Now, all the mistakes from last year might rear their ugly head agiain. But, I, for one, I'm optimistic that we will be improved.

[Edited on 23/3/2005 by GumboBC]

03-23-2005, 04:16 PM	#1
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	Optimistic vs. Pessmistic? I'm sure everyone wants to be "optimistic" about this upcoming season ... RIGHT? But, for some that is impossible. It's been explained in detail to me why some can't be opitimistc. Just look at the following: a.) Four straight seasons without a playoff apperance. b.) Same coaches. c.) Free agencey didn't take care of need areas. d.) Brooks still the QB. Does that convince everyone to expect more of the same? Well, if you look at only that, then that's exactly what you should expect ... MORE OF THE SAME! But, contrary to what some say, there are some positives. a.) Four game winning streak at the end of 2004. Of course, because it was the Saints, it doesn't mean too much. But, don't be fooled fellow Saints' fans. Believe your eyes and not what some folks are trying to force-feed you. The defense came on very strong and it was no fluke. Just ask Jake Delhomme and the Panthers (who were the hottest team) about that Saints' defense. b.) Full season with Mike McKenzie and Dwight Smith: Teams WILL respect our secondary this year. This is probably the best secondary in the HISTORY of the Saints! c.) Charles Grant and Will Smith: Start counting the sacks. There will be many. d.) Courtney Watson and Cobly Bockwaldt: Not spectacular but it looks a hell of a lot more promising than years past. They don't have to be dominant for us to have a good defense. They just need to be good. Are there some concerns? You damn right. But ... there's no reason to not see a lot of positves. When you finish 32nd in defense, there are going to be some concerns unitl they prove themselves. That's just the way it is. But, let's not lose site of the positives while loolking only at the negatives. On offense ... There's much more reason to be optimistic rather than pessimistic here. The offensive line HAS improved. Deuce is healthy. We've got Joe Horn, Stallwoth, and Devery Henderson. Anyone here who can't get excited about the possibilities here? Our offense had an off year mainly due to an injury to Deuce and the offensive line. There's no reason to think they won't rebound. Now, all the mistakes from last year might rear their ugly head agiain. But, I, for one, I'm optimistic that we will be improved. [Edited on 23/3/2005 by GumboBC]
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